2009 Model Year

Honda Pilot

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
134
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Severe
19

Top Problem Areas

Most commonly reported issues

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jul 2026

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
Sep 2025

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...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Nov 2024

See attached document for complaint

Air Bags
May 2024

I bought this car from Nalley Honda. After that I drove back to Birmingham. On my way airbag alarm pops up. Now they says I have to pay for this. But...

Air Bags
Jan 2024

DTC code 12-51 passenger air bag is on OBD. have not gone to dealership. been on for several years.

Engine
Sep 2023

My 2009 Honda Pilot has 188,793 miles, I barely drive the vehicle and it need Piston Rings. I'm aware that this is a common problem with the 2009 Hon...

Seat Belts
Mar 2023

My driver's side seat belt is constantly releasing as I'm driving.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Dec 2022

WE HAVE LEARNED FROM OTHER Honda Pilot OWNERS AS WELL FROM THE DEALER THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS A VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY COMMON ISSUE. IT WILL COST OV...

Engine
Aug 2022

In September of 2021 my mechanic noticed low oil. oil consumption and poor mileage. We have to travel from New Mexico to Houston to see our grandchild...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2022

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Summary

The 2009 Honda Pilot has 134 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 9 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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