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2010 Honda Pilot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Honda Pilot, 17% of all complaints filed for the year. No related recalls have been issued for this area. Front compliance bushings and a wheel bearing failure are the most common issues, typically surfacing around a median 57,364 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
19
17% of 111 complaints
All complaints this year
111
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
57,364 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front compliance bushings wear out or crack, causing vibration, rattling noises over bumps, and difficulty holding wheel alignment.
  • Steering wheel and vehicle vibration at highway speeds (45-60 mph) that persists even after new tires, alignment, and balancing.
  • A front wheel bearing failed at low mileage (15,746 miles), which owners say risked the wheel locking up.
  • Front wheel studs reported fractured during a tire change, with the problem recurring after dealer repair.
  • Vibration during hard braking at highway speed linked to worn bushings and lower control arms, sometimes requiring rotor replacement.

When 2010 Honda Pilot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2011, latest Jun 10, 2025.

2010 Honda Pilot suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2011Oct 2013Nov 2014Mar 2015Jan 2017Aug 2018
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Jun 2025; peak May 2015 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 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

Are there suspension recalls for the 2010 Honda Pilot?
No. NHTSA lists no recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this year.
How common are suspension problems on the 2010 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA has 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this year, 17% of the 111 total complaints filed for the 2010 Pilot.
What is the main suspension complaint on the 2010 Honda Pilot?
The most frequently described issue is degraded front compliance bushings, which owners link to vibration, alignment loss, and rattling noises.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Pilot suspension problems appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 57,363.5 miles for this problem area, though some owners reported issues as early as 15,746 miles.
Did any 2010 Honda Pilot suspension complaints involve a crash?
Yes. NHTSA records 2 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed in this problem area.

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.