2005 Honda Pilot Exterior Lighting Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- beam headlights · 6 records
- high beams · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Over the last year, we experienced the car's dash warning lights turning on for 1-2 seconds and the radio makes a puff sound prior to this occuring...this has been reported prior on your system. See incident# 10458594. Second issue is regarding the interior lights for the heating / ac console. The lights don't work. This has also been reported on your system. See incident # 10440512, 10418459, 10345735. Both issues…
ODI 11259064
Exterior Lighting
While driving at night both of our low beam lights suddenly went out. We had to pull over and could not get them to come back on. However, our high beam lights worked and we drove the rest of the way using high beams.
ODI 11244746
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
2005 honda pilot, when i first start the car the in the morning the red indicator light for the seatbelt and airbag (drivers side airbag) on the dashboard comes on and stays on the entire day this includes stopping and turning off the engine, going into a store and coming back out, starting the engine again, continue driving for each day until i return back home. But at least two (2) days a month when i first start…
ODI 11266015
Exterior Lighting
When the headlight switch is set to low beam, the headlights do not come on. The high beams and courtesy lights work. When switching the lever quickly between high and low, they do come on, but after driving a few miles, the low beam quit working and i have to use the high beams. I noticed a recall for this safety issue for 2005 honda pilots but when entering my vin, a recall is not shown.
ODI 11010422
Exterior Lighting
My headlights will not turn on. Only the high beams and yellow running lights will work. All fuses and bulbs have been checked by a mechanic. There is documentation on the web about a headlight malfunction and a recall but when i run the recall check it only comes up with an airbag recall. Can i get some sort of documentation on this outstanding recall please.
ODI 10980814
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While the vehicle was parked and the headlights were activated, smoke appeared behind the steering wheel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor when the head lamps were activated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v136000…
Fire reported
ODI 10852863
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving 60 mph at night, the front low beam headlights suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the low beam terminal harness failed and would need to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10734288
Air Bags · Engine · Exterior Lighting
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11098454
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I tried to turn my headlights on in my driveway and the low beams would not come on. I shut the car off and tried again, and the low beams came on. After the low beams started working again i tried to turn the high beams on, and they would not work, and have not worked since. I spoke to the dealer and they said that the recall for the headlight wiring harness only affects the low beams. They also said that i would…
ODI 10618324
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph with the headlights activated when both headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The high beam headlights were engaged in order for the contact to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the headlight dimmer switch was replaced at the owner's expense. There was a recall related to the defect under…
ODI 10480748
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Switch
Vehicle low beams stopped working. Further investigation showed charred wire and melted connector. This issue has been recognized by honda for the same model on an earlier model year (nhtsa id 12v136000). Honda part designations and failure description match recall. I would recommend honda expand recall to cover all effected vehicles. *tr
ODI 10471569
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while using either turn signal, the headlights temporarily fail. The contact stated that over time, the headlights have completed failed. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that nhtsa campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting: headlights: switch) was not related…
ODI 10490720
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving home after dark, we suddenly lost both dim headlights. Have tried replacing bulbs, fuses, relays, steering column switch and nothing as worked. Checked recalls online and this same problem happened in the 2003 pilot to which there was a recall. Same parts i understand. Luckily, there was no traffic and we were able to stop and figure out that we still had bright lights and could continue home, but…
ODI 10467161
Exterior Lighting
The low-beam headlights simultaneously failed to work and have not worked since. This was first noticed while driving on the interstate hundreds of miles from home, and it was necessary to drive with the bright headlights on the rest of the way to the destination. I was just checking online to find out how i might fix the problem and saw reports of march 30, 2012 that honda was recalling 2003 pilots for this problem…
ODI 10466900
Exterior Lighting · Switch
My low beam passenger headlight socket melted resulting in the headlight to become inoperative. It has significantly reduced my visibility and increased the risk of a crash. The same issue has been recalled in the 2003 honda pilots, see nhtsa campaign id number 12v136000. Despite the fact that the same parts are also used in 2004 and 2005 honda pilots, these model years are not included in the recall for some…
ODI 10464288
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The climate control lights have gone out on the dashboard of our 2005 honda pilot and it has been a common complaint of other owners on internet forums. It becomes a hazard at night because the buttons do not illuminate which i believe is an extreme hazard that takes the eyes off the road for longer than needed to adjust settings. No other place in the dash has had the bulbs stop working but it seems to be happening…
ODI 10496816
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Display lights on several buttons on climate control unit are not lit up,this makes it difficult to see & make adjustments at night.checked all fuses,all ttare intact.dealer states problem not covered by warranty .i checked various sites & noticed similar complaints .plz notify if there are any service bulletins or recalls tnks. *
ODI 10445727
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Lights for hvac system do not illuminate. Unable to see controls for defroster, a/c, heat, etc. When driving at night. *tr
ODI 10440512
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed and were no longer operable. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 126,000. Updated 07/26/11 *bf updated 3/22/12 *cn
ODI 10412341
Exterior Lighting
CENTER CONSOL LIGHTS ARE OUT
ODI 10724167
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the low beam headlights did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the headlight switch melted into two pieces and caused the failure. The low beam switch was repaired three times prior. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
ODI 10454700
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving along highway, headlights fail to turn on. Brights work. Unable to use headlights for any driving. Checked fuses all good, though incorrect marking on a 15a fuse slot that is 20a. All lights bulbs are good, even replaced to be sure. Found melted 16 pin connector with combination stalk switch. Unable to repair yet. *tr
ODI 10321231
Body · Exterior Lighting · Steering
My wife lost control , [redacted] 45 mph (car damage from bumper till rear end) coming to stop in a ditch to her left. No other vehicle/involved, report was filed with insurance, car repaired ( over $10,000 ) i arrived as police officer was interviewing my wife @ our driveway, she was still crying, never had any accidents before, or speeding tickets ( very passive driver, our kids where in the car 3 and 4 years old…
Crash reported
ODI 10490502
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Honda Pilot.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.