2008 Honda Pilot Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 7% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“3rd brake light failed. Upon inspection found bulb to be burnt out and socket partially melted. Replaced bulb with manufacturers recommended bulb. It appears to be the same bulb that originally burned out. I have a concern for a vehicle fire due to this overheating.”
NHTSA complaint #10428092, filed 2011-09, 50,300 miles“Left headlight went out in July 2023 while traveling in Oklahoma. I had it replaced at a NAPA shop in Kansas shortly after. The headlight went out again while home in Charleston, SC in November 2023. I had it replaced again. 2 weeks later around roughly November 15th 2023 the light went out again.”
NHTSA complaint #11556052, filed 2023-11“Climate control display lights are out. When driving at night I have to take my eyes off the road to turn my interior lights on, then take my eyes off the road again to find the appropriate button to adjust he heat or air. It's very dangerous constantly taking my eyes of the road, plus have to take my hands off the steering wheel multiple times to turn the interior light on & off to adjust the climate controls.”
NHTSA complaint #10444893, filed 2012-01“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65mph the low beam lights shut off and no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the high beam lights and the fog lights have to be used while driving at night. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10486066, filed 2012-11, 76,000 miles“A safety concern: headlights do not illuminate road properly. On rural roads the headlight dip too low to be effective. Roads with elevations and depressions negate the effectiveness of the headlights. They plunge the road into total darkness. A person driving faster on a rural than 35 MPH would be over driving the headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #10217628, filed 2008-02Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Pilot
32 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsElectrical system
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.
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