# 2004 HONDA PILOT — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `1268738` · 2016-03-17 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** PILOT
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SEATS
## Narrative
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 2004 HONDA PILOT.  OVERALL, GOOD VEHICLE BUT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT.  IT GETS TOO HOT AND FELT LIKE A BURN TO YOUR SKIN.  I MENTIONED TO THE DEALER EARLY ON AND WAS TOLD TO DECREASE THE USE.  SO, I HAVE DECREASED THE USE OF THE HEATED SEATS OR USED ON LOW FOR A SHORT TIME UNTIL THE SUV WAS WARM AND COMPLETELY TURNED OFF.  THE SEAT IS NOT HEATING AT ALL NOW.  IT HAS APPROX. 175,000MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED.  I FEEL THAT THERE HAS BEEN TOO MANY COMPLAINTS AND THIS ISSUE NEVER ADDRESSED OR A RECALL DONE.
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