Major Problems with 2004 Honda Pilot Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Honda Pilot

2004 Honda Pilot STRUCTURE Victims: 3 Mileage: 41000 miles

2004 Honda Pilot ENGINE Victims: 2 Mileage: 22000 miles

2004 Honda Pilot BODY Victims: 2 Mileage: 183559 miles

Browse 2004 Honda Pilot complaints by category

Problems with POWER TRAIN, SEATS and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Pilot owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN while driving in april of 2009 the drive gear keep blinking. called the honda dealer and they said to turn...	89 ~ 116313 miles
SEATS seat heater in the driver's seat of my 2004 honda pilot gets very hot and i can smell something burning	76 ~ 132505 miles
AIR BAGS air bag system kept disabling by itself and there was no way to reset it unless taken to the dealer.	74 ~ 76415 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM honda pilot engine light keeps coming on. since purchase date of 10-12-04 it has been in the honda service dept...	45 ~ 89360 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN a brand new (2 weeks) pilot with less than 500 miles. i am now hearing a clunking/thumping noise when i...	44 ~ 77791 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE there is a audible vibration in my '04 honda pilot when i drive at about 1400 rpm. it sounds like...	27 ~ 100547 miles
ENGINE vibration in steering wheel clunking sound from engine compartment i took the car to the dealer who found the front	22 ~ 100131 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 engine mounts requiring replacement at 85k miles on 04 honda pilot. honda dealership cost to repair is $499. discovered...	18 ~ 87197 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tachometer surges upward but the vehicle doesn't go any faster and i am not pressing the accelerator. then some times...	16 ~ 73151 miles
SUSPENSION at speeds exceeding 70 mph there is a vibration which can be felt through the steering wheel gas pedal and...	16 ~ 109596 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER frame and structure tends to shake and make noise whenever vehicle is driven at about 50 mph. the noise sounds	15 ~ 74523 miles
STEERING i purchased a 2004 honda pilot and ever since we have owned it we have a problem with vibration at...	13 ~ 66804 miles
STRUCTURE wind buffeting severe at speeds greater than 35 mph with rear windows down. *jb...	11 ~ 38864 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the shift interlock allowed the key to be removed without the pilot being in park. this caused the pilot to...	9 ~ 70826 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was parked in the driveway on a completely flat surface. i put the car in reverse to back out...	8 ~ 63902 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2004 pilot has same starting problems as 2003. in cool/cold temperature engine will frequently not turn over on the first...	8 ~ 57875 miles
SEAT BELTS on sunday night my 9 year old child was sitting in the back seat of my honda pilot. when she...	7 ~ 87823 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlights failed due to some wiring issue. i note that a recall was recently announced on the 2003...	6 ~ 119167 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS seat warmer burned a hole in drivers seat while i was driving the vehicle. it is a very cold day...	6 ~ 86333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at any speed consumer heard a noise coming from the rear of vehicle when braking. service mechanic informed	6 ~ 32884 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the window regulators and power door locks on the honda's i own keep failing and cost more than 300 dollars...	5 ~ 46400 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and she returned to...	4 ~ 131375 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the consumer's vehicle accelerated and made it impossible to stop. the consumer pulled into a parking lot struck a concrete	4 ~ 11671 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at 65 mph consumer heard a noise from under the vehicle. consumer continued to drive until another motorist...	4 ~ 4013 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vtm-4 light and check engine light illuminating. was told that gas cap being loose may cause this to happen but	3 ~ 51000 miles
WHEELS this vehicle from original purchase has had a wheel vibration that seems to be incorrectable by dealer. i believe it...	3 ~ 109271 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS my question is " why would a car manufacture install seat beats anchors in a over lapping fashion?" i have...	3 ~ 24000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the brakes were applied the consumer heard a thump or knocking noise in the rear of the vehicle. as	3 ~ 11300 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY brand new honda pilot experienced electrical problem in that the interior cab light for no apparent reason will turn itself...	3 ~ 47700 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the dealer had a sun roof installed as part of the purchase price. it has had multiple problems ranging from...	3 ~ 72433 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlights do not sufficiently illuminate road. *ak...	3 ~ 333 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. while the vehicle was stationary the rear suspension became severely rusted and...	2 ~ 200500 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle would violently shake while driving approximately...	2 ~ 116600 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i own a 2004 honda pilot. the seatbelt sensor switch came on at around 63k miles. took to honda they...	2 ~ 75550 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT in may 2007 u-haul of kingston ny installed a trailer hitch on my 2004 honda pilot. on april 4 2008...	2 ~ 12475 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT i buckled my 3 month old son into his britax marathon car seat. i made a wide left turn and...	2
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* - the driver thought she put the a 2004 honda pilot in park in a driveway which sits on...	2 ~ 75953 miles
RIM > WHEELS i am the original owner of a 2004 honda pilot. we were driving down the highway about 65 mph and...	2 ~ 9750 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION this vehicle from original purchase has had a wheel vibration that seems to be incorrectable by dealer. i believe it...	2 ~ 45500 miles
