2005 Honda Pilot Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 679 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 1% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,850 miles.
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.
“While driving straight at 40 MPH my right front brake locked up. We changed the brake caliper thinking it was the problem. It did not fix the problem. Looking online it seems to be an issue with the 2005 Honda Pilot. I searched and called Honda and my local dealer. They said there weren't any recalls or safety bulletins.”
NHTSA complaint #11315818, filed 2020-03, 160,000 miles“While driving on the road at speeds betweeb 35-40 miles per hour the car begins to shudder intermitently. Also when driving between speeds of 75 to 80 miles per hour the same shudding occurs. I first thought may be it was the tires, but I purchased the vehicle with 85000miles on it with brand new tires. After several occurrences I took it back to the dealer for service. The service dept informed that it was the torque converter needed to be replaced and my 30 warranty had expired. After researching this I found out this problem exist with many Pilot owners but no recall was done.”
NHTSA complaint #10763389, filed 2015-09, 85,850 miles“Driving along a two lane highway on a 20 degree morning and coasting around a gently curving corner to the right at 45 MPH when an unexpected jarring and pulling to the left occurred coupled with a loss of speed and the vsa letters and a triangle indicator lights lit on the dash board.. Needless to say this got my attention and luckily nothing was coming from the other direction. I had not touched the brake pedal until after the initial problem occurred and when I saw the lights and went along maybe 200 to 300 yds it did it again which got me very worried. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486281, filed 2012-11, 105,000 miles“2005 Honda Pilot ex-l was purchased on 7-13-2005 it now has 1210 miles on it. A vibration has occured similiar to out of balance wheels and tires at around 70 MPH. Dealer has balanced wheels, sent vehicle out to another tire company for rotation and spin balance. Nothing has cured the vibration. The dealer is helpful, but apparently cannot solve my problem. We feel this is an accident waiting to happen. We also understand this is not an uncommon problem, that Honda refuses to address.”
NHTSA complaint #10134262, filed 2005-08, 500 miles“Vehicle pulls to the left and wheels shimmy on freeway. Purchased 4 new tires with front and back alignment, plus tire balancing on 08-01-12. Vehicle still pulls to the left and wheels shimmy when driving on freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10483179, filed 2012-11, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 16 | 14% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
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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