2009 Honda Pilot Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 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 driver's power seat horizontal position track jammed so that the seat could only be moved about 2 inches forward/backward. This locked the driver into a position very close to the steering wheel and unable to reach auto controls, seat belt without significant difficulty. Honda dealer said they're had a rash of these power seat jam-ups on pilots. Had to replace the lower seat track assembly which cost $1,340 with parts, labor and tax.”
NHTSA complaint #11281354, filed 2019-11, 75,000 miles“2009 Honda Pilot - issue with power motor on driver and now passenger seat. Motor grinds, seat does not move with ease, occasionally seat feels like it's moving on the rails (when it shouldn't be). Honda states 'technicians are working on it'. Problem was first reported over 18 months ago, Honda is aware of issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10356795, filed 2010-09, 10,000 miles“I reclined the drivers seat to nap. After my nap the seat would not recline back into seating position. To get the seat to come forward I had to get out of my car and with one hand operate the knob and the other hand pulled the seat forward. The seat did not come fully upright and I had no support from the seat as I started to drive again. After driving for 10 min I found another place I could safely pull over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11425067, filed 2021-07“Headrests (head restraints) in all the new cars I have sat in are extremely uncomfortable. I am a 5'10 woman. The head restraints push my head and neck forward. I was advised to recline my seat, but this is not ergonomically correct for me and causes me hip and lower back pain. After spending years and much money getting my spine in good alignment I am not about to have it ruined by riding in my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10628472, filed 2014-08“2009 Honda Pilot,two months after I purchased the vehicle new,I went to buckle my grandchildren in the second seat,and the seat lifted off the frame. I am about to take it into basney Honda in mishawaka for the fourth time . I've asked the dealership what can we do to fix this problem permanently, we will have to look at it . I called hondas customer service, and was told that they cannot do anything,that the dealership will have to take care of it. Honda does have people that the dealership can call, to help them . …”
NHTSA complaint #10299013, filed 2010-01Seats: 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 2009 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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