2015 Honda Pilot Wipers & Visibility Problems
6 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (6)
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, a sudden booming noise was heard, and the driver noticed that the sunroof had exploded causing the fractured glass to enter the cabin of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not determined. A police report was later taken regarding the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available.
AFTER PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER IN REVERSE, FROM A STATIONARY POSITION, THE REVERSE CAMERA HAS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH KEEPS THE DRIVER FROM BEING ABLE TO SAFELY SEE OBSTACLES (PEDESTRIANS) WHEN BACKING UP. THIS SAFETY FEATURE IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN TALLER VEHICLES, LIKE THIS HONDA PILOT, AS THEY DON'T ALLOW YOU TO SEE SMALLER PEOPLE WHO'S HEADS FALL BELOW THE WINDOW LINE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR FATALITY. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS MANY OTHER 2ND GENERATION HONDA PILOT OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME ISSUE, WHICH IS A RESULT OF MOISTURE GETTING INTO THE CAMERA UNIT ITSELF.
SEVERAL WATER LEAKS INTO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF YEAR. AFTER THIRD LEAK I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY DISCOVERED SUNROOF DRAIN PLUGS WERE CLOGGED. AFTER CLEANING SO FAR NO MORE INTERIOR LEAKS. VEHICLE MILES 22K - 31K.
WINDSHEID WIPER RESERVIOR STARTED LEAKING. UNABLE TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD. LEAK WAS CAUSED BY CRACK IN SEAM OF RESERVIOR. MAY HAVE BEEN A MANUFACTURING OR DESIGN DEFECT.
WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY HEARD A CRACKING NOISE COME FROM WINDSHIELD. AFTER PARKING VEHICLE I NOTICED A CRACK ON WINDSHIELD STARTING ON PASSENGER SIDE AT FRONT POST AND TRAVELING TOWARDS CENTER OF VEHICLE. CHECKED FOR STONE CHIP AND FOUND NONE. SUSPECT DAMAGE CAME FROM STRESS ON GLASS BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING TO INDICATE ANY FORIEGN OBJECT HITTING THE GLASS. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, I NOTICED OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE. I SUSPECT HONDA HAS AN ISSUE WITH EITHER THE GLASS ITSELF OR WITH DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE WINDSHIELD.
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE BECAME DISENGAGED FROM WIPER ARM. *TR