2015 Honda Pilot Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 Honda Pilot, 6% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,800 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.
“Since december of 2016 the center console (heating/cooling settings, stereo, volume controls) have flashed, faded, or shut off completely while operating the vehicle. This is a driving distraction and hazard to the operator(s) of this vehicle. Since the purchase in november of 2014, I drive 10,000 miles over a 10 week period several times a year. When the issue occurred I immediately contacted the dealer, who responded the vehicle was out of warranty (3 years/36,000 miles) and would be a costly out of pocket repair to me. I had already replaced the wiper motors within two years out of pocket. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337299, filed 2020-07, 40,000 miles“While driving on smooth highway heard a cracking noise come from windshield. After parking vehicle I noticed a crack on windshield starting on passenger side at front post and traveling towards center of vehicle. Checked for stone chip and found none. Suspect damage came from stress on glass because there was nothing to indicate any foriegn object hitting the glass. After looking online, I noticed other complaints similar to mine. I suspect Honda has an issue with either the glass itself or with design and installation of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10762146, filed 2015-09, 15,250 miles“After placing the gear shifter in reverse, from a stationary position, the reverse camera has stopped working, which keeps the driver from being able to safely see obstacles (pedestrians) when backing up. This safety feature is especially important in taller vehicles, like this Honda Pilot, as they don't allow you to see smaller people who's heads fall below the window line, which could result in an injury or fatality. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297798, filed 2020-01, 39,800 miles“Several water leaks into interior of vehicle at different times of year. After third leak I took to dealership they discovered sunroof drain plugs were clogged. After cleaning so far no more interior leaks. Vehicle miles 22k - 31k.”
NHTSA complaint #11176384, filed 2019-02, 22,000 miles“Windsheid wiper reservior started leaking. Unable to clean windshield. Leak was caused by crack in seam of reservior. May have been a manufacturing or design defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11012747, filed 2017-08, 40,000 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…
- 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…
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 2015 Honda Pilot
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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