2004 Honda Pilot Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 15%of 544 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,867miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Honda Pilot, 15% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,867 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 8 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2004 Honda Pilot air bag is on and I brought the Pilot to Honda of tyson corner they diagnose and determined and recomend to replace both impact sensors $751 #2 replace srs control unit $918.00 and the dealer told internal failure of srs unit unit replace ment required and may need both side impact sensors. I declined repair I can not afford this big amount because might part of the safety warranty, please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10852007, filed 2016-03, 91,255 miles“I have a 2004 Honda Pilot and my srs dash light has come on at least 3 times. The last time was when I placed my computer on the front passenger seat. The light came on and will not go out. Each time it cost over $100 the repair/reset. This is upsetting that the air bag will not deploy in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10317640, filed 2010-03, 155,000 miles“In early april, 2015 I received notice of air bag recall. On april 8, 2015 I contacted lancaster Honda re having the part replaced. I was told within 2 weeks they would call me back. They didn't. About may, 2015 I called them back, they apologized and said the part hadn't come in, but should be in by the end of the month. On july 3,2015 I called american Honda. They also apologized, but stated they had been unable to obtain the part, but that it should be available by the end of july. It is now august 3rd, 2015 and I have not heard anything from anyone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745998, filed 2015-08, 222,204 miles“My 2004 Honda Pilot is having a srs problem for the second time. It is the part # 81334-s9v-a03 which is for the sensor under the passenger seat. The dealership stated that the airbags may not deploy with the sensor out. This is the second time this has happened for this same vehicle in 3 years. The first was in january 2008 so it has gone only 24k miles in that time. When checking the first time there was a recall on some sensors for the 2004 Honda Pilot for this sensor but none for my vehicles VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10420129, filed 2011-08, 88,100 miles“We were on another summer trip and the airbag warning light came on. This is the big red light to the far left of the panel. Calling Honda in franklin tn they had no idea what could happen while continuing to drive the vehicle. Calling another dealership they assured me that it was most likely a sensor and the airbags would simply not deploy. Honda as recalls now for bad airbags. 1- our 2004 does not fall into the recall period 2 - Honda should pay for any issue related to bad airbag technology regardless of how old the car is, just like they do with seat belts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607199, filed 2014-06, 170,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V499000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2008, Element 2003–2011, Accord 2001–2007 +9 more
- 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2008, Element 2003–2011, Ridgeline 2006–2014 +9 more
- 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2008, Acura TL 2002–2006, 2009–2014, RDX 2007–2016 +14 more
- 18V268000Apr 26, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2012, Civic 2001–2011, CR-V 2002–2011 +7 more
- 16V344000May 23, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2008, Element 2003–2011, Acura RL 2005–2011 +5 more
- 15V320000May 28, 2015Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2008, Element 2003–2011, Accord 2001–2007 +9 more
- 14V700000Nov 4, 2014American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2005, Civic 2001–2005, CR-V 2002–2005 +7 more
- 14V353000Jun 20, 2014American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2005, Civic 2003–2005, Accord 2003–2005 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 11034200Jun 30, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
- 10172566Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10172561Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10141169Jun 1, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10139567May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10107387Jun 21, 2017"service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 200305 civic, 200304 civic gx, and 200305…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10099403Mar 31, 2016Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 32 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 10% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 12% |
| 2011 | 68 | 23% |
| 2010 | 32 | 29% |
| 2009 | 29 | 22% |
| 2008 | 32 | 24% |
| 2007 | 54 | 26% |
| 2006 | 61 | 23% |
| 2005 | 120 | 18% |
| 2004 | 81 | 15% |
| 2003 | 115 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Pilot
142 complaintsSeats
85 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology