2013 Honda Pilot Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 56 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Honda Pilot, 21% of all 271 complaints filed for that year — the highest share of any Pilot model year. No related recalls are listed for this component. Median mileage at failure is 57,950 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 56
- 21% of 271
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 57,950 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Paint peels off the roof between the windshield and moonroof, sometimes spreading over months or years even without physical damage.
- Body paint fades and turns dull and chalky within a few years of ownership, in addition to the roof peeling.
- A rattling or scraping noise comes from the dash and door area over rough pavement, which dealers attributed to floor panels rubbing against each other.
- The third-row headrest blocks the driver's rear view and pushes forward on a child safety seat, with the metal bar contacting a child's head when raised.
- One owner reported the vehicle catching fire under the hood and spreading to the dashboard after the car had been parked and locked for hours.
When 2013 Honda Pilot body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 9, 2013, latest Jun 21, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Honda Pilot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What structure and body problems are reported on the 2013 Honda Pilot?
- Owners most often report roof and body paint peeling, dash/door rattling noises over rough roads, and third-row headrest design issues that block visibility and contact child seats.
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Honda Pilot?
- NHTSA lists 56 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Pilot, which is 21% of the 271 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Pilot paint peeling?
- The data provided does not list any related recalls for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Pilot, though several owners reference a paint recall in their complaint text.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems appear on the 2013 Honda Pilot?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Pilot is 57,950 miles.
- Is the 2013 Honda Pilot worse than other years for body problems?
- Yes, relative to other Pilot model years, 2013 has the highest share of complaints tied to Structure & Body issues at 21%, compared to single-digit percentages for most other years.