2014 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 17%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Honda Pilot, 17% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was stopped in a driveway with the vehicle running in park. I used the power liftgate and approached the vehicle's rear storage area. The lift support failed to fully lift the tailgate and I struck my head on the tailgate as I leaned in to retrieve something from the rear area. It beeped as if it was obstructed and the tailgate attempted to lift higher but then began to close while continuing to beep. …”
NHTSA complaint #11229822, filed 2019-07, 85,350 miles“I have a pearl white 2014 Honda Pilot touring that has had paint issues that Honda refuses to fix on the hood. I came outside one day to get in my car and noticed that pint was peeling. I took the vehicle in to the local dealership in colorado springs, co and was directed by them to take it to their collision center to have the paint tested. After the test, the report stated that the paint is indeed factory paint and that Honda didn't put enough paint on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291933, filed 2019-12, 114,000 miles“Came back home from driving a few miles to find paint missing between the windshield and moon roof of our 2014 Honda Pilot. I've taken it to our local Honda dealership and service center which has been anything, but helpful in trying to get this remedied. They had me take it to their service center for a quote which they then sent to Honda corporate and took 6 weeks to hear something back. They've told me they'd cover 70% of the cost to repair which left me with a little over $550 +tax to cover out of my own pocket which is ridiculous given that this is obviously a paint defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11204924, filed 2019-05, 48,000 miles“Paint started peeling off of hood and bubbling on roof. Honda certified collision expert say manufacture defect. Honda will not take responsibility for the hood. They will cover the cost to replace painting roof but refuse to repaint hood. Terrible customer service when you call corporate. Told me to wait until enough complaints come in and then they may consider it.”
NHTSA complaint #11298257, filed 2020-01, 80,000 miles“White paint peeling off in chunks between windshield and roof. Noticed when parked. Dealer said its not under the 2019 issued extended warranty for 2014 Honda pilots painted white.”
NHTSA complaint #11301314, filed 2020-01, 74,000 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 2014 Honda Pilot
31 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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