2004 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 8%of 544 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Honda Pilot, 8% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went to get a oil change for my car at an auto repair shop and the tech showed me the rust on the sub frame, especially around the rear mount. The rust went through the frame and there is a big hole around the driver side rear mount. I was told this happened to some other Honda Pilot.”
NHTSA complaint #11289373, filed 2019-12, 115,000 miles“While on the 605n freeway close to the 10 freewaysplit our entire sunroof which the glass and cover ditached from our vehicle and flew off. Luckily the car behind was not hit from what I see in the recording but we can't see if it flew on the other side of the freeway. My children were seating in the middle row and small debri hit their face. We pulled over to the emergency side of the freeway to check damage. All that's left from the sunroof is the glue.”
NHTSA complaint #11287897, filed 2019-12, 183,559 miles“The rear hatch has to be lifted manually and held up at all times or it will crash down on you with the full weight of the hatch. I had to use both of my hands to get it opened. I had to physically hold it up to access anything in the back. It's extremely heavy. I was worried it would come crashing down on my back, head or arm, causing serious injury. The vehicle was parked, no engine running. This is not a remote open hatch.”
NHTSA complaint #10780982, filed 2015-10, 120,000 miles“Rumble strip noise at 35 to 40 mile per hour. Taken it to dealer several times. Tech has heard it. Tried to tell me it was windshield molding. Will not do anything about this problem. I have 2 hondas, they will be my last purchase from Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10454182, filed 2012-04, 70,000 miles“Water leaks in every time it rains and gets both front carpets wet. Honda denies the problem; I know I'm not along because others can be found on the web. I also know that this is a body seem failure but Honda wants to charge you hundreds because it's out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10317311, filed 2010-03, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10209071Mar 8, 2022Service Bulletin - Corrosion of the frame rail that supports the rear subframe may occur on some vehicles that are commonly driven in harsh environments. The subframe mounts may…
- 10015309Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request for tailgate spoiler issues.
- 10018099Dec 16, 2004(rear) damper noise. Dealer visit request.
- 10014493Oct 16, 2004Rear tailgate glass broken.
- 10013867Sep 16, 2004Rear tailgate glass broken.
- 10013343Sep 1, 2004Wind noise at the hood air deflector seal.
- 10014059Aug 16, 2004Wind noise at hood air deflector seal.
- 10014117Jul 16, 2004Rear tailgate glass broken.
- 10014108Jul 16, 2004A thumping sound from the rear of the passenger's compartment when accelerating or braking can be caused by the back and forth movement of fuel in the fuel tank.
- 10014107Jul 16, 2004Paint code location.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 | 54 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 9% |
| 2014 | 20 | 17% |
| 2013 | 47 | 17% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 12% |
| 2007 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 | 23 | 3% |
| 2004 | 42 | 8% |
| 2003 | 47 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Pilot
142 complaintsSeats
85 complaintsAir bags
81 complaintsElectrical system
60 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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