CHILD SEAT cosco model # 22269crk dom 02/11/2004. the strap between the legs hold the buckle strap from unraveling. consumer contacted the	2
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer's vehicle was involved in a front impact collision at 35 mph when it struck the vehicle in front. the	2 ~ 45500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle and vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able...	2
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES brand new honda pilot experienced electrical problem in that the interior cab light for no apparent reason will turn itself...	2 ~ 26550 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER while on the 605n freeway close to the 10 freewaysplit our entire sunroof which the glass and cover ditached from...	1 ~ 183559 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. while making a left turn at approximately 50 mph the steering wheel...	1 ~ 120333 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph there was a...	1 ~ 134505 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that while stopped in a parking space the key...	1 ~ 180000 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT superlatch loosening immediately after installation every time. harness straps slipping and becoming loose/adjuster plate not locking properly approximately 50% of	1
TIRES my vehicle is having automatic transmission problems. i have taken it to several mechanics and the dealership and have been...	1 ~ 138000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. after shifting the vehicle into neutral gear the contact noticed that he could...	1 ~ 84000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel filler neck on my 2004 pilot had a fuel leak. my check engine light came on and when the...	1 ~ 95000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY rumble strip noise at 35 to 40 mile per hour. taken it to dealer several times. tech has heard it....	1 ~ 70000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have severe brake shuttering and the steering wheel shakes when i apply the brakes. it starts out as a...	1 ~ 42300 miles
VISIBILITY my 2004 honda pilots floorboards are soaked when i took it to johnson city honda they said they have never...	1 ~ 41000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY opsd (occupant position detection system) and rearwiper motor failed at the same time without previous accident. honda dealer saying this...	1 ~ 24950 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2004 honda pilot suv 9/9/2008 front ac blower resistor replaced $230 (miles 68 197 also had 100 miles bumper to...	1 ~ 68197 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING in may 2007 u-haul of kingston ny installed a trailer hitch on my 2004 honda pilot. on april 4 2008...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving the car went in to four-wheel drive and malfunction indicator light went on and stayed on even after...	1 ~ 53222 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT broken front engine mount detected on my 2004 honda pilot with 45000 miles. noticed a vibration when starting out from...	1 ~ 45000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM smoke from the dash was noted. it came from the junction of the instrument panel and the upper part of...	1 ~ 45000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer would like reimbursement for two tires replaced on a 2004 honda pilot. *kb the consumer mechanic noticed uneven tread...	1 ~ 18000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted into the vehicle....	1 ~ 20000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR this vehicle from original purchase has had a wheel vibration that seems to be incorrectable by dealer. i believe it...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE rust found on all doors of a year old honda pilot. *nm...	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vibration at 70 mph . rebalancing tires doesn't resolve issue. *ak...	1 ~ 100 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control buttons on steering wheel are not lighted and are the only way to engage the cruise control. i...	1 ~ 3400 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS my question is " why would a car manufacture install seat beats anchors in a over lapping fashion?" i have...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES consumer's vehicle had two flat tires both had punctures on the sidewalls. consumer had this vehicle less then 2 months....	1
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT cosco model # 22269crk dom 02/11/2004. the strap between the legs hold the buckle strap from unraveling. consumer contacted the	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN steering wheel shake. bounces in hand. cabin noise/vibration. *nm...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving between 5 to 10 mph and applying the brakes front brakes made a loud noise like grinding. dealership	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving/parking consumer smelled chemical fumes inside the vehicle. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...	1 ~ 37000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT static and failure of radio to play. it happens intermittently so the dealer has yet to "hear" the problem. i	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY front passenger window shattered overnight during drop in temperature from 30f to 0f. no visible blemish or damage to window	1 ~ 5800 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when the consumer is in the front seat the head restraint tilts forward causing the consumer's head to lean forward....	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM alarm system (horn honking) goes off when starting the honda pilot (2004) ex after i click the lock button. this...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING brand new honda pilot experienced electrical problem in that the interior cab light for no apparent reason will turn itself...	1 ~ 100 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a 2004 honda pilot on october 23 2003 and have since had the battery replaced twice along with...	1 ~ 6200 miles

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