2004 Honda Pilot air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 81 complaints for the 2004 Honda Pilot, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 101,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
After noticing the seatbelt/airbag warning light was on, I arranged to have it checked by the dealer, ken dixon honda of waldorf, md. I also requested an oil change. When I droped the car off, the gentleman asked if I was there for an oil change. I said yes but I was really there to have the seatbelt/airbag system checked and the light reset. He asked if I wanted my car washed; it was free. Half way home, (I live one hour away) I realized the warning light was still on. The next day, friday, we drove to georgia.
SRS red light on. No previous collisions or airbag deployments. Dealer states that SRS controller needs replacement, but not covered by honda. Airbags might not deploy in accident. Cost prohibitive to replace SRS controller in houston, tx, they want $800-$1000 to replace this safety item. Calling honda customer service about premium and exploitive prices charge by their dealers in houston is of no avail.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Honda Pilot
- Drivetrain & axles 96 complaints
- Seats 87 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Transmission 47 complaints
- Body & structure 42 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints