2019 Honda Pilot Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 3%of 924 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Honda Pilot, 3% of the 924 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,700 miles. 1 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.
“At 800 pm pst in northern calif, my back window exploded, causing a spider-web pattern. The car was parked and I heard a rolling/cascading crunching sound. I did not realize what happened or what caused that sound until the following morning. After seeing the damage, I taped it up and called my insurance. Stevens creek Honda advised it was not under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11279172, filed 2019-11, 4,700 miles“On 11/09/19 at or around 800pm pst, my rear hatch window exploded from side to side causing a spider-web pattern. Nothing touched the window. However, approx one hour prior to this event I did activate the rear window defroster for only 5 minutes. Stevens creek Honda in san jose, ca advised this broken window was not covered under warranty. I then called my insurance company. As a note, the Honda dealership parts dept said the back window was back-ordered and no eta as to when a back window would or could be shipped. Now, I am dealing with”
NHTSA complaint #11279138, filed 2019-11, 4,700 miles“Drivers side mirror shakes while driving. Center control stopped working completely. Loud sound will come over on the radio and then all systems stop working. Back up camera does not work, radio does not work. Vehicle is turned off but the center control screen is frozen on and will not turn off. When on the bluetooth, recipient caller cannot hear person initiating the call.”
NHTSA complaint #11242203, filed 2019-08, 4,500 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“The driver side and passenger side sun visors hinge mechanism does not operate properly. The visors do not fold up completely and are difficult to fold down to block sunlight. This is a known problem with Honda Pilot sun visors. I purchased my 2019 Honda Pilot new.”
NHTSA complaint #11555689, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
- 11022756Aug 22, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the…
- 11021742Jul 25, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the…
- 11006251Aug 7, 2024Service Bulletin - Customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air due to Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
- 11002714Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - Customer complaint received regarding the A/C not blowing cold air due to an oil/refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
- 11002701Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - The A/C does not blow cold air, and the lower corner of the condenser around the receiver/dryer cap is stained due to a poor O-ring compression against the…
- 10253299Apr 8, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the…
- 10252076Mar 21, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the…
- 10251156Feb 29, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the…
- 10251149Feb 20, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the…
- 10249630Jan 24, 2024Service Bulletin - Customers have complained that the air conditioning system is not blowing cold air due to Oil/Refrigerant leaking from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
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 2019 Honda Pilot
266 complaintsEngine
240 complaintsFuel system
198 complaintsOther or unknown
171 complaintsForward collision avoidance
128 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
94 complaintsLane departure
74 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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