2005 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 679 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 6% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 2 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.
“The cross frame where part of the rear suspension is mounted rusted so the mounts are no longer attached to the frame. The suspension hangs from the other points of connection when the vehicle is up on a lift. We drilled trough the section of the frame that was not rusted and reattached the mounts with steel rod. We would not of noticed if the vehicle was not up on a lift.”
NHTSA complaint #10992793, filed 2017-06, 142,000 miles“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“I drove over a dip in the road then heard a noise from the rear of Pilot I thought it was the muffler and it the muffler seamed a bit louder then normal but after looking at it I did not see anything diff. But a couple of days later after driving some friends to the airport and exiting I heard a metal sounding noise so after pulling in the driveway and inspecting the area of the exhaust I noticed the drivers side of the rear frame/ suspension was lower then the right side. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281990, filed 2019-11, 198,000 miles“Honda Pilot 2004's compliance bushings cracked. If it is totally broken off. It can cause serious car steering problem or crash. I have seen this happen on every single 2004 Honda pilots that my friends had as well my own Honda Pilot and possible later years of Honda pilots.”
NHTSA complaint #10578446, filed 2014-04, 120,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014763Jan 16, 2005DAMPER NOISE.
- 10014756Jan 16, 2005Wheel vibration.
- 10018091Dec 16, 2004(front) wheel vibration. Dealer visit request.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 14 | 8% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 17 | 15% |
| 2009 | 19 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 38 | 6% |
| 2004 | 27 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
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 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBody 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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