Honda Pilot / 2009
2009 Honda Pilot problems
Owners have filed 174 complaints about the 2009 Honda Pilot with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 20.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 16.7%.
Complaints174
Crashes13
Fires4
Injuries18
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 20.1% · 35
Air bags 16.7% · 29
Suspension 10.9% · 19
Steering 7.5% · 13
Service brakes 7.5% · 13
Power train 6.9% · 12
Structure 4.0% · 7
Seats 4.0% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 18 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 23 model years of the Honda Pilot in this data, 2009 sits 18th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 72,218 miles.
In owners' own words
About a year and a half ago the engine started burning a tremendous amount of oil. I have to constantly check the oil to make sure that the engine won't seize on me. There has already been a class action lawsuit against Honda about this. Being that I am the second owner of this car and it was never disclosed to me and am now tasked with finding out if Honda will fix it. Just wanted to put this problem out there. Engine · reported at 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine and noticed that the service engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the key failed to turn in the ignition on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Engine · reported at 80,000 miles
Excessive oil consumption. 170K miles on this vehicle. Noticed approximately 30k miles ago that I needed to add oil between oil changes, which I always get every 3500-4000 miles. Usually takes less than 1 quart. Most recently, took 2+ quarts. Honda advises this is not unusual and no repair is necessary - just continue to add oil as needed. Seems absurd. Engine · reported at 170,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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