2008 Honda Pilot Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,725miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 6% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,725 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.
“2008 Honda Pilot. I was getting into my vehicle drivers seat when I heard a pop and my seat tilted back. Removing the front drivers seat control panel, I found that a 'l' shaped bracket that attaches the seat to the frame on the forward left-side of the driver's seat broke at the large rivets.”
NHTSA complaint #11005812, filed 2017-07, 91,125 miles“Bracket that holds drivers seat to base made a popping sound today when approaching a stop sign, and after accelerateting from the stop sign the drivers seat began to recline. Upon further inspection I discovered that the I bracket that holds the seat to the base had sheared off. This bracket is riveted to the seat itself but sheared off adjecent to where it is riveted. This is a huge safety concern, the sear should not break from daily use! This is an issue that needs to be addressed as it could become potentially fatal.”
NHTSA complaint #11153386, filed 2018-11, 185,000 miles“Driver seat, front bottom left corner metal bracket holding seat in place broke. Seat acts like a rocking chair constantly. Very difficult to drive as you are always shifting in your seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11183307, filed 2019-02, 103,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that when entering the vehicle and attempting to sit on the front driver side seat, the driver seat turned completely around. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,950.”
NHTSA complaint #10735458, filed 2015-07, 135,950 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the driver and passenger heated seat became extremelly hot before both stop working. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10598775, filed 2014-06, 50,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 10 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 85 | 16% |
| 2003 | 40 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Pilot
32 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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