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2005 Honda Pilot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Honda Pilot, 7% of all 679 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 21 Pilot model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 94,750 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
47
7% of 679
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
94,750 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Honda Pilot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 15, 2005, latest Dec 1, 2024.

2005 Honda Pilot suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2005Feb 2007Apr 2009Nov 2012Jun 2015Jan 2018Dec 2021
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Dec 2024; peak Aug 2005 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200547 (7%)
  2. 200630 (11%)
  3. 200724 (11%)
  4. 200813 (10%)
  5. 200922 (16%)
  6. 201019 (17%)
  7. 201143 (15%)
  8. 201217 (10%)
  9. 201317 (6%)
  10. 201422 (19%)
  11. 20158 (7%)
  12. 201624 (1%)
  13. 20179 (1%)
  14. 20185 (1%)
  15. 20198 (1%)
  16. 20209 (2%)
  17. 202120 (5%)
  18. 202210 (6%)
  19. 20234 (3%)
  20. 20244 (4%)
  21. 20256 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Pilot have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Honda Pilot, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 94,750 miles.
Which Honda Pilot year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Honda Pilot has the most suspension complaints (47), compared with 47 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Honda Pilot?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Pilot is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.