Honda Pilot Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda Pilot across 20 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “rear view” (8% of reports).
- 132visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 70%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear view: mentioned in 11 of 132 complaints (8%)
- Side mirror: mentioned in 10 of 132 complaints (8%)
- Backup camera: mentioned in 8 of 132 complaints (6%)
- Front windshield: mentioned in 7 of 132 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Honda Pilot visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 11 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Pilot | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Pilot | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Pilot | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Pilot | 20 | 5% | 4,800 |
| 2020 Pilot | 5 | 1% | 3,300 |
| 2019 Pilot | 20 | 2% | 4,700 |
| 2018 Pilot | 9 | 2% | 13,350 |
| 2017 Pilot | 13 | 1% | 10,600 |
| 2016 Pilot | 9 | 1% | 35,650 |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 | 6% | 30,900 |
| 2014 Pilot | 1 | 1% | 13,170 |
| 2013 Pilot | 4 | 1% | 30,425 |
| 2012 Pilot | 4 | 2% | 54,000 |
| 2011 Pilot | 7 | 2% | 68,924 |
| 2010 Pilot | 3 | 3% | 91,500 |
| 2009 Pilot | 1 | 1% | 78,000 |
| 2007 Pilot | 2 | 1% | 92,763 |
| 2004 Pilot | 1 | 0% | 183,559 |
| 2003 Pilot | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Honda Pilot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The air conditioning system on my 2025 Honda Pilot stopped producing cold air at approximately 21,374 miles. The A/C failure also affects the vehicleâs ability to adequately clear fog and condensation from the windshield during humid or rainy conditions, reducing visibility while driving. On XXX…
Vehicle was parked on street. My wife got in the vehicle and as she went to start the vehicle she heard a pop and looked behind her to see the rear glass had exploded.
This vehicle exhibits an issue with the fold down sun visors on both sides whereby the hinge mechanism is extremely tight. So much to the point that the sun visors will no longer fold up out of the drivers view. Additionally, if the vehicle was to be involved in an accident the front driver and…
I am writing to formally report a potential safety-related defect involving the front windshield of my 2025 Honda Pilot. The windshield has demonstrated what I believe to be an abnormal susceptibility to cracking and chipping under what appear to be normal driving conditions, including ordinary…
Component/system that failed: The audio/infotainment system (radio), rear DVD entertainment system, and backup camera all fail together while driving. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Description of the problem: While driving, the radio works normally for approximately 10-30…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Pilots have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Honda Pilot. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Pilot visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda Pilot?
The most frequent phrase is “rear view”, in 11 of 132 complaints, followed by “side mirror” (10).
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