MYRModel Year Report

2009 Honda Pilot

▲ Better than typical
2009 Honda Pilot
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:14.236Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
134
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 720 complaints 2003 2004: 544 complaints 2005: 679 complaints 2006: 267 complaints 2006 2007: 211 complaints 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 134 complaints 2009 134 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 293 complaints 2012: 172 complaints 2012 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 116 complaints 2015: 109 complaints 2015 2016: 1,719 complaints 2017: 937 complaints 2018: 441 complaints 2018 2019: 919 complaints 2020: 492 complaints 2021: 448 complaints 2021 2022: 170 complaints 2023: 148 complaints 2024: 117 complaints 2024 2025: 214 complaints 2026: 27 complaints
2003: 720 complaints 2003 2004: 544 complaints 2005: 679 complaints 2005 2006: 267 complaints 2007: 211 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 134 complaints 2009 134 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 293 complaints 2011 2012: 172 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2013 2014: 116 complaints 2015: 109 complaints 2015 2016: 1,719 complaints 2017: 937 complaints 2017 2018: 441 complaints 2019: 919 complaints 2019 2020: 492 complaints 2021: 448 complaints 2021 2022: 170 complaints 2023: 148 complaints 2023 2024: 117 complaints 2025: 214 complaints 2025 2026: 27 complaints
2003: 720 complaints 2003 2004: 544 complaints 2004 2005: 679 complaints 2005 2006: 267 complaints 2006 2007: 211 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2008 2009: 134 complaints 2009 134 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 293 complaints 2011 2012: 172 complaints 2012 2013: 272 complaints 2013 2014: 116 complaints 2014 2015: 109 complaints 2015 2016: 1,719 complaints 2016 2017: 937 complaints 2017 2018: 441 complaints 2018 2019: 919 complaints 2019 2020: 492 complaints 2020 2021: 448 complaints 2021 2022: 170 complaints 2022 2023: 148 complaints 2023 2024: 117 complaints 2024 2025: 214 complaints 2025 2026: 27 complaints 2026

2009: 134 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003720
2004544
2005679
2006267
2007211
2008133
2009134
2010111
2011293
2012172
2013272
2014116
2015109
20161,719
2017937
2018441
2019919
2020492
2021448
2022170
2023148
2024117
2025214
202627

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

26% · 35 reports
CRASHFIRE
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We purchased the 2009 Honda Pilot from in mid-September in richmond, Virginia - one previous owner, serviced regularly, timing belt replaced and transmission fluid replaced at 100,00 miles.in November 2018,as agreed upon when we purchased the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-01

Pulled 2009 Pilot into my slopping driveway I put the car into park and engine running. Noting rear camera was disengaged. My husbad and infant in his arms were 5 feet away from the rear SUV.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-18

Also filed under Power train

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-11

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Air bags

22% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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The air bags shards of metal at passengers in vehicle when it was involved in wreck

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12

Honda 2009 Pilot mva 4/10/2010 reported passenger airbag deployed and injury occurred to sternum and ribs. Noted recall of Honda for airbag in newpaper and internet. Called 1-800-999-1009 #7 product concern dept.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-11

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at speeds between 40-60 MPH, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the frontal air bags did not deploy upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-18

Suspension

14% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing lower arm.

Service brakes

11% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 45 MPH, the brake pedal failed to operate as needed upon depression as his wife crashed a vehicle that stopped at the light. The airbags deployed upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-24

Steering

10% · 13 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. The contact stated there was an abnormal winding coming from the steering wheel. The dealer made repairs to the steering column yet the failure persisted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-03

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2011-10-05Seat belts11V468000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Pilot vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through August 30, 2011. There is a possibility that the stitching that secures the end of the…

    Remedy: Honda dealers will conduct a specialized inspection of the driver and front passenger seatbelts, and if necessary, replace the seatbelts, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 5, 2011.

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  2. R
    2013-03-14Air bags13V016000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

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  3. R
    2016-11-15Air bags16V346000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

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  4. R
    2017-02-22Air bags17V030000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

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    2017-10-30Air bags17V545000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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  6. R
    2018-02-16Air bags18V042000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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  7. R
    2018-06-22Air bags18V268000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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  8. R
    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.

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  9. R
    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V468000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 13V016000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V346000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V030000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V545000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V042000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V268000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Honda Pilot is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Pilot?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Honda Pilot have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.