2009 Honda Pilot Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Honda Pilot, 2% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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 windshield washer pump or pumps failure to operate as designed by Honda on 2009 Honda Pilot; Honda has no directions for customers or fixes other than their investigating. Safety of vision is the issue and the lack of Honda to give attention to this issue is a major concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10359416, filed 2010-10, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108652Apr 10, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak…
- 10108569Apr 10, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak…
- 10108716Apr 2, 2015Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation…
- 10108722Mar 26, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak…
- 10037017Feb 6, 2013Honda service bulletin: see document search button for owner letter. Includes 2009-2011 models of the pilot. The moonroof is drawing electricity from the battery even when the…
Visibility (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 2009 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSuspension
19 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 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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