2009 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 14%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,856miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Honda Pilot, 14% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,856 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When to dealer's shop last week and was told that the compliance bushing was leaking and torn. I research the internet and noted that it is common problem for this vehicle. I'm paying a steep money to fix this problem. Is there any investigation going on for this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10532279, filed 2013-07, 45,000 miles“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“Took my 2009 Honda Pilot in to the Honda dealer for maintenance schedule and front brake pad replacement and was told that 1. Front lower control arm bushing & brackets $750.00 + tax the bushings inside the bracket are cracking. Just purchased the car from ourisman Honda in laurel, md in november 2011. Did not replace due to not being able to afford the cost. Considering replacement in 2/2015 due to the violent shaking that I experience when braking or driving over 60mph. I should not have had to incur this expense especially since Honda was aware of this malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10684063, filed 2015-02, 71,312 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“On july 29, 2020 I purchased a vehicle from crown nissan of greenville. They stated that the vehicle had a safety inspection and that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and all that needed was a new AC compressor that they would replace at their expense. They were not transparent about other problems that surfaced within the first quarter tank of gas of owning the vehicle. The brakes were not installed correctly and was causing errors which is a safety concern. Both low control arms and struts were completely worn and not safe for vehicle operation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11343816, filed 2020-08, 159,510 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141640Apr 6, 2018G7
- 10141639Apr 6, 2018G7
- 10141638Apr 6, 2018These 2 SKUs are Front Left/Front Right lower control arms. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball stud nuts with undersized flanges…
- 10058939Aug 1, 2015Honda: warranty extension for certain vehicles regarding front suspension rear lower arm bushing that can crack and leak or because of heat exposure have suspension noise. Model…
- 10058375Aug 1, 2015This tsb contains an owners notification letter. Select document search button below. Honda: front suspension rear lower arm bushings warranty extended by honda *cn updated 9/10/15
- 10107448Jun 30, 2015"service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 100,000…
- 10107447Jun 30, 2015Service bulletin - this warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or…
- 10107367Jun 30, 2015"dealer message - today, june 30, 2015, american honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-14pilot vehicles due to noisy or leaking front suspension rear lower arm…
- 10108786Mar 6, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108822Feb 19, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 14 | 8% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 17 | 15% |
| 2009 | 19 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 38 | 6% |
| 2004 | 27 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
13 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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