CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Honda Pilot has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 4 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (35 reports).
2009 Honda Pilot recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2009 Honda Pilot problems
Problem areas named in the 134 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 35 |
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Suspension | 19 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
What owners report
Serpentine belt tensioner bolt keeps snapping and or breaking has been replaced 3 times now. Research shows at least 10 years of part being defective.
2009 Honda Pilot VIN [XXX] Mileage 128,000 Issue: Transmission shuddering, a KNOWN and ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM Why is there not been a recall for this problem? I have spoken with other Pilot owners and all have experience this problem. The dealership gave me about 3 reasons, all out of pocket costs. I am on fixed income, this is a problem for me. HONDA knows there is a problem and yet the US government has not enforced any recall, WHY !! Help us. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
DTC code 12-51 passenger air bag is on OBD. have not gone to dealership. been on for several years.
I bought this car from Nalley Honda. After that I drove back to Birmingham. On my way airbag alarm pops up. Now they says I have to pay for this. But why should I pay for an safety issue as they should make sure its works fine.
See attached document for complaint
2009 Honda Pilot questions
Does the 2009 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2009 Honda Pilot: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Pilot?
Based on 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (35), Air Bags (29), Suspension (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Honda Pilot has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.