2003 Honda Pilot vs 2005 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Honda Pilot | 2005 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 720 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 307 | 150 |
| Investigations | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 120,000 mi | 103,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 224 | 176 |
| Air Bags | 115 | 120 |
| Electrical System | 129 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 98 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 96 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 43 |
| Engine | 25 | 48 |
| Structure | 47 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 105 |
| Stalling | 40 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 18 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 22 |
2003 Honda Pilot
2005 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.