2010 Honda Pilot suspension problems

Filed Jun 10, 2025 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

the brakes and system isn't stablest shakes ,wobble left to right going over bumps.i fixed things over and over

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Suspension · 168,838 miles · VA

Front control arm bushing is torn and leaking fluid. This was discovered during an oil change at 168k mileage.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · OK

Honda is fully aware of their faulty suspension compliance bushings. From new cars to older cars they are cracking and leaking fluid. This cars was just sold to me in feb of this year and from honda dealership. This car contains my kids most of the time it concerns me that honda is not replacing them with a different product then the same faulty ones. Its not uncommon for the control arm bushings on many hondas/ acuras to expire quickly. It is however a bit dangerous to drive with them if they are starting to wear down or dry rot. They harden when this happens and cause other components on your suspension and sub-frame to fail. The lateral and vertical shaking of your car will cause something to give eventually. It's not something that is putting many children who ride inthem at risk!

Filed May 11, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 76,000 miles · TX

Streeing wheel seriously vibrates when breaking over 60 MPH. Front bushings need replaced at 76,000 miles and dealer said that there was a leak in the hydrolics controling the timing belt which will lead to possible enging replacement. Dealer quoted $2500 to fix. The information on the bushings and timing belt was discovered while have the air bag replaced. Also, there was another customer that got the same news on his car. After looking at the complaints these are common problems which honda does not help with and you don't know if the same problem will reoccur if you do fix. It does appear to be a manufacturing/engineering problem that honda knows well but there is no help for the customer. The dealership seems to be looking for these known problems for more profit potiental. This vehicle has been well serviced and used for mostly long road trips. Honda needs to fess up and help their customers since these type of problems/failures can be very dangerious to the passangers while driving not to mention exorbitant costs.

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Engine, Suspension · 50,000 miles · CT

Excessive vibration in front end when eco light turns on indicating cylinder shut down and when driving over 30 MPH problem began after approx 50,000 miles.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 119,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. The contact stated that the compliance bushings caused the vehicle to shake while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the compliance bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed May 23, 2015 · Suspension · 55,000 miles · CA

Noticed thumping/rattling noises and vibrations when moving over any size bumps at all speeds (more noticeable at slow speeds. Also, when traveling at moderate to high speeds over a dip in the road, the front end bounced excessively. I took the car to the dealer and complained about the suspension: they said it was normal. The conditions continued and when I took it in for oil change (60,000 miles), I complained again about the suspension, and this time they said it was the compliance bushings ($1000.00 installed). I declined and took my car to a non-honda repair shop and they said the problem was the front end struts. Note: honda has not released either the struts or the compliance bushings to be made as after market products** so, you can only purchase these parts from honda.**

Filed May 21, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 57,727 miles · NJ

2012 complained of steering wheel vibration excessive when breaking at hwy speed while under warranty. Dealer cut front rotors and replaced brakes. Brought car to dealer this week with same problem. They called to say the compliance bushings/lower control arms were bad. They replaced them, cut all 4 brake rotors and replaced brakes. There is a new part with new part # for compliance bushings. Asked for a zone rep to see. Dealer said no. Contacted jeff at honda america who is a regional case mgr. People at the dealership told to me that this is a common with pilots. Please look into this why would honda pay to retool a part if it was no problem with the original!

Filed Mar 8, 2015 · Suspension · 66,000 miles · NY

Recently has been giving rattling noises from under the passenger side frontwheel while going over bumps. Diagnosed by honda dealer to be an issue with worn compliance bushings. Although vehicle under hondacare extended warranty, they would only cover replacement of the bushing. I have to bearcost of wheel alignment which is a consequence of the defective part from honda. That is 118 dollars for wheel alignment. Drove the car out of the dealership and again hear the rattle over bumps. So having to go again to the dealership if they can diagnose the problem.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · NC

During regular maintenance for a 2010 honda pilot with 80350 miles, dealership informed customer that the front compliance bushings needed to be replaced. Vehicle is out of warranty and repairs will cost close to $1100 (compliance bushing, power steering flush, front sway bar replacement, brake fluid replacement, and 4 wheel tire alignment). Customer had not noticed any problems before taking car to the dealership. Customer had noticed while researching honda compliance bushings on the internet an excessive amount of complaints for low mileage vehicles. Hard to believe that a company like honda that preaches quality can have an excessive amount of suspension complaints on low mileage vehicles and have not addressed the problem with a voluntary recall. Saw at least 3 complaints on this site alone, just for the 2010 pilot. Also appears to be a common problem on other models. Ridiculous, will not buy another honda. Period.