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2021 Honda Pilot Wipers & Visibility Problems

25 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2022Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Wipers & Visibility Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #23V174000

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.

Owner Complaints (25)

criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2024

Side view mirrors started shaking few months after buying car, had them replaced under warranty. After replacement drivers side was so distorted I took it back. They replaced again, still distorted but better.

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NHTSA #: 11584187
criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2023

On 2 land roads especially with no other vehicles in view, the car will suddenly brake, flash the dash for emergency braking and violently shake the steering wheel back and forth and almost take it out of your hands. It was done this since new.

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NHTSA #: 11533513
criticalVISIBILITY
Filed: Dec 2022

Sunroof exploded on 2021 Honda Pilot. On Wednesday November 9, 2022 approximately 3PM, my wife was driving her 2021 Honda Pilot down the freeway when she heard a loud explosion above her head followed by the sound of rushing air. The sunroof glass had spontaneously exploded.

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NHTSA #: 11495599
criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jun 2022

On June 4, 2022, our 2021 Pilot was parked on the driveway with no one around it. It has been parked there for 2 days and the last time it was driven was on June 2. I was walking on the driveway towards our mailbox when all of a sudden the rear window exploded outward.

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NHTSA #: 11468036
criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2022

The entire rear windshield compeltely failed on us. Last night (02/06/21) when we we turned on our NEW 2021 Pilot and started exiting the garage, the rear windshield forcefully exploded! The ENTIRE windshield shattered to pieces.

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NHTSA #: 11450646
criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2021

The problem is the driver's outside rearview mirror. The mirror shakes so much that it is useless at highway speed, you cannot focus on vehicles coming up on your left hand side. The dealer and Honda are aware of the problem since the beginning of 2021.

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NHTSA #: 11443414
criticalVISIBILITY
Filed: Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 - 30 MPH, a loud bang noise was heard. The contact stated that the sunroof glass had exploded, and glass shards came inside of the vehicle and landed on the contact's hair and clothing.

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NHTSA #: 11435520
highVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2025

After having recall work done on the vehicle, the recalled driver side mirror is now not able to be to view roadway safely. The mirror is projecting duplicate images in a single lane and is impossible to view out of. In the photo you can see how the newly installed Honda side mirror is distorted.

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NHTSA #: 11647124
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V174000 (Visibility), but the failure occurred. The contact stated that the first time the driver's side mirror was replaced, the image in the mirror was distorted, severely compromising driver visibility.

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NHTSA #: 11705289
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2025

Last year my Honda dealership, Honda of Harvey in Harvey, Louisiana did the recall of the falling side view mirrors on my 2021 Honda Pilot. This is recall 23V174000. Year later my driver side view mirror is doing the same thing.

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NHTSA #: 11655767
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that he had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 23V174000 (Visibility), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. Following the repair, the contact became aware that the side-view mirrors were distorted, severely compromising side-view visibility.

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NHTSA #: 11535733
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2023

I went to my Honda dealership today 7/15/23, and my side mirrors were on a recall, and they replaced them and my driver side mirror is all distorted. It looks like I’m looking through my contacts while wearing my glasses. It’s given me a headache.

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NHTSA #: 11532508
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jun 2023

I received the recall remedy for my Pilot from a Honda service center per the side-view mirrors detachment recall (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V174000). Although my side-mirror was working just fine, I decided to receive the recall remedy, I.e., new side-mirrors, believing that it will improve safety of my car.

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NHTSA #: 11529830
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jun 2023

Inside rearview mirror(adhesive detched and air bubble is between windshield and rearview mirror) a crack had since developed exactly dead center where the rearview mirror has come detached. Problem has not been confirmed with dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11528122
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated both exterior mirrors turned inward independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11478730
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving above 20 MPH, the driver's side mirror was vibrating and causing a visibility issue. The failure had been reoccurring since the vehicle was purchased.

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NHTSA #: 11460636
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2022

Driver side vehicle outside rear view mirror has separated from its' underlying mounting plate, while still being attached by a heating wire connected to the back surface of the mirror. Therefore it has been vibrating such that rearward visibility has been severely compromised and places both us and others at risk.

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NHTSA #: 11447919
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2021

Driver side mirror glass distorted and is available for inspection upon request. The driver side mirror distortion is difficult to see traffic causing a safety issue. Dealer has tried twice to repair with no final resolution.

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NHTSA #: 11433018
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the driver’s side exterior rearview mirror was shaking forcefully, and the contact was unable to see the road or other vehicles. The contact was able to drive to his destination.

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NHTSA #: 11432117
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2021

Both side mirrors on the outside of the car shake and vibrate causing images in them to be blurry and hard to see. This is a safety issue, especially at night, because you cannot see truly where the vehicle beside you is. Only until the BSM comes on can you sometimes tell a car is beside you while driving at night.

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NHTSA #: 11429965
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2021

The side-view mirror on the driver's side of the vehicle vibrates to the point of the images not being clear. The vibration gets worse with increased speed. In addition, once the mirror is set and starts vibrating it does not remain in place.

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NHTSA #: 11425419
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 honda pilot. The contact stated that after driving approximately 3 hours, the wind shield wiper fluid spray nozzle remained obstructed with ice and the front windshield could not be cleaned. After clearing ice from the nozzle, the failure continued to occur.

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NHTSA #: 11390642
lowVISIBILITY
Filed: Aug 2023

The sunroof of my 2021 Honda Pilot spontaneously shattered while driving down the highway with my family inside the car. There is a class action lawsuit against Honda for this issue at the moment as well.

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NHTSA #: 11537096
lowVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2022

Sideview mirror on driver's side shakes/vibrates, thus causing blurry view. Noticed more during higher speeds.

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NHTSA #: 11479894
lowVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2021

Driver side mirror (side) shakes at highway speed. This makes it hard to see incoming traffic on driver’s side. Passenger side mirror okay.

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NHTSA #: 11425223

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