2014 Honda Pilot: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Pilot that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11676027 (filed 07/24/2025): “My paint is peeling. i never had a vehicle with the paint peeling like this. its color is white. what can be done about this? i have bought touch up paint to help stop the peeling but that didnt do so well.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11606391 (filed 08/05/2024): “Clear coat failing on roof and paint chipping bubbling away from body on tailgate without evidence of rust. reported to dealer and was told to contact american honda corp directly.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11414249 (filed 04/28/2021): “The exterior paint started peeling by the sunroof then the hood and now by the back window. i have seen a lot of 2014 honda pilots touring same as mine also peeling the same so that means there is something wrong with the paint. its not just my honda. i really think this should be fixed.…”
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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