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2HKYF18504H••••••2004 Honda PILOT
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Honda PILOT build (8 vs 5).
8on this build
457on the model
93builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 3Seats 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2018
Torque converters get stuck and causes vehicle to "shudder" or vibrate quite badly in the 40-50 mph range
StructureOct 2015
The rear hatch has to be lifted manually and held up at all times or it will crash down on you with the full weight of the hatch. I had to use both of my hands to get it opened. I had to physically hold it up to access anything in the back. It's extremely heavy. I was worried it…
Air BagsApr 2015
The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V351000 (air bags) and 14V700000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
SeatsFeb 2014
A lower seat support on drivers seat has failed. Causing the front of the drives seat to not be held in place. On acceleration the front of drivers seat lifts up causing the seat to lay back in a more reclined position
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2006
The contact stated after backing out of the driveway, the vehicle was put in drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed multiple times. When the vehicle responded it surged forward. The accelerator pedal continued to stick. At 1034 miles, the dealership determined the pedal…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HKYF18504H605426 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.