2009 Honda Pilot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Engine (35), Air Bags (29), Suspension (19).
Key takeaways
- 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 26% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 22% |
| Suspension | 19 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 11% |
| Steering | 13 | 10% |
| Power Train | 12 | 9% |
| Seats | 7 | 5% |
| Structure | 7 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-01-07
Serpentine belt tensioner bolt keeps snapping and or breaking has been replaced 3 times now. Research shows at least 10 years of part being defective.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-09
2009 Honda Pilot VIN [XXX] Mileage 128,000 Issue: Transmission shuddering, a KNOWN and ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM Why is there not been a recall for this problem? I have spoken with other Pilot owners and all have experience this problem. The dealership gave me about 3 reasons, all out of pocket costs. I am on fixed in...
Air Bags - filed 2024-10-01
DTC code 12-51 passenger air bag is on OBD. have not gone to dealership. been on for several years.
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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.