2010 Honda Pilot
Common Problems
Ranked from 62 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Takata Airbag Recall Delays
24complaintsSafety riskElectricalOwners received recall notifications for defective Takata airbags, but parts were unavailable for extended periods, leaving vehicles unsafe.
- 2
Front Suspension Compliance Bushing Failure
13complaintsMedium severitySuspensionFront compliance bushings degrade prematurely, causing vibrations, noise, and potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine misfire and excessive oil consumption leading to engine failure
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences misfires and excessive oil consumption, often resulting in engine failure. Symptoms include blinking check engine light, shaking, and poor performance.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Brake system failure or freezing in cold weather
7complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake pedal becomes unresponsive or freezes in cold weather, requiring repeated pressing to function.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical system faults causing fires or warning lights
3complaintsSafety riskElectricalElectrical system failures can cause fires or warning lights to illuminate without clear cause.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Oil Consumption
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine consumes oil rapidly between oil changes, requiring frequent refills.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stalling or Power Loss at Low Speeds
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine stalls or loses power during acceleration at speeds between 20-35 mph, posing a hazard during highway merges.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Sunroof glass shattering without apparent cause
2complaintsMedium severityOtherSunroof glass shatters unexpectedly while driving, with no apparent impact or debris.
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Torque converter failure causing vibration and shuddering
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTorque converter failure causes vibration and shuddering at specific speeds, often around 45-50 mph.
$1,500–$3,000est. torque converter replacement · 6–10 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.