9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $250
- Average Mileage:
- 161,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- new frame or weld or bolt in support (3 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- honda paying for a new support replacement (1 reports)
As Honda is usually excellent with respect to safety recalls, it is surprising there was not one for this.
- Richard K., Seaford, US
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
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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
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
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
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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