2009 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Honda Pilot, 10% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 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.
“2009 Pilot front compliance bushings worn/loose according to Honda dealership. Cost to repair $726.00. I have read numerous reports of similar problems with varying prices and mileage. This problem seems to be a defect that we are paying to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10578861, filed 2014-04, 75,000 miles“The steering wheel on my 2009 Honda Pilot vibrates excessively at any speed over 50mph. I have completely replaced the brake rotor and pads with brand new parts. It improved somewhat, but didn't eliminate the vibration problem. My online research shows they are many others who experienced the same problems across all model years. It appears to be a fundamental design/manufacturing defect. Some people claimed to have the vibration problem fixed by replacing the engine mount.”
NHTSA complaint #10817255, filed 2015-12, 20,000 miles“2009 Honda Pilot / great difficulty in turning steering wheel / after 12 months returned to dealer. I was told that I had a cracked steering column and it was replaced under warranty. 6 months later again steering more difficult steering - returned to dealer / this time they replaced power steering pump - car no longer covered on warranty - lodged a complaint with american Honda and they are reviewing my complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10353016, filed 2010-08, 20,000 miles“Complete loss of power steering while stopped or at low speeds (trying to pull into a parking space) and front end/steering column shaking while breaking at 60 MPH. I was told by the service rep at the Honda dealership that I lost my power steering because there was a leak from eroded seal, causing power steering fluid to leak into the boots on the underside of the vehicle. For this reason, there was never any leakage onto the ground to ever indicate that there was a leak. Additionally, a warning light never came on in my dashboard to alert me of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701678, filed 2015-03, 57,500 miles“When brakes are applied at almost any sped vehicle shakes violently. Took it in for service was advised by dealer that the bushing on a suspension component needs to be replaced as it has cracked. I did a bit of research and was told that Honda was aware of the initial flaw on the design and redesigned it for the replacement part. Consumers should not bear the cost of the replacement part as it is a manufactures defect. This is causing the brakes and rotor to wear out faster.”
NHTSA complaint #10662517, filed 2014-12, 44,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10036976Apr 20, 2012Honda: with some 2009 and 2010 honda pilots, the vehicle pulls to the right while driving on a straight road. *rm updated 7/27/12.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 56% |
| 2025 | 44 | 20% |
| 2024 | 20 | 17% |
| 2023 | 19 | 13% |
| 2022 | 9 | 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 2009 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeats
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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