9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$250
Average Mileage:
161,750 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. new frame or weld or bolt in support (3 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
  3. honda paying for a new support replacement (1 reports)
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problem #6

Nov 272019

Pilot EX 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 247,371 miles

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seat support bracket failure

As others have stated, this is a serious safety issue and needs to be addressed by Honda! I am fortunate that I wasn't driving yet when I noticed the breakage. Had I been accelerating when it broke, there could have been an accident due to how much the seat leans without this support intact. I am currently in the process of attempting to fix the problem by either buying a used seat on eBay or having someone weld the bracket back together. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to buy a new Honda Pilot at their current prices so I will be forced to fix this. Again, Honda should be fixing this for me as it is a major hazard!

- Jason E., Fruita, US

problem #5

Oct 222017

Pilot EX-L 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 176,000 miles

As Honda is usually excellent with respect to safety recalls, it is surprising there was not one for this.

- Richard K., Seaford, US

problem #4

Sep 012016

Pilot EXL 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 160,000 miles

This a clear case of Honda's planned obsolescence when a known weak link breaks at 160,000 on 60 plus Pilots

just like clock work. So when people can't afford to repair a problem like this known flaw which is very expensive. they do just what Honda wants them to, and purchase a new car! I am retired and have some difficulty taking care of tasks like these.Shame on Honda for not stepping up to repair this known flaw. Randy Watson

- Randy W., Portland, US

problem #3

Dec 292015

Pilot LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 195,000 miles

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seat support bracket failure seat support bracket failure

cranked seat mount, drivers seat, left front mount

This is a serious safety issue, reported by many owners of Pilots and CRVs

- David A., Apex, NC, US

problem #2

Oct 142014

Pilot EX 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

I copied this from another post but it is accurate to my experience/feeling.

The driver left seat support metal broke leaving the seat unattached to the frame. The seat moves forward and back and rocks backward on acceleration. This is obviously a design and manufacturer defect. Honda will not replace the seat at no cost and will not assign a recall. This is a serious safety issue and Honda should take full responsibility for replacement before an accident causes unnecessary injury to the driver.

- scmd, Baltimore, MD, US

problem #1

Feb 192014

Pilot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,123 miles

Major safety issue. Honda dealership wants to remove seat and all under seat supports and install new at my expense. I really need to know what Honda is going to do before I have an accident or injury due to failure of seat. Back is already strained due to twisting of seat failure by Honda.

- Carl F., Leo, IN, US