2008 Honda Pilot Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 4% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,750 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the sun roof exploded and fractured. The glass caused minor injuries on the arm, but medical attention was not necessary. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10870860, filed 2016-05, 123,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. She entered the vehicle after a rainy day and noticed the carpet on the drivers and passenger side was wet. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed there was a leak coming from the windshield and it was repaired. The failure has since recurred twice. After each occurrence the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 01/13/11 updated 02/07/11”
NHTSA complaint #10360227, filed 2010-10, 60,000 miles“2008 Honda Pilot with design quirks. Consumer states that the vehicle was missing two valve caps, rear mud flaps were installed after purchase at her expense, radio/cd/dvd not mp3 capable, roof rails are incomplete. The consumer also stated there was a wind noise coming from the vehicle. When the sunroof was tilted open, there was an annoying sound.”
NHTSA complaint #10229570, filed 2008-06“2008 Honda Pilot. The consumer was informed by Honda that there is a label inside the seats that says do not cut. The door panel was broken and the seats were coming apart. The seats were changed from cloth to leather and the drivers side window would not roll down.”
NHTSA complaint #10313148, filed 2010-04“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the projector style headlamps caused poor visibility in rural areas. The dealer stated that the headlights met fmvss and were designed in that fashion. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer and has copies of all written correspondence that was sent. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 3,000. Updated 03/10/08. The consumer stated there was an artificial line on the windshield that constantly moved with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10214430, filed 2008-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 31 | 7% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 3% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 16 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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