2008 Honda Pilot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (32), Structure (16), Power Train (11).
Key takeaways
- 133 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 24% |
| Structure | 16 | 12% |
| Power Train | 11 | 8% |
| Engine | 10 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 7% |
| Suspension | 8 | 6% |
| Steering | 8 | 6% |
| Seats | 8 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-08-14
Frame completely rusted through, multiple holes found in the frame. This is a death trap!
Suspension - filed 2026-03-30
Referring to my 2008 Honda Pilot, as I was pulling into my driveway I heard a very loud bang in the rear area of my vehicle. When I looked underneath the vehicle I could see the rear subframe had rusted through and detached. This is my main vehicle that I use on a daily basis to provide rides to family members. 3 we...
Suspension - filed 2026-01-10
I could hear a loud grinding noise while driving and the rear of the truck felt like it was driving without any type of suspension. Any bump or slight imperfection in the roadway felt like metal banging and a severe thump could be felt inside the vehicle. The front of the vehicle felt fine but the rear felt extremely s...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.