2004 Honda Pilot Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 544 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Honda Pilot, 1% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All four door lock actuators have failed. None of the vehicle doors lock or unlock when using a remote or using the power lock buttons on each door. The problem is now permanent on all four doors. The problem first started on the front two doors and eventually to the rear two doors. All four door actuators have failed. I am concerned a door will be left unlocked and my personal belongings will be stolen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299535, filed 2010-01, 60,000 miles“The window regulators and power door locks on the Honda's I own keep failing and cost more than 300 dollars to repair. This seems to be a systemic problem on the Honda's. I have had this happen on all 4 doors of my 2000 Honda accord and 2 doors on my 2004 Honda Pilot. Honda needs to do a recall and fix this issue. People shouldn't have to pay for a systemic issue in the car, which can be a safety issue as well as you can't put the windows down or up once this happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10263518, filed 2009-03, 37,000 miles“Brand new Honda Pilot experienced electrical problem in that the interior cab light for no apparent reason will turn itself on and shut its self off after approximately 5 to 10 seconds. Automatic door locks not functioning as well as front passenger window gets stuck and will not go down. Dealer service says possible ghost in vehicle!! Will bring into service on jan 10, 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10052671, filed 2004-01, 100 miles“3 of 4 electronic door locks unresponsive one by one, almost simultaneously (within a month or two), each door lock became unresponsive to the master/driver's seat controls. Also do not work using key fob. Doors must be manually locked and unlocked and key does not work in front passenger door to lock or unlock. The only door left where the lock works properly is the driver door. The broken locks sound like they are working, but they do not move. Dealer wants $200 per door to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10279663, filed 2009-08, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side automatic exterior door locks failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent locksmith where the driver's side door was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10505564, filed 2013-04, 90,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Pilot
142 complaintsSeats
85 complaintsAir bags
81 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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