2018 Honda Pilot Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 441 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,920miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2018 Honda Pilot, 1% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,920 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“In March of 2018, a recall came out for the electric motor and and mounting bracket on the driver side seat adjustment. We purchased this Pilot new in September of 2018. The seat motor has quit working, but we cannot find the recall anywhere. It seams to me like we should be able to get it recalled and get the motor and bracket replaced!!”
NHTSA complaint #11635882, filed 2025-01“I bought the car three days prior to this event. On February 14, 2024, I reached into the third row to lower the seats and I pulled the black strap toward me like it says to do in the manual and the seat came down so hard it crushed my hand between the seat and the side of the car and broke my 5th metacarpal in 3 places. I had to have surgery 6 days later and had hardware put in my hand. Even the emergency room doctor said there is something wrong with my seat. This story is similar to the boy that got crushed in the third row seat and died. Why is this seat like this? …”
NHTSA complaint #11578113, filed 2024-03“Driver's seat sinks and changes the seat/mirror field of vision of the rear view mirrors. This sink happens slowly (and without notice) causing dangerous blind spot situations while driving and parking. The sink began on first day of ownership but I didn't realize it and almost caused an accident because of the change in seat vs rear view mirror position. I am the only driver of SUV. Male, 69 years old. 180 lbs. Driver's seat slowly sinks over time. Approximately 2-5 per day. While driving, in all instances. Also when the SUV is sitting parked and empty of passengers, but sink is slower. …”
NHTSA complaint #11160889, filed 2018-12“Per dealer service center the front passenger defect seat frame need to be replaced. This is a manufacturer defect although this vehicle was not on the recall list of Honda Service Bulletin 18-042, it should have been. This vehicle has not been any accident to cause a seat frame problem. Could cause harm if in accident. The dealer service and Honda American is offering to pay half on the $1,853.60. This a manufacturer defect and I should not have to pay.”
NHTSA complaint #11474874, filed 2022-07“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V221000 (Seats) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11449018, filed 2022-01Related recalls
- 18V221000Apr 5, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger…Covers: Honda Pilot 2018, Acura MDX 2018, Honda Ridgeline 2018
Related service bulletins
- 10234579Apr 7, 2023Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driverâs or front passengerâs seat forward and backward. This is due to the issue that the flex cable…
- 10173878Apr 8, 2020Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back…
- 10168041Nov 12, 2019Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism…
- 10145393Sep 17, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 Pilots with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand…
- 10144752Sep 5, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance
- 10144379Aug 31, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 Pilots with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand…
- 10144360Aug 15, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 Pilots with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand…
- 10144038Aug 9, 2018Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 Pilots with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seats false…
- 10143694Jul 31, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 Pilots with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 10 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 85 | 16% |
| 2003 | 40 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda Pilot
157 complaintsFuel system
125 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
78 complaintsOther or unknown
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology