Honda Pilot problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5,381 owner complaints and 54 recalls on file for the Honda Pilot (2005–2026). The 2016 Pilot has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
5,381
Recalls
54
Model years
22
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Honda Pilot model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Honda Pilot years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Honda Pilot — 1,283 complaints, 12 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Engine
  2. 2019 Honda Pilot — 847 complaints, 11 crashes, 5 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2017 Honda Pilot — 826 complaints, 4 crashes, 5 fires; top problem: Engine
  4. 2020 Honda Pilot — 489 complaints, 10 crashes, 5 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  5. 2021 Honda Pilot — 439 complaints, 13 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2007 (33 complaints).

Every Honda Pilot model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Pilot230001Steering
2025 Pilot207110114Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 Pilot1162126Seats & Seat Belts
2023 Pilot1453135Seats & Seat Belts
2022 Pilot1637045Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 Pilot439132810Electrical System
2020 Pilot4891051311Electrical System
2019 Pilot8471151313Engine
2018 Pilot40782107Engine
2017 Pilot8264514Engine
2016 Pilot1,28312978Engine
2015 Pilot5820124Engine
2014 Pilot462013Engine
2013 Pilot684226Engine
2012 Pilot403239Engine
2011 Pilot5120111Electrical System
2010 Pilot1421110Engine
2009 Pilot171029Engine
2008 Pilot263017Suspension
2007 Pilot330007Suspension
2006 Pilot433437Suspension
2005 Pilot4041211Electrical System

Most common Honda Pilot problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    2,018 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1,473 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    733 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    691 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    537 complaints
  • Brakes
    244 complaints
  • Steering
    155 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    154 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    152 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    140 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Honda Pilot received by NHTSA each month.

Honda Pilot recalls

  • Recall 26V424000Jul 1, 20263,933 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 26V365000Jun 4, 2026880,514 vehiclesModel years 2016–2022

    Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehiclesModel years 2017–2022

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V054000Jan 29, 202632 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V391000Jun 12, 2025259,033 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 25V056000Feb 5, 20251,494 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 25V031000Jan 23, 2025294,612 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 24V900000Nov 27, 2024205,760 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V859000Nov 14, 2024121 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V064000Feb 1, 2024750,114 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2015–2021

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V751000Nov 13, 2023248,999 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

    Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

  • Recall 23V735000Nov 2, 2023519 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V458000Jun 29, 2023124,077 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V431000Jun 15, 20231,209,673 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V174000Mar 16, 2023339,404 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V932000Nov 29, 2021724,826 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

    Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V165000Mar 11, 20211,093 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 20V725000Nov 20, 2020214 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 20V439000Jul 28, 2020607,786 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V440000Jul 28, 2020499,344 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V067000Feb 6, 202010,050 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V784000Oct 31, 201910 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 19V502000Jun 27, 20199,555 vehiclesModel years 2009–2015

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Other Honda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology