2005 Honda Pilot Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 679 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,760miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 2% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,760 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2005 Honda Pilot, when I first start the car the in the morning the red indicator light for the seatbelt and airbag (drivers side airbag) on the dashboard comes on and stays on the entire day this includes stopping and turning off the engine, going into a store and coming back out, starting the engine again, continue driving for each day until I return back home. But at least two (2) days a month when I first start the car in the morning this same red indicator light on the dashboard stays off the entire day while driving the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266015, filed 2019-10, 200,000 miles“We bought a second hand 2005 Honda Pilot one year ago. The issue is that the front passenger side seatbelt has been worn thin (to the point where it will almost certainly fail in a crash) by what appears to be a poorly made bucikle. Where the seat belt strap runs through the buckle there appears to be a rough edge that has slowly worn through the fabric of the belt itself. The two Honda garages we contacted refused to repair the vehicle under warranty, so we have paid a local garage to fit a new belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322303, filed 2010-03, 50,000 miles“My 8 year old grandson was sitting in the seat right behind the passenger front seat. He complained that the seatbelt kept getting tighter and tighter. He released the seatbelt and it retracted all the way back where it has been ever since. It no longer pulls forward more than 2 inches. This is a safety issue in that the seatbelt is no longer functional. Plus, I was very worried for my grandson because it was getting so tight on him. Any small child could become trapped. I was just relieved that he was still able to reach the latch and buckle and safely release it.”
NHTSA complaint #10523264, filed 2013-07, 178,040 miles“The airbag/seatbelt light came on while pulling out of a parking space. The vehicle has never been in any accidents. Many Honda Pilot owners are having the same problem. Honda says they are not responsible if the airbag does not deploy in an accident. This a known issue Honda should do a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10504146, filed 2013-03, 137,480 miles“Seat belt front passenger unsnaps unexpected while car is in motion. The car warranty covered replacement; dealer replaced seat belt. This is a potential loss of life safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10314765, filed 2010-02, 197,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015310Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request on seatbelts twisting at the d-ring.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 15% |
| 2025 | 12 | 6% |
| 2024 | 25 | 21% |
| 2023 | 36 | 24% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Honda Pilot
176 complaintsBrakes
134 complaintsAir bags
120 complaintsElectronic stability control
97 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsOther or unknown
29 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.
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