2009 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,478miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,478 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.
“I was driving and a car went around me on the road. It had just started freezing rain, and when she went around me she lost control of her car and hit the concrete wall on the right side of roadway, and I was on left lane, going about 40 MPH and once she hit the wall it slung her right in front of me and I t-boned her. She was sent to hospital in ambulance, and my daughter and I went to hospital with my husband. Her car was totaled and mine had about $6k in damage mostly to front. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565583, filed 2014-02, 68,957 miles“I just had to replace the front compliance bushings in this newer vehicle. I have found out that the Honda dealership is aware that this is a very common problem with newer model pilots like mine. The cost of replacing them is close to $1,000. Would you please look into this issue and make the manufacturer responsible for this defect? My request is to have Honda make a recall on the pilots and replace the front compliance bushings and refund those of us costumers that have already paid for the replacement causing other issues on the car. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10526249, filed 2013-07, 46,700 miles“Tailgate would not stay open and when coming down would not stop even if you were leaning in to retrieve something. The rear hatch struts failed and there is no safety mechanism to prevent the tailgate from closing when the struts fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10474053, filed 2012-09, 62,000 miles“Constant vibration at 60 MPH or above. More prominent on the front side, at the steering wheel as well as the front seats. Does not go away with tire replacements, balancing and rotation and even 4 wheel alignment. Vibration frequency is such that it transmits to drivers' / passengers legs, spine and head, causing distracted and stressful driving conditions that can be a hazard to vehicle occupants and other vehicles on the road. Issue is specific to Honda Pilot and easily felt on any road or highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538381, filed 2013-09, 30,000 miles“I purchased my Pilot 4 years ago, it was owned by one person prior to me. About 6 months after purchase it started seeing rusting by my tailgate handle and now its the size of a baseball on both sides. I see that there was an issue with this but was told I do not fall under this due to the time line. Very upset that I will have to pay for it to be repaired when its a known issue through Honda! Very frustrating buying a car and seeing the issues and no one can help. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180296, filed 2019-02Related service bulletins
- 10055994Jun 1, 2014Honda: see document search button for owner letter. An extended warranty has been issued regarding the tailgate and chrome trim corrosion, rust spots or stains. Model 2009-2011…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 | 54 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 9% |
| 2014 | 20 | 17% |
| 2013 | 47 | 17% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 12% |
| 2007 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 | 23 | 3% |
| 2004 | 42 | 8% |
| 2003 | 47 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeats
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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