2008 Model Year

Honda Pilot

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

Compare
Complaints
131
Recalls
1
Crashes
11
Severe
22

Top Problem Areas

Most commonly reported issues

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

08E013000 Feb 2008

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
Oct 2026

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...

Suspension
Sep 2025

Rear Subframe Body Mount Rust

Suspension
Aug 2025

Had vehicle in for state inspection and was told the rear crossmember where the rear wheel assembly bolts into was rusting and should be fixed immedia...

Brakes
Apr 2025

the VSA and danger triangle lights are on

Tires
Jun 2024

Hello, I have a set of 4 Bridgestone Dueler LX tires that have been cracking for the past 8 months and now appear to be separating in between the trea...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2024

Failure of Honda Pilot OEM jack. On 11/04/24 I was jacking up the right rear wheel of my 2008 Honda Pilot when the OEM scissor jack I was using s...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 2023

Left headlight went out in July 2023 while traveling in Oklahoma. I had it replaced at a NAPA shop in Kansas shortly after. The headlight went out aga...

Structure
Nov 2023

When in the service garage for a noise, our independent service mechanic confirmed that the body of the Pilot has rusted from the frame.

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Sep 2023

UNKNOWN

Tires
May 2023

Driving 2008 Honda Pilot with Firestone WeatherGrip P235/70R16 at 70mph on the interstate, the rear driver tire failed causing almost instant and comp...

VS

Vehicle Safety Research Team

Automotive Data Analysts

Independent researchers analyzing NHTSA data to help consumers make informed vehicle decisions.

Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2008 Honda Pilot has 131 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 11 crash-related incidents have been reported.

Complaint Trend