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Honda Pilot

2008–2012 only

1,027 classified complaints 18 recalls

526,873 sold in the US for 2008–2012.

16 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2008–2012 Honda Pilot models have 1,027 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 18 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 78,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda Pilot report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 208 complaints · 3.9/10k sold

Median onset: 78,000 miles. 15.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 78 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 51,000 miles. 6.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 72 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 69 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 55,056 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 64 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 55 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 109,369 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 53 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 45,000 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 38 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 51,000 miles. 18.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2008–2012 compare with other Pilot years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2012 model years. See the full Honda Pilot report for every year and full specs/safety data.