Honda Pilot common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Honda Pilot vehicles have filed 5,370 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (93% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 5,370
- Owner complaints
- 77
- Recall campaigns
- 104
- Crash-related reports
- 100
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2016 pilot
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.
- Recall2017 pilot
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.
- Recall2018 pilot
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.
- Recall2019 pilot
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.
- Recall2020 pilot
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.
- Recall2021 pilot
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.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Honda Pilot problems?
- Across 5,370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Honda Pilot vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (93%), seat belts (2%), body & structure (2%).
- Which Honda Pilot model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2016 Honda Pilot has the most owner complaints, with 1,669 filed.
- Are Honda Pilot problems dangerous?
- Of the 5,370 complaints on record, 104 mention a crash, 29 mention a fire and 100 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2016 accounts for the most complaints (1,669). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.