2013 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,370miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,370 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.
“Vehicle pulls to the left. The dealer performed an alignment after my test drive and it improved slightly though technician indicated he found nothing. Had vehicle aligned by dealer again at 5000 miles as it was pulling left again. Technician found alignment needed correction. Vehicle stills pulls to left and gets worse the more we drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10644323, filed 2014-10, 15 miles“When the brakes are applied the front end starts to vibrate as the car is moving on streets, roads, highways and interstate highways. Not during a turn, yet. Just moving forward. There has been no accident as of yet but, I am fearful that the vibration will not allow the car to stop in time to save my life as well as who ever I hit. This is a dangerous situation. The Pilot was taken to the local Honda dealership this morning. They called with a bill for 1,052.00 for compliance bushings. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233488, filed 2019-07, 60,000 miles“2013 Honda Pilot brand new as I was driving home noticed a vibration coming from front end. More pronounced at higher speeds. Notified dealer and brought in too check out. Dealer started the diagnostics process by sitting in the passenger seat and we went for a ride. Honda tech acknowledge the vibrations coming from the front of the vehicle. Steering wheel shake, bangs, shuttering and low pitched humming noises. Tech and dealer document my concerns and say we are aware of the problem you have to take this up with Honda. There is nothing they can do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503069, filed 2013-03, 6 miles“When vehicle hits wash board areas such as small indentations in pavement or small potholes it goes airborne(65-70 MPH) and when it comes down the back wheels aren't tracking the front wheels causing vehicle to lurch to one side or other. Dealer says that is just the way pilots are, top heavy, etc. Said bushings, shocks, etc are ok. Vehicle just doesn't feel safe. To me it could lose control in wet weather!”
NHTSA complaint #11005077, filed 2017-07, 48,500 miles“Front suspension rear lower arm compliance bushing failure, leak. Both left and right sides started at the same time. Noticed at roughly 45k miles. Commonly known issue with Honda Pilot. Tsb bulletin is out but cannot locate.”
NHTSA complaint #11065466, filed 2018-01, 45,000 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…
- 10099253Sep 28, 2015"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016pilots with a customer complaint of a noise coming from the rear suspension when going over a bump. The noise…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10108821Feb 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…
- 10108858Feb 4, 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 2013 Honda Pilot
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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