Honda Pilot problems by year
| Year | Common issues | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 |
Top NHTSA complaint areas (2010–2025)
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2171 |
| Electrical System | 1756 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1067 |
| Power Train | 734 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 608 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 513 |
| Service Brakes | 389 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 244 |
Source: NHTSA complaints API, per model year (linked on each year’s issue pages).
Honda Pilot problems by system (all years)
Systems with sourced problem pages in two or more model years. Pages list NHTSA owner complaints and CarComplaints.com reports for that year.
Engine (8 model years)
- 2018: Engine complaints (162 NHTSA reports)
- 2018: Rod bearing and complete engine failure
- 2016: Auto idle stop does not work
- 2015: Check engine light on
- 2015: Engine complaints (24 NHTSA reports)
- 2015: High oil consumption
- 2014: Engine complaints (33 NHTSA reports)
- 2014: Excessive oil consumption
- 2014: When eco VCM kicks in car vibrates
- 2013: Engine complaints (84 NHTSA reports)
- 2013: Hesitates while driving
- 2012: Engine complaints (45 NHTSA reports)
- 2012: Misfiring
- 2011: Engine light on misfire
- 2010: Excessive oil consumption
Brakes (6 model years)
- 2025: Pressing brakes on highway speeds cause vibration
- 2022: Brakes applied automatically
- 2021: Automatic braking false engagement
- 2020: Brake flashes as warning when braking
- 2012: Service Brakes complaints (28 NHTSA reports)
- 2012: Shudders steering shakes locks when braking
- 2011: Pulsating brakes
Electrical (5 model years)
- 2023: Battery failure
- 2023: Trunk stopped opening
- 2023: Wheel sensor failure
- 2021: Electrical System complaints (135 NHTSA reports)
- 2020: Electrical System complaints (214 NHTSA reports)
- 2020: Infotainment system crackling noise
- 2019: Electrical System complaints (266 NHTSA reports)
- 2019: Infotainment system frozen
- 2015: Electrical System complaints (13 NHTSA reports)
Transmission (5 model years)
- 2019: Transmission jerks
- 2018: Shift flare / transmission slipping
- 2017: Hard shifting
- 2017: Transmission failed abruptly
- 2016: Transmission jerks
- 2013: Power Train complaints (54 NHTSA reports)
Air bags / seat belts (3 model years)
- 2024: Seat Belts complaints (25 NHTSA reports)
- 2011: Air Bags complaints (68 NHTSA reports)
- 2010: Air Bags complaints (32 NHTSA reports)
Steering (3 model years)
- 2025: Cracking or spring sound in steering wheel
- 2024: Steering complaints (20 NHTSA reports)
- 2010: Pulls to the side
A/C / heater (2 model years)
Fuel system (2 model years)
Structure (2 model years)
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