2008 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,548miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 6% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,548 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 at highway speed, the rear of the car started swaying slightly. Several passing motorists motioned me to pull over. Upon inspection, we noticed the rear chassis on both sides had pulled away from the body of the vehicle, causing the rear wheels to tilt in from the top and out from the bottom.”
NHTSA complaint #11245141, filed 2019-08, 169,295 miles“Referring to my 2008 Honda Pilot, as I was pulling into my driveway I heard a very loud bang in the rear area of my vehicle. When I looked underneath the vehicle I could see the rear subframe had rusted through and detached. This is my main vehicle that I use on a daily basis to provide rides to family members. 3 weeks before this happened I had 7 people in this car that I drove approximately 30 miles one way which had us on the highway doing 70 mph. Please note that is the speed limit on that highway. Had the subframe broke off at that time it would have been catastrophic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728082, filed 2026-03“I could hear a loud grinding noise while driving and the rear of the truck felt like it was driving without any type of suspension. Any bump or slight imperfection in the roadway felt like metal banging and a severe thump could be felt inside the vehicle. The front of the vehicle felt fine but the rear felt extremely strange and unstable.”
NHTSA complaint #11710110, filed 2026-01“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 2022-05“Had vehicle in for state inspection and was told the rear crossmember where the rear wheel assembly bolts into was rusting and should be fixed immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11683074, filed 2025-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 14 | 8% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 17 | 15% |
| 2009 | 19 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 38 | 6% |
| 2004 | 27 | 5% |
| 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 complaintsSteering
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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