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Honda Pilot tire blowout problems

27 of the 9,458 owner complaints about the Honda Pilot describe tire blowout or tread separation, most of them for the 2007 model year.

owner complaints
27
worst model year
2007
typical mileage
27,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2024
    2
  • 2023
    1
  • 2021
    1
  • 2020
    4
  • 2017
    1
  • 2016
    4
  • 2013
    1
  • 2007
    6
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    3

What owners say

Filed Jun 19, 2026 · KY

Bad AC compressor blow out valve leak diagnosed by the dealer. Issue appeared at time of purchase but we weren’t sure because the ac was still blowing cool air, just not very cold. Just recently I mentioned it to the dealer and they diagnosed the issue at 41,000 miles.

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Seat belts · PA

The middle right side passenger seat belt alarm is going off and indicating it is not clicked when it is. I have had my [XXX] son and [XXX] daughter (different weights) sit there and the alarm will go off constantly indicating their seat belt is not fastened. I have also had adults who were heavier sit there as well and its doing it constantly. The alarm will not shut off and flashes on the dashboard that it isn't fastened. Is there an issue with others? I have used canned air to blow out the seatbelt thinking there may be something inside the latch. When this first started beeping it would only beep a few times and indicate it wasn't fastened. Now the alarm keeps beeping and you can't even sit in the seat due to the alarm constantly going off and indicates not buckled on the dash board. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 2, 2025 · Tires · OK

There are two occurances 1-8/2/2025 While traveling down highway 69 over I40, at 75 MPH, the right rear tire blew. It was not a slow release, but rather a boom and then all kinds of noise. The car was hard to control but there was no accident. Had it been a front tire....The sidewall blew out. If I had run over something, my wife or I should have seen it and they tear would be in the other direction. I replaced two tires at that point. 2-8/25/2025 While in Florida, 1000 miles from home, I noticed I had a low left rear (driver) tire. I got some air to last overnight and parked the car. The next morning I drove to a tire shop. They pull the wheel off and let the air out of the tire. When they used the machine to break the bead lose, the whole flat square metal piece pushed through the sidewall of the tire. I have pictures of both tires. The tire are actually a Hankook DynaPro HP2 but was not listed. They are a 255/60R18 108H.

Filed Apr 10, 2024 · Tires · 32,490 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact LX Sport, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a pop sound and the rear driver's side tire had a side wall had a blowout. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and observed that the tread was detached and pulled away from the tire. The contact installed the spare tire on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tire was replaced. The tire was the original equipment. The contact was notified of the Technical Service Bulletin: [XXX]; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 32,490. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 17, 2023 · Engine · AR

The vehicle was making a noise when being driven and we took it to Fletcher Honda for diagnosis. They told us there was a safety bulletin out for rod bearing noise but no other information available. Now there is a recall and they say our VIN is not included in the recall but we have rod bearing noise and cannot drive the vehicle for fear the engine will blow out.

Filed Dec 19, 2022 · Tires · 29,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Crosscontact LX Sport, Tire Size: 245/50R/20, DOT: A376D3K92321. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and the contact was able to pull over and notice that both front and rear passenger’s side tires experienced blowouts on the sidewall of both tires. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the tires were replaced. The vehicle manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to reach out to the tire manufacturer for assistance. The tire manufacturer was contacted but the contact received no response. The failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2021 · Tires · IA

March 2021 - car pulling to right, took to dealership & they did alignment, problem persisted, returned to dealer April 22, 2021, still pulling right, they said they swapped front tires left to right and pull diminished, service manager indicated a tire belt/band problem & could go flat or have a blowout, two front tires replaced at 34579 miles on 70000 mile tires, found out about Honda recall UA2 for same problem with Continental Tires but my VIN not on recall list.

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Wheels · 10,000 miles · FL

I have had two tires blow out on my 2020 pilot. One at 10,000 miles and one at 18,000 miles .I was on a main street both times and did not run over anything they just blew up .they are bridgestone dueler h/p sport as 245/60r18 m+s

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Wheels · 1,780 miles · VA

I purchased this vehicle 2 months ago and I have less than 2000 miles on vehicle. It has bridgestone tire and the driver side rear tire blew.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Wheels · 27,000 miles · CA

The tires made by goodyear and sold under the brand continental appear to be failing. My vehicle 2016 honda pilot touring wish I have had for approximately 18 months appears to be factory installed tire that are a potential road hazard that may lead to serious injuries and or death.I drive in california with posted speed limits of 70 miles per hour. A blow out at this rate of speed may and have caused deaths in the past. Which have included but not limited to ford motor co. Vehicle explorer vehicle recall. I do not want to see my daughter in a casket just because a company refuses to take responsibility for faulty equipment. My tires are missing chunks and it make it hard to drive safely.

Related recalls

TiresReported March 11, 2021 · 1,093 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.

Recall number 21V165000 · Recall details

TiresReported November 20, 2020 · 214 vehicles affected
What is wrong
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102 H tires with DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.
Risk
Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tires that have the affected DOT serial number and mold number, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is U8Y.

Recall number 20V725000 · Recall details

Questions about the Honda Pilot tire blowout

Which Honda Pilot years have tire blowout or tread separation problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2007 (6 complaints), 2016 (4 complaints) and 2020 (4 complaints).

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