2006 Honda Pilot suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Honda Pilot — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear suspension cradle attachment points at the frame corrode. This is common on all pilots in northern climates. Honda has recalled both the Ridgeline and CRV models for corrosion issues related to suspension attachment point corrosion but refuses to recall the pilot. While they claim you will not…”
filed Apr 9, 2025
“I just purchased a 2006 honda pilot 4 wheel drive....i did not get under the suv to look at the frame structure, i had the differential fluid changed, the suv was put on a lift and noticed there is extreme rusting going on under the vehicle. in reading some complaint from previous owners, the…”
filed Mar 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Pilot | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 Pilot | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Pilot | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Pilot | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Pilot | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Pilot | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 Pilot | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Pilot | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 Pilot | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 Pilot | 13 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.