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moderate Owners of the 2019 Honda Pilot have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Pilot | 7 |
| 2016 Pilot | 46 |
| 2017 Pilot | 15 |
| 2018 Pilot | 13 |
| 2019 Pilot (this page) | 9 |
| 2020 Pilot | 4 |
| 2021 Pilot | 4 |
| 2022 Pilot | 6 |
| 2023 Pilot | 4 |
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body 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.
Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect 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.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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.
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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.