Air bagsPart report

2005 Honda Pilot Air bags Problems

Complaints: 120about this part
Share: 18%of 679 total for the year
Median mileage: 121,693miles
Trend: FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 18% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,693 miles. 22 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 9 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.

“The sensors on pull code and note 41-11 no signal from lf impact sensor. Dealer is telling me that I have to replace this because my air bags will not deploy. This is a manufacturer defect. I have never been in a accident where any of my airbags have deployed. Why wasn't my car included in a recall? This could potentially kill me . I drive my kids in this car”

NHTSA complaint #11183634, filed 2019-03, 167,966 miles

“Takata recall: I got a recall notice for the driver's side air bag.. I took car to hyannis Honda, hyannis, ma and got new one installed. The car was hit head-on while driving on a town road. A other car crossed the center line. Both cars were going about 30 MPH ( over 60mph). The other car's airbag worked; air-bag went off. The new air-bag in my car failed to work.”

NHTSA complaint #10983044, filed 2017-05, 208,000 miles

“My airbag light is on. I took my Pilot in for the recall and assumed that would fix the problem. After I picked up my vehicle I noticed that the airbag light is still on. The mechanics failed to notify me of the problem and said this is not related to the recall. This makes no sense to me since my vehicle has never been in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10779605, filed 2015-10, 177,000 miles

“I noticed that the airbag sensor light is on. Took it to the dealer and he said it needs to be replaced. $350.00. There are too many documented incidents where the 2005 Honda Pilot is having this problem. Especially when there was no impact. We as consumers need to make this clear to Honda that this is a safety issue that needs to addressed.”

NHTSA complaint #10579446, filed 2014-04, 240,000 miles

“Vsa engaged while driving xway, pulled vehicle to right, into other lane. This was repaired per previous recall, but continued to engage periodically within 3 days. Additionally, I am on list for airbag recall, but not yet recalled in ky. We are in ohio valley, with higher humidity than florida. I have driven to florida multiple times. We should be added to recall list.”

NHTSA complaint #10649897, filed 2014-10, 47,810 miles

Related 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
17V029000Jan 10, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL…Covers: Honda Pilot 2005–2008, Acura RL 2005–2012, Honda Ridgeline 2006–2012 +4 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

11034199Jun 30, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
10213538May 3, 2022Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
10172568Mar 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…
10172564Mar 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…
10141171Jun 7, 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…
10141168Jun 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…
10139568May 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…

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 2005 Honda Pilot

Transmission and drivetrain
176 complaints Brakes
134 complaints Electronic stability control
97 complaints Electrical system
57 complaints Engine
48 complaints Vehicle speed control
46 complaints Engine cooling
43 complaints Suspension
38 complaints Steering
37 complaints Exterior lighting
30 complaints Other or unknown
29 complaints Body and structure
23 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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