2008 Honda Pilot body problems

Filed Jun 11, 2023 · Body · PA

When in the service garage for a noise, our independent service mechanic confirmed that the body of the Pilot has rusted from the frame.

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Body · NY

2008 Honda pilot Rear subframe on both sides rotted out! horrible design! Lots of Honda pilots with this issue!! you could've killed my family due to this!! This is a known issue now take care of your buyers!!!

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 169,295 miles · CA

While driving at highway speed, the rear of the car started swaying slightly. Several passing motorists motioned me to pull over. Upon inspection, we noticed the rear chassis on both sides had pulled away from the body of the vehicle, causing the rear wheels to tilt in from the top and out from the bottom.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Body · CA

This complaint is in regards to the welded nuts that hold the license plate on the rear cargo door on my 2008 honda pilot. Both of the nuts were welded on a very thin metal frame inside the rear cargo door and from the weight of my license plate frame and from the vibration while driving over the years, the nuts completely broke off where they were welded. There is no other way to attach the rear license plate to the rear cargo door and in most states that's a traffic violation. I contacted honda corporate with this issue and was told that my vehicle was out of factory warranty so honda was not responsible for this issue. My 2008 honda pilot has 80,000 miles and is 11 years old, this problem was caused by wear and tear over the years and honda should be responsible for all repairs! Is there anyone else that this has happened to with the same body style as my 2008 honda pilot, if so we all need to stand up and demand a recall campaign. So let's all together do something about this!

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · Body · 100,000 miles · MA

Rear driver side window dropped. It should not fail in this way the vehicle was stationary but it could easily have been in motion. I believe this is a defective design or part. I had the dealer replace and install part at my cost. Quick web search showed this happening to multiple people.

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Body · OH

The paint on the trim panel above the back window is faded and the clear coat is peeling.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Body, Engine · 105,000 miles · PR · fire

My was driving the unit for about two minutes from the starting point. Then, all the lights of the dashboard turn on. When she tried to move the vehicle to the emergency lane, a black smoke start to go inside of the vehicle and a engine fire started. Rapidly, she left the car to a safe place and the fire consumed the entire vehicle. The car was declared total loss by the insurance.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Body · 55,000 miles · MA

Water is collecting on drivers and passengers floor after rain. Doesnt matter if car is in motion or stationary.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Body · 77,000 miles · TX

This occurred three times. We have found the hood to be in open position (ajar). Its like someone pulled the level and the hood opens, but the secondarily latch keeps it from flying open while underway. I will just reach in and pull the secondary latch to open the hood and close it. I am just afraid that the hood will fly open one day while we are driving, but the secondary latch is doing it's job.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Body · 64,000 miles · OH

The door stop check which should keep the door from closing on the driver's legs as one enters or exits the vehicle failed and had to be replaced. It actually was not working when I purchased the car in january of 2014 with 59,900 miles. The door would not stay open when parked on the slightest of inclines, and a stiff breeze would blow it shut. The door closed on my left leg several times; I was not injured, other than a nice ouch. If the door closes on an elderly person, the injury could be more serious. I replaced the part, # 72380-s84-a01 on 29 may, 2014 at the honda store in boardman, ohio. Cost was 46.00 service and 21.10 for the part. I can send the failed part to your offices if so desired. This would seem to be a safety failure as the door should remain open when one is attempting to enter and exit the car. A failure at 60,000 miles also seems premature. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).