2008 Honda Pilot Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 24%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 24% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 7 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.
“Takata recall notice of recall received june 2016 in july 2016 I called northwest Honda of owings mills to schedule appointment to have recalled part replaced and was told the part was on back order and I would be notified of its arrival via email notification of part arrival in pink card received in the mail on 11/1/16, 4 months after the recall notice. Appointment scheduled with appointment desk at northwest Honda of owings mills upon receipt of card for 11/8/16 to replace air bag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925070, filed 2016-11, 156,000 miles“I received a recall notice from Honda important safety recall in the mail on my faulty air bag. Letter said call my local Honda dealer and they would repair it for free. Called oxnard dch dealer on 4/27/15 about my Honda Pilot 2008 requesting it to be repaired,they said we do not have the replacement part but will me back when it comes in, that was a month ago they have yet to call back. When will theycall back, when will replacement parts come in,and how soon will they repair this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10717445, filed 2015-05, 98,000 miles“I received a recall notice for the driver's side airbag and had the repair performed in may. In july, I received a second recall notice for the driver's side airbag which clearly states even if your vehicle was previously repaired, your vehicle is still covered by this recall and will need to be repaired again. However, on checking the VIN number on both the recall website and with my dealership, there are no open recalls shown. Which is correct - that there must be a second repair or that there are no further repairs necessary?”
NHTSA complaint #10745433, filed 2015-07, 19,500 miles“I was turning right off of an access road and was behind a gmc yukon. The yukon began to move so I began to accelerate while making sure the way was still clear. The yukon stopped very suddenly and I hit the rear of the yukon. It appears my bumper went under the yukon bumper and I sustained major damage to my 2008 Honda Pilot. My air bag did not deploy and I was told by the wrecker driver that this was because the sensor in the bumper was not activated. My hand was broken and I received some injury to my neck and chest. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317209, filed 2010-03, 40,000 miles“Honda Pilot was struck (tbone) at 65 MPH side curtain airbags deployed and driver was knocked unconscious and leaned on the gas. Car went into full rev and crashed into a wall where the front airbag deployed. Homeless man was sleeping behind the wall and was struck by the runaway Honda Pilot. Shouldn't the vehicle of shut down after airbag deployment? Fuel inertia or cut off did not engage.”
NHTSA complaint #10706361, filed 2015-04, 88,000 milesRelated 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
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…
- 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…
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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 2008 Honda Pilot
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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