On February 3, 2022, the right front lower control arm bushing was observed to be leaking fluid. This condition was confirmed by a Honda dealer toward the end of the same month. The failed bushing is a defective design that has existed on Pilot vehicles since at least 2009 and persisted in successive models. The fluid-filled elastomeric bushing failure is manifested by loss of fluid which leaves a black streak on the underside of the control arm necessitating an unscheduled maintenance action. Left undetected, the failure would lead to a loss of structural integrity and conceivably a loss of control under consistent hot and dry environmental conditions where polymer degradation is accelerated.The attached files depict the failed bushing as well as a serviceable bushing from the same vehicle.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Front wheel lower control arm bushing leaking. Both front lower control arms replaced.

- Holladay, UT, USA

2015 Pilot began hearing oinking sounds at 22K miles (3/18). Dealership couldn't "replicate" so they tighten susp. Bolts. I continued to hear noise but sound increased. Took to dealership at 32K miles (1/2019) made them road test with me. I was told I needed to replace front stabilizer bar link. Drove off lot sound still there, returned again. Finally they replaced ball joints. The sound is gone. I could have been dead as this is a very serious issue if they had come off. Of course diagnosis occurred just after warranty ended. So sad for Honda on product that is no longer safe and you want the customer to pay for your incompetence. Repair cost me $821.

- Houston, TX, USA

2015 Pilot with 67K miles. Was told I need to replace compliance bushings by Honda dealer in dublin, oh.

- Dublin, OH, USA

Compliance bushings on lowering control arm leaking. 51,000 miles

- Laveen, AZ, USA