PLEASE SEND FRONT BEARING COMPONENTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ANY REPAIRS FOR A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF NOISE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2016 Honda Pilot suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2016 Honda Pilot have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Pilot | 12 |
| 2013 Pilot | 10 |
| 2014 Pilot | 6 |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 |
| 2016 Pilot (this page) | 9 |
| 2017 Pilot | 5 |
| 2019 Pilot | 3 |
| 2020 Pilot | 3 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DEALER MESSAGE - REQUESTING RETURN OF REPLACED PARTS RESULTING FROM A FRONT BEARING NOISE COMPLAINT.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 Pilots with a customer complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
A few years ago I was told my fuel injectors needed to be replaced. Last month, I was told that my suspension needed to be replaced and it wore out. Shortly after that my struts were leaking and making noise. I do not drive my car over rough terrain, just regular street driving and I get my vehicle maintained regularly.
Had suspension trouble with your 2016 Honda Pilot?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2016 Honda Pilot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 12,167 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension 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 suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Honda/Pilot.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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