2008 Honda Pilot vs 2009 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Honda Pilot | 2009 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 132 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 39 | 73 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,000 mi | 71,593 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 29 |
| Engine | 10 | 35 |
| Suspension | 7 | 19 |
| Structure | 16 | 7 |
| Power Train | 11 | 12 |
| Steering | 8 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 13 |
| Seats | 8 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 19 |
| Stalling | 6 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2008 Honda Pilot
2009 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.