2013 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 17%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Honda Pilot, 17% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The paint on top of Pilot just above the windshield and before the sunroof is peeling. I've seen lots of owners having the same problem. I noticed this when I washed the Pilot and saw the paint has bubbles and had chipped already. I have been driving it and noticed there is now a big part of the paint the peeled away.”
NHTSA complaint #11325597, filed 2020-05, 60,000 miles“Rear door is not opening , switch does not respond to pressing , you hear the unlocking sound and light turns on but door wont open , this is not an electrical door that opens by itself , this is a main issue since I cannot open the door to put my kids strollers , etc . By doing so much pressure in the door , I took off the handle and broke one of the pins . Is anybody experiencing the same issue ?”
NHTSA complaint #11142559, filed 2018-10, 70,000 miles“I have majot paint removal on the roof of my Honda Pilot. It just comes off in sheets when we are driving. We took it to our local Honda dealer and they said we didn't wax the car enough and that was why it was happening. A car that is 5 years old should not have paint coming off in sheets. It is so bad that I now have to worry about the roof getting rust because the paint comes off down to the metal.”
NHTSA complaint #11138987, filed 2018-10, 80,000 miles“Large section of white diamond pearl paint peeled away from the roof of vehicle between the windshield and the sunroof. Further searching on the internet indicates this is a widespread defect from the factory and Honda refuses to acknowledge their is an issue. This has been reported across the Honda line with white vehicles from their alabama plant. I have personally seen 2 other white pilots with same peeling in my area alone along with many photos from other owners across the country.”
NHTSA complaint #11205895, filed 2019-05, 65,000 miles“A large patch of paint peeled off the roof of my car overnight while it was parked in my driveway, between the windshield and moonroof, and has increased in size over the last week, continuing to peel as I drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11064975, filed 2018-01, 86,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166794Oct 21, 2019Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements…
- 10164451Aug 29, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2013-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof…
- 10164449Aug 29, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2013 Odyssey and 2013-15 Pilot vehicles painted NH-578 Taffeta White. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate…
- 10163815Aug 8, 2019Owner Notification Letter - On some 2013 Odyssey and 2013-15 Pilot models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle…
- 10163814Aug 8, 2019Owner Notification Letter - On some 2013-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle…
- 10163798Aug 7, 2019Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint…
- 10161243Jun 1, 2019Dealer Message - Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White…
- 10161240Jun 1, 2019Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the…
- 10161238Jun 1, 2019Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the…
- 10118538Sep 28, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys & Pilots in Taffeta White with a customer complaint of the paint on roof…
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 2013 Honda Pilot
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology