2005 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 3%of 679 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 3% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,250 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Just bought a 2005 Honda Pilot. I was informed by a mechanic that this vehicle was recalled for a rear support system rusting out and falling down. This vehicle has not been repaired. I need it repaired. Already one strut is loose!!”
NHTSA complaint #11372425, filed 2020-10, 225,000 miles“Our 2005 Honda Pilot has a leak into the front interior on both driver and passenger side of the car. I have searched on line extensively and have seen a lot of complaints regarding leaks on the early models. Pages of complaints. From what I have read, Honda is not taking any responsibility for the issue. I have tried a number of things to fix the problem to no avail. Is there a recall or a fix for this problem? It seems widespread and needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10967279, filed 2017-03, 88,000 miles“When approaching 35-40 MPH, my 2005 Honda Pilot begins to shutter and I feel a lot of vibration. I have got new tires, rotated, and balanced them thinking this would help the problem to no avail. When I pass 40 MPH, the noise/vibration/shuttering stops.”
NHTSA complaint #10520769, filed 2013-06, 104,000 miles“It was a three car accident. My car was in the middle waiting behind another car for a pedestrian crossing the road. Honda odyssey coming from behind in the other lane, changed the lane and rear-ended my car at ~15 MPH. My car hit the front car. Airbags deployed in the car that rear-ended me with substantial engine damage. Driver in my car along with passenger in front passenger seat got a vertical lift with seatbelt constraints holding them in place. My car's airbags did not deploy, which is my primary concern at this point. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706341, filed 2015-04, 78,000 miles“I had my front and side motor mounts replaced two weeks ago on my 2005 with 75,000 miles. I suspect they had been torn for 5,000 miles or so. Lots of low load clunking during throttle application, and ever so slight steering wheel vibration. Which I had never noticed, until driving it after the repair and noticed that the steering wheel dead still. But it still is disappointing to spend $450 for (2) motor mounts on a 3 year old truck. Shouldn't Honda to do a recall on this?”
NHTSA complaint #10260531, filed 2009-03, 50,000 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…
- 10016357Apr 16, 2005Dealer visit request. Body paint peeling/cracking. Body & bumper paint defects.
- 10015309Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request for tailgate spoiler issues.
- 10015303Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request on body & bumper paint defects.
- 10014758Jan 16, 2005Body & bumper paint defects.
- 10018099Dec 16, 2004(rear) damper noise. Dealer visit request.
- 10018093Dec 16, 2004Body & bumper paint defects. Dealer visit request.
- 10014536Nov 16, 2004Body & bumper paint defects.
- 10014489Oct 16, 2004Body & bumper paint defects.
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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