AIRBAG LIGHT KEEP ON AFTER THE CAR START UP. 2008 HONDA PILOT. NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. HONDA SAID A CONTROL MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
2008 Honda Pilot airbags problems
severe 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TAKATA INFLATORS
AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AFTER HONDA LOOKED AT IT TWICE
TAKATA RECALL HAVE CONTACTED CLASSIC HONDA OF 4000 W COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32808 MORE THEN 4 MONTHS AGO AND WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE IN 2 WEEKS. STILL HAVE NOT HAD A CALL BACK AND THE PART IS STILL NOT IN. SERVICE ISNT OPEN ON SUNDAYS AND THATS MY ONLY DAY OFF ALSO.
RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 16V-344 NOTICE (PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR) IN LATE JUNE 2016. ORDERED AIRBAG PART AT MICHAEL HOHL HONDA IN CARSON CITY, NV 7/6/16. REPEATED INQUIRIES HAVE RESULTED IN BEING TOLD THE PART IS NOT YET AVAILABLE! THIS DELAY SEEMS UNREASONABLE.
WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT GOING 30 MPH AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PERAON I TBONED ALL OF HIS DEPLOYED. NONE OF MINE WENT OFF.
TAKATA RECALL NOTICE OF RECALL RECEIVED JUNE 2016 IN JULY 2016 I CALLED NORTHWEST HONDA OF OWINGS MILLS TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALLED PART REPLACED AND WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER AND I WOULD BE NOTIFIED OF ITS ARRIVAL VIA EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF PART ARRIVAL IN PINK CARD RECEIVED IN THE MAIL ON 11/1/16, 4 MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL NOTICE. APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED WITH APPOIN…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Honda Pilot?
It's a meaningful issue. 29 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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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