An airbag warning light recently appeared in our 2016 Honda Pilot. Believing it might be a faulty sensor, we scheduled a service appointment with our local Honda dealership. During the inspection, we were advised that the airbag was not properly seated and requires replacement. This vehicle has not been involved in any recent accident or other event that would explain why the airbag became dislodged. I am very concerned that a critical safety component such as an airbag could become improperly positioned without any apparent cause. Given Honda's history with airbag-related issues, I believe this matter warrants further investigation. The fact that an airbag can become unsecured without any known impact raises significant safety concerns, not only for my vehicle but potentially for other owners as well. I respectfully request that this issue be reviewed and addressed to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
2016 Honda Pilot airbags problems
15 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 59,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 59,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Pilot airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Honda Pilot airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2016 Honda Pilot owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car hit pole head on, airbags did not deploy. Dash indicated SRS airbag failure
I was hit in the front of the vehicle in the driver side by a large deer while traveling at 55 mph and you could smell airbag smoke but there was no airbag deployment whatsoever.
Hi. Soon after I bought the car the steering wheel is making a loud cleacking noise. I took it to the Schaumburg Honda dealer and they replaced the cable reel under the airbag 4 times. They replaced the wrong part while the car was under the manufacturer warranty. Now the car has no warranty and they said honda knows about the faulty airbag and they do not want to replace it. When you turn the steering wheel to the right or to the left is making a loud cleacking noise. I have all the paperwork. Please help me so no one will get injured or killed on the road. Thank you.
Got into a frontal collision and the airbags didn't deploy. Srs airbag system problem appeared on the dash.
Air bag did not deploy on impact. Driving approximately 15 MPH on a residential road when brake's locked and car did not respond, running directly into a telephone pole while on a hill/slope. Car picked up speed before impact. Air bag sensor or error appeared on impact, car smelled of smoke/burning. Front body and frame had extensive damage, ie. Radiator cage(?). Air bags did not deploy and police stated that given the impact, they should have. Car is being repaired and air bag sensor continues to display without known cause.
Apear air bag light.and power stering light
We were hit on the drivers and passengers sides of the vehicle by another vehicle that was travelling at an estimated 90-100 MPH, and the airbags did not deploy. My vehicle was travelling at about 50 MPH on an interstate when it was struck on the driver's side first. The force of that impact pushed my vehicle into a large box truck on the passenger's side. The police stated that the airbags should have deployed with the extreme force of the impact.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a deer crashed into the vehicle and caused severe front end damage. The air bags did not deploy and the passenger side seat belt became stuck. The contact could smell a burning odor as if the air bags had deployed within the dashboard. There were no injuries. The contact received a phone call from honda link indicating a reported air bag deployment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Mckenney-salinas honda (4295 wilkinson blvd, gastonia, nc) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. A police report was not filed. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 43,000.
Keyless start system problem goes on and off.
Questions about the 2016 Honda Pilot airbags
Does the 2016 Honda Pilot have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2016 Honda Pilot, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Pilot airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 59,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda Pilot airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Pilot have bad airbags?
The Honda Pilot model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (120 complaints), 2003 (115 complaints) and 2004 (81 complaints).
Other 2016 Honda Pilot problems
Engine 828Electrical 583Transmission 202Fuel system 195Driver assistance 71Body 54Acceleration 39Brakes 31Steering 18Lights 14Suspension 14Visibility 13Wheels 11Seats 8Seat belts 6Locks 4Tires 2
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