2018 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Honda Pilot, 4% of the 440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on a state highway, travelling at approximately 60 MPH, I heard a loud 'pop' and saw debris fly in my rear view mirror. At first I thought it was a tire, but found my sunroof had exploded. There were no rocks, projectiles, etc, and no overhead structures where something could have fallen. The glass blew out as it may have been under stress and not in as if something may have hit it.”
NHTSA complaint #11151695, filed 2018-11, 6,700 miles“When I purchased the vehicle in june 2018 I noticed that the hood vibrated excessively at highway speed. I brought it to the attention of the dealership the day after purchase and again at the first oil change. Both times I was informed that due to the lighter metals used in the hood to save weight, the vibration was normal. On march 5, 2021, while driving on the highway at about 65mph, I noticed a loud slapping noise coming from under the hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403900, filed 2021-03, 61,000 miles“My fianc was driving to my doctor to follow up surgery, two blocks from 2 blocks from the house we approached to traffic light was on red and she was applying the brakes when we were just about at light suddenly the car accelerated girlfriend had her foot on the brake but the car kept going we strike a car and hit a parked car bad accident, 3 people got hurt.every time I watch the video I am more convinced that something when wrong with car systems this happens on kennedy boulevard and audobon st on 12/11/2020 around 11:05 am sunny clear day. I have a video.”
NHTSA complaint #11385730, filed 2020-12, 35 miles“Sudden acceleration while pulling into a parking space in covered parking garage. Car engine revved while pulling into space. Brakes applied leaving skid marks on concrete. Car was damaged be hitting concrete retaining wall.”
NHTSA complaint #11181337, filed 2019-02, 5,800 miles“The moonroof shattered exploding glass. The vehicle was on a highway traveling at 60mph. There was just a loud noise and boom. We owned the car just four months and it has only 6,200 miles on it at the time of this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11122689, filed 2018-08, 6,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011045Nov 22, 2024Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
- 10204949Dec 10, 2021Service Bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.
- 10175802May 20, 2020Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working.
- 10168047Nov 14, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside…
- 10145389Sep 18, 2018Service bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds. Adjust the hood edge cushions to slightly touch the hood while still maintaining proper hood alignment…
- 10141167Jun 7, 2018Service bulletin - The roof molding front end caps become loose and lift away from roof panel. The roof molding front end caps are not held on securely.
- 10139552May 18, 2018Service bulletin - The roof molding front end caps become loose and lift away from roof panel. The roof molding front end caps are not held on securely.
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 2018 Honda Pilot
157 complaintsFuel system
125 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
78 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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