2008 Honda Pilot Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,932miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,932 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was pulling into a parking spot at work when the Honda Pilot accelerated on its own. I applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate.I went thru a fence and slammed into another car causing damage.”
NHTSA complaint #11298058, filed 2020-01, 161,000 miles“While backing out of driveway vehicle sped backwards with tremendous speed rapidly causing driver to loose control - vehicle raced across the city street slamming into tree totaling the vehicle - vehicle sped up as driver took foot off brake”
NHTSA complaint #10910020, filed 2016-09, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that after shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle accelerated forward without manual force. The contact then crashed into a parking sign. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10542024, filed 2013-09, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the brake pedal was engaged followed by a brief delayed response. The failure was recurring in rainy weather. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 03/05/14 the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. Updated 03/11/14”
NHTSA complaint #10555855, filed 2013-12, 20,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 15 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 6% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 30 | 3% |
| 2018 | 23 | 5% |
| 2017 | 31 | 3% |
| 2016 | 39 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 16 | 6% |
| 2012 | 17 | 10% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 20 | 7% |
| 2005 | 46 | 7% |
| 2004 | 21 | 4% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
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 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
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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