2019 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 920 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Honda Pilot, 1% of the 920 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 800 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Owner's manual states that motion of the power tailgate can be stopped by pressing any tailgate button. If you press the button again while the power tailgate is moving, it will stop. (pages from manual attached as pdf.) dealer also told me this. This is a lie. The tailgate does not stop until it reaches the full upward position, or until its upward motion hits an obstacle (e.g. Garage door) and reverses direction. Honda lied. After complaining to dealer, I was informed this important safety feature was removed from the 2019 Pilot; yet it is in the manual multile times on multiple pages. …”
NHTSA complaint #11171493, filed 2019-01, 500 miles“The passenger side mirror won't stay at the proper adjustment. You set it and it drops in a few minutes so you can't see the cars behind you. When you drive you have to keep adjusting the mirror. It's a small problem but could be a big problem if there is an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11216913, filed 2019-05, 800 miles“Switch assy don't work don't turn on the switch flash on and off i AM scary that i can get in a accident if the car turn off that other problem that i got is the paint is coming out that is not the original paint it be a recall for pilot for the switch i think the years is 2016-2017”
NHTSA complaint #11548107, filed 2023-10“Sunroof spontaneously exploded pouring glass all over in vehicle. I was alone on the freeway and there was no stone thrown that would have broken glass sunroof. Schlossmann dealer was disappointing in that they ran from any responsibility without even investigating fact that window partly blew upwards when it exploded. Sunroof has been replaced and is not available for inspection. There was no warning and I will always keep my sun shield barrier closed to protect me from future dangerous glass from raining down on me. Thankfully most of the glass blew outwards when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11657105, filed 2025-04“I own three Honda vehicles. All of them have paint issues. This 2019 Honda Pilot is having paint peeling off of the rear hatch and other areas of the body. No physical damage has happened to these areas and the paint peeling is not a result of any mechanical force. The paint itself is chipping off of its own accord.”
NHTSA complaint #11642983, filed 2025-02Related recalls
- 19V784000Oct 31, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not…Covers: Honda Pilot 2019–2020, Passport 2019
- 18V848000Nov 28, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center…Covers: Honda Pilot 2019, Ridgeline 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11021752Aug 1, 2025Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
- 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…
- 10163130Jul 8, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of bumper paint peeling. To better understand the…
- 10161649Jun 19, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of bumper paint peeling. To better understand the…
- 10160915May 31, 2019Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of bumper paint peeling…
- 10160597May 24, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of bumper paint peeling. To better understand the…
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 2019 Honda Pilot
266 complaintsEngine
240 complaintsFuel system
198 complaintsOther or unknown
169 complaintsForward collision avoidance
127 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
94 complaintsLane departure
73 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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