2007 HONDA PILOT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Honda Pilot. This model year has 211 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Honda Pilot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Honda Pilot. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 54 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | 4 | — | |
| Brake System | 21 | 4 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 16 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 4 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Honda Pilot. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 211 most recent complaints
I have a 2007 Honda Pilot. While just taking off again from a stoplight, the passenger side, "curtain-side" airbags randomly deployed. The airbag light had been flickering on and off - it would then be on for a few moments, and turn back off, flicker again, and remain off, for ab…
The 2007 Honda Pilots rear subframe suspension mounting points and the driver side rear sping and shock support rusted away so bad that the driver side wheel collapsed, fortunately it was discovered just in time before there was an major accident, had this happened at full highwa…
My airbags have been recalled. This is an American (MPH on the dashboard) car and Honda Canada said they cannot fix it here. I will have to drive to America to fix it.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the driver's seat belt and the rear passenger’s side seat belt located in the second and third rows were inoperable. The contact stated that the seat …
instrument panel warning light w/driver & air bag is on! Stopped by the Honda Dealer & was told It wasn’t safe for me to drive for if I got into an accident the bag wouldn’t work! I’m [XXX] & drive in traffic to shop! They told me it would be expensive just to check it. I don’t f…
My 2007 Honda Pilot has an electrical problem! If my car sits more than 4 days without being driven or started the battery goes dead! I’ve had it to Honda & they can never find a problem! I bought new batteries & it still is the same. Weather has nothing to do with it. It happens…
* Rear Frame Corrosion on my 2007 Honda Pilot EX * This is causing instability issues with the potential risk of the subframe uncoupling from the rear frame rail. * No, but a visual inspection clearly shows heavy corrosion. * No warning lamps or messages but the vehicle is showin…
Subframe rust prevented vehicle from passing inspection even though (From Honda) "but extensive testing has concluded that vehicle stability will be maintained”. TSB: MC-10209071-0001.pdf (nhtsa.gov)
Lamont sold me a lemon vehicle. Lamont managed to get a false inspection form and provided it to me and stated the vehicle has passed inspection. Once vehicle was taken to multiple mechanic shops to find out if its even able to be fixed and as 3 mechanics stated I was sold a lemo…
Dealer sold me a lemon car with broken and rotten parts on the car. Dealer never stated the car was messed up or needed the major work it needs now. Dealer at one point took the car to go get inspected at a shop located on 705 Jefferson Ave , "and hour later he came back with the…
In mid 2023 while driving I excellerated and the driver seat fell backwards and to the right about 5 inches. I pulled over and discovered something under the left hand front side of driver seat had broke. I had a box and other stuff in the trunk and put it in the backseat to prop…
Both front headlights on low beam suddenly stopped working, high beams work as do the rest of the indicator lights on the vehicle, I have replaced the bulbs, checked fuses and relays and switches and they still do not work. An issue that has been recalled on earlier years and is …
Rear Subframe rust because of bad quality metal is leading me to call the junk yard, although everything is working fine in the car, still I have to get rid of it because is not safe to drive.
Driver's seat front left mounting bracket snapped. Seat now rocks backward under pressure or during acceleration, and runs the risk of detaching completely in a collision. Over one hundred reports of similarly compromised driver's seats in Honda Pilot series 2003 - 2007 (mine is …
The rear subframe is completely rusted out where the trailing arm is attached. I was looking to see if I could purchase a used Pilot on line and maybe do an engine swap and was shocked how common this problem is. Many owners were selling there Pilots for parts because of this pro…
I noticed a few months ago Honda CRV’s from the approximate years 2006-2013 were issued a recall because of frame rust caused by salted roads up in the northern USA. My 2007 Pilot is experiencing the same issue and was wondering why there wasn’t a recall on my vehicle. The Pilot…
Front blower motor resistor keeps going out and have replaced several times. Something is causing the part to burn out.
Passenger air bag lights continuously on. Took to mechanic, mechanic said it’s most likely a bad sensor or a wiring issue that’s causing the failure. That’s all I could find out without tearing into it any further. He ran all the tests and nothing shows that the sensor is bad. Bu…
Car would not respond during normal operation, was in gear but would not accelerate. After I was pushed to the side of the road, I restarted the engine. And was able to drive a block away to my home at a very reduced speed. It will now only run at a very low speed, therefore inop…
I was driving the car on a one way street. When the A/T Temp came on, the car slowed down and then eventually stopped. I was 1min from my destination. I got it towed home, til I can get it to the shop. I just brought the car. The mechanic said the transmission has a lot of metal …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Honda Pilot.
Recalls for 2007 Honda Pilot
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Honda Pilot. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Honda Pilot — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Honda Pilot reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Honda Pilot has 211 NHTSA owner complaints, 9 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (54 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Pilot?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (54 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (24 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (22 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Honda Pilot?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Honda Pilot?▾
The 2007 Honda Pilot has 9 crash-related complaints and 5 fire reports out of 211 total NHTSA complaints. 19 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Honda Pilot have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Honda Pilot. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Honda Pilot?▾
The 2007 Honda Pilot has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Pilot reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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