2010 Honda Pilot Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 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.
“I bought a 2010 Honda Pilot touring edition 2wd and both of its side mirrors have vibrations most pronounce when you reach at >45 MPH. Been on Honda dealership twice for that issue and still have no fix. They tried to apply foam inside the mechanism and balance my 2 front wheels but still with same problem. The car also pulls to the right.”
NHTSA complaint #10308865, filed 2010-02, 500 miles“Driving on highway with not rock or debris striking the vehicle, sunroof glass completely shattered . This is the original Honda glass with 114,000 in 93 degree heat.”
NHTSA complaint #11002997, filed 2017-07, 114,000 miles“Car windshield cracked without impact or visible trauma. A large crack appeared in the car windshield after car was parked in the sun. Crack starts to run from about 5 inches below the top of the windshield on the passenger side and then travels approximately 16 inches mostly straight down to the bottom of the windshield and then travels the entire width of the windshield to the bottom of the driver's side. Car was not being driven at the time of the incident. There are no visible chips, impact pits or any such indications that windshield was stuck by an object, stone, rock, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592575, filed 2014-05, 69,000 miles“Interior rear view mirror glass adhesive deterioration obstructing vision. This is the auto-dimming mirror with reverse camera integrated. This has been a documented issue in online forums. It is as though the mirror is scratched by polishing with an abrasive, but originates behind the mirror glass.”
NHTSA complaint #11511421, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the passenger side rearview mirror shattered. The contact stated that he believes something may have hit the plastic structure which holds the mirror but could not confirm if that was the case. The contact also stated that the mirror dislodged from the plastic housing and launched approximately 10 yards away from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed something must have hit the mirror in order for the mirror to dislodge. The vehicle was not serviced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10343457, filed 2010-07, 6,000 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…
- 10036684Apr 1, 2011Honda: sunroof glass concern. Inspect certain vehicles with a complaint the sunroof glass is broken, cracked or shattered. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm…
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 2010 Honda Pilot
32 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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