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2023 Honda Pilot Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot, 11% of the year's 142 total complaints. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and median mileage at failure was 8,468. A related recall (24V859000) covers a driver's seat cushion frame issue.

Structure & Body complaints
16
11% of 142
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
8,468 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe popping and cracking noises from the driver's side roof area, sometimes tied to worn roof struts.
  • Water leaks into the cabin through an unidentified source, noticed after washing the vehicle with windows closed.
  • The driver's seat becomes loose and rocks like a rocking chair after coming unsecured from its mount.
  • Sunroof glass has shattered while driving at highway speed with no contact from other vehicles.
  • The rear tailgate latch fails to release fully when using the button or fob, beeping and closing again instead of opening.

When 2023 Honda Pilot body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2023, latest Sep 19, 2026.

2023 Honda Pilot structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2023Apr 2025Jun 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2023 Honda Pilot

  1. NHTSA 24V859000Nov 14, 2024Structure & Body121 vehicles

    Seats:critical fasteners

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Structure & Body complaints by Pilot model year

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

  1. 200545 (7%)
  2. 200638 (14%)
  3. 200731 (15%)
  4. 200823 (17%)
  5. 200914 (10%)
  6. 20107 (6%)
  7. 201130 (10%)
  8. 201210 (6%)
  9. 201356 (21%)
  10. 201420 (17%)
  11. 201512 (11%)
  12. 201662 (4%)
  13. 201719 (2%)
  14. 201823 (5%)
  15. 201915 (2%)
  16. 202011 (2%)
  17. 202111 (3%)
  18. 20227 (4%)
  19. 202316 (11%)
  20. 20245 (4%)
  21. 20255 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2023 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot, which is 11% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body on the 2023 Honda Pilot?
Yes. Recall 24V859000, reported November 14, 2024, covers a driver's seat cushion frame issue; dealers replace the frame free of charge.
Did the Structure & Body issues cause crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 8,468 miles.

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.