The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle rear-ended her vehicle, causing her vehicle to crash into another vehicle from the driver's side front door. The rear bumper and exhaust pipe detached. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained a back injury and received medical attention. A police report was f…
2006 Honda Pilot airbags problems
critical 60 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
60
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 01/15/15*LJ THE CONSU…
STRUCK 2 MAILBOXES AND POST. AIRBAG EXPLODED, RIPPING OPEN ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES. BOTH HANDS OF DRIVER RECEIVED MULTIPLE SMALL HEMATOMAS (BROKEN SMALL BLOOD VESSELS) AND LEFT HAND RECEIVED SIGNIFICANT DEEP CUTS. STRONG IMPACT OF AIRBAG HITTING DRIVER LEFT DRIVER DISPLAYING SYMPTOMS OF POSSIBLE CONCUSSION. *TR
TAKATA RECALL - MY VIN # IS SHOWING 0 RECALLS, HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD TO GO IN TWICE FOR A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. WHY IS YOUR WEBSITE RECORDING 0 RECALLS? I WAS IN A FOUR CAR ACCIDENT IN 2016 (I BELIEVE, MAY HAVE BEEN LATE 2015) AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS 1 CAR IN FRONT THAT DIDN'T GET HIT BAD, BUT THE TWO VEHICLES BEHIND ME HAD THEIR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I HAVE THE SAME HONDA PILOT TOD…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE SIDE AIRBAG BY THE DRIVER POPPED OUT AND BLEW UP. NO COLLISION NO BLOWN TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Honda Pilot?
It's a serious issue. 60 complaints have been filed, including 9 reports involving a crash and 99 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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