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  3. 2008
  4. Exterior Lighting

2008 Honda Pilot Exterior Lighting Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 23, 2018 · 143,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Winchester va 22602 nov 23 2018 7:38 pm . The low beam head lights went out in the drizzle on very dark road. I had to keep hitting the high beams and run on the driving lights. While hitting the high beams when possible.this same problem was recalled on earlier models of honda pilots but it does not cover mine after going to repairpal this is a 9 model year problem.you can read post after post on different sites…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11155376

  • March 22, 2015 · 85,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Turn signal switch turns on high beam headlights. *tr

    ODI 10700903

  • January 16, 2015 · 82,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Low beam lights do not work but high beam does. Replaced bulbs, checked fuse, checked relay, and lights still do not work. *tr

    ODI 10691293

  • November 23, 2012 · 76,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65mph the low beam lights shut off and no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the high beam lights and the fog lights have to be used while driving at night. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any…

    ODI 10486066

  • January 23, 2012

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Climate control display lights are out. When driving at night i have to take my eyes off the road to turn my interior lights on, then take my eyes off the road again to find the appropriate button to adjust he heat or air. It's very dangerous constantly taking my eyes of the road, plus have to take my hands off the steering wheel multiple times to turn the interior light on & off to adjust the climate controls. *tr

    ODI 10444893

  • September 28, 2011 · 50,300 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    3rd brake light failed. Upon inspection found bulb to be burnt out and socket partially melted. Replaced bulb with manufacturers recommended bulb. It appears to be the same bulb that originally burned out. I have a concern for a vehicle fire due to this overheating. *tr

    ODI 10428092

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Honda Pilot.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.