2004 Honda Pilot Air Bags Problems
- 74
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 74 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- issue failure · 18 records
- takata recall · 15 records
- recall notified · 12 records
- notified issue · 11 records
- part needed · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the median. The air bags deployed. The deployment ejected objects that caused the contact to sustain a bruised eyebrow and a black eye, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10723269
Air Bags
Nhtsa recall #14v-353 issued on 19-june-2014, within 30 days of that date my vehicle was taken to my local honda dealer who routinely performs my scheduled maintenance, i was advised at that time that the part was on order. I've been waiting for over one year and no change in availability has occurred. On 15-july-2015 i received a letter from honda automobile division in california that if american honda or my…
ODI 10735649
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
We were on another summer trip and the airbag warning light came on. This is the big red light to the far left of the panel. Calling honda in franklin tn they had no idea what could happen while continuing to drive the vehicle. Calling another dealership they assured me that it was most likely a sensor and the airbags would simply not deploy. Honda as recalls now for bad airbags. 1- our 2004 does not fall into the…
ODI 10607199
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Airbag (srs) light is on. Dealer indicates vehicle needs complete srs unit total cost of $743.23 plus tax. Dealer did not indicate that part was under warranty or covered by any recall. *tr
ODI 10593570
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
Accident on the freeway the car sped out of control hit the center divider. Front and side air bags went off! The steering wheel airbags scarred the inside od my wrist.
Crash reported
ODI 10748262
Air Bags
Srs red light on. No previous collisions or airbag deployments. Dealer states that srs controller needs replacement, but not covered by honda. Airbags might not deploy in accident. Cost prohibitive to replace srs controller in houston, tx, they want $800-$1000 to replace this safety item. Calling honda customer service about premium and exploitive prices charge by their dealers in houston is of no avail. Honda…
ODI 10556619
Air Bags
While driving the front passenger airbag deactivates on its own as if a small child is sitting in the front seat, but the passenger seat is completely empty. *tr
ODI 10503958
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v573000 (electrical system) and 14v700000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10712165
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that after starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the srs air bag control unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate…
ODI 10508593
Air Bags · Body
Vehicle veered of the road and struck a tree, dead on the front left headlight and destroyed the bumper and front left fender, pushed the hood into the windshield, which cracked. The air bag did not deploy. Bruising from seat belt. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10459831
Air Bags
Dealer completed campaigns 14-045 and 14-046 front air bags on november 11, 2014 for our 2004 honda pilot which is located in florida. Subsequently received a second airbag recall notice nhtsa 14v-700 dated january 2015, front passenger air bag. Called dealer for appointment, service manager reports completion of the earlier 14-045, 46 is sufficient, not necessary to complete 14v-700. Called honda america, same…
ODI 10682732
Air Bags · Electrical System
On my 2004 honda pilot, the srs (airbag) warning indicator light on the dashboard mysteriously remains on even though there have been no other changes to the vehicle. The honda dealer wants $80 just to look at it! This is outrageous; it's clearly a failed component that should be covered under the safety portion of the vehicle's warrantee for the lifetime of the vehicle. There are many other honda owners who have…
ODI 10423969
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that there had been sudden acceleration with the vehicle on numerous occasions before the crash occurred. While driving out of a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the side of the house which moved it six inches. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was injured while shifting into neutral gear and park at the same time in…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10357202
Air Bags
I have a 2004 honda pilot and my srs dash light has come on at least 3 times. The last time was when i placed my computer on the front passenger seat. The light came on and will not go out. Each time it cost over $100 the repair/reset. This is upsetting that the air bag will not deploy in an accident. *tr
ODI 10317640
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Srs light came on. Honda dealer said opds unit need replacing. Was replaced 5/6/09. Drove about a month and srs light comes back on. Honda dealer said unit may be defective. Unit replaced. Drove about 2 weeks and srs light comes back on. Honda dealer stumped. They just keep resetting the unit but srs light just comes back on. It stays on all the time now. *tr
ODI 10476994
Air Bags · Electrical · Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Opsd (occupant position detection system) and rearwiper motor failed at the same time without previous accident. Honda dealer saying this items are not covered under honda certified used car contract. I need to pocket out about $900.00 to replaced both parts. *tr
ODI 10245570
Air Bags
We have two honda pilot 2004 and 2005. Approximately 6 months ago the air bag (srs) light on the 2005 came on, today the light on the 2004 is on. *tr
ODI 10221374
Air Bags
On evening of 3-25-07, airbag light came on. 3-27-07, went to dealer -computer out. Part ordered-to be in 3/29. Come pick up car. Did so - drove in fear. 3/29- part not in until 4/3. Told no rental car as car is drivable (under warranty). Called national/zone - agreed with this. Told car is drivable. Would not tell me car is safe but that is honda's policy. That if the car is drivable - they do not give a rental.…
ODI 10186506
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The…
ODI 10692597
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the occupant position detection system control unit was replaced. The contact stated that the component was previously replaced in 2005. The vehicle was not yet repaired as the occupant position control system…
ODI 10389611
Air Bags
The air bags failed to work when the car impacted a vehicle head-on. The air bag failed a 2nd time when the vehicle was impacted in the rear bumper. The speed of the vehicle in the rear was going aproximately 50mph. The children in the rea seating had very soar necks for a week. I bought the car with the understanding the vehicle was a safe vehicle. I had four children in the vehicle. When i talked to the honda…
Crash reported
ODI 10125973
Air Bags
After noticing the seatbelt/airbag warning light was on, i arranged to have it checked by the dealer, ken dixon honda of waldorf, md. I also requested an oil change. When i droped the car off, the gentleman asked if i was there for an oil change. I said yes but i was really there to have the seatbelt/airbag system checked and the light reset. He asked if i wanted my car washed; it was free. Half way home, (i live…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10118021
Air Bags
Vehicle srs airbag light came on while driving in extreme cold weather, rear wipers also stop functioning at the same time. *tr
ODI 10372052
Air Bags
Air bag system kept disabling by itself, and there was no way to reset it unless taken to the dealer. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer 3 times, and each time it took days before consumer had vehicle returned.*ak
ODI 10083256