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2005 HONDA PILOT Safety Overview

The 2005 HONDA PILOT has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Air bags

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for HONDA PILOT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2005 HONDA PILOT 19V499000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-200...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V499000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2019
2005 HONDA PILOT 19V501000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-200...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V501000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2019
2005 HONDA PILOT 19V182000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014...

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. If ignored, an explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.. To fix this, honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Reported: 3/6/2019
2005 HONDA PILOT 18V268000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Acco...

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V268000: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/26/2018
2005 HONDA PILOT 17V029000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles...

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V029000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/10/2017
2005 HONDA PILOT 16V344000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 A...

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 16V344000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/23/2016
2005 HONDA PILOT 15V320000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civi...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V320000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/28/2015
2005 HONDA PILOT 14V700000

American Honda Motor Co.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 14V700000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/4/2014
2005 HONDA PILOT 14V353000

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain ...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 14V353000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/20/2014
2005 HONDA PILOT 13V092000

Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through Aug...

Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Recall 13V092000: Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/14/2013
2005 HONDA PILOT 12V136000

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT;...

IF THE TERMINAL ENDS MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, REDUCING DRIVER VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 12V136000: IF THE TERMINAL ENDS MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, THE LOW BEAM... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/30/2012

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.