2008 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 6% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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.
“Wheel vibrations at 68-70 MPH. It's better at 73-76mph and comes back at 80mph and up. This happens from the date I purchased the car (october 6th 2008). Tried to fix it with dealers (balancing, aligning) but did not help.”
NHTSA complaint #10314663, filed 2010-02, 12,000 miles“Purchased a brand new 2008 Pilot exl in feb. 2008 with about 3 odometer miles. About two months later a faint popping noise could be hear from the front driver's side. After several trips (more than 3) to the dealer they could not pinpoint location of noise and car would not consistently make sound. In dec. 2008 it was determined that the popping sound was coming from the steering column. The dealer ordered and replaced the part feb. 2009. After replacing the part the dealer test drove it and could not hear the noise anymore. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260988, filed 2009-03, 300 miles“Driving at slow speed in parking lot, while making a turn to the right with steering wheel close to full right turn lock. Keys on key ring caught within recess in the back of the steering wheel (recess is exposed to keys because of right turn), and lodged against casing that contains the key assembly, with the result of the steering wheel completely locking in the right turned position while moving, causing complete loss of steering control. I was able to stop the car without accident since no car was in the parking spaces at that time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259731, filed 2009-02, 16,000 miles“I was starting my car and the steering column started smoking and smelling burnt. It was able to start up but started up rough. Car then turned off and when tried to turn on it would no longer start up again or even when key turned to start position was unable to move the car out of park. This happened on 12/03/2021 but has yet to be inspected due to mechanic has not had time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11443212, filed 2021-12“STATE INSPECTION FAILD, check engine light, bank 1 Catalytic Converter Internal Failure and bank 2 Catalytic converter Internal Failure, passenger side axle to be leaking, power steering pump to be leaking, power steering reservoir tank to be leaking, front and rear brake pad”
NHTSA complaint #11466153, filed 2022-05Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 56% |
| 2025 | 44 | 20% |
| 2024 | 20 | 17% |
| 2023 | 19 | 13% |
| 2022 | 8 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% |
| 2012 | 11 | 6% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 10% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 37 | 5% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Pilot
32 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeats
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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