2013 Honda Pilot: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints for the 2013 Honda Pilot that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745465 (filed 06/21/2026): “The factory clear coat and paint on the roof of this 2013 honda pilot are delaminating and peeling away from the metal. the failure began about 1.5 years ago and continues to spread; in places it has now progressed through the paint to bare metal that is corroding and rusting. the vertical body pane…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11656727 (filed 04/25/2025): “Significant paint chipping…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11642984 (filed 02/16/2025): “Paint has peeled completely off of areas of the body--including the roof above the windshield and others. this peeling has occurred without any physical damage to the body itself…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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