I HAVE A PEARL WHITE 2014 HONDA PILOT TOURING THAT HAS HAD PAINT ISSUES THAT HONDA REFUSES TO FIX ON THE HOOD. I CAME OUTSIDE ONE DAY TO GET IN MY CAR AND NOTICED THAT PINT WAS PEELING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO AND WAS DIRECTED BY THEM TO TAKE IT TO THEIR COLLISION CENTER TO HAVE THE PAINT TESTED. AFTER THE TEST, THE REPORT STATED THAT THE PAINT IS INDE…
2014 honda Pilot body problems
moderate 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
MY PAINT IS FLAKING. HONDA REFUSES TO FIX IT DUE TO MY VIN NUMBER NOT BEING PART OF THEIR WARRANTY EXTENSION. THIS IS WEIRD SINCE MY YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, AND PAINT COLOR MATCH THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BUT MY VIN DOES NOT.
PAINT PEELING FROM THE ROOF IN LARGE CHUNKS. SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO TSB APAS09282017903.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2014 honda Pilot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 17 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body 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 $1,500 for body 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 body?
No active recalls currently cover body 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.