2004 Honda Pilot vs 2004 Subaru Forester
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 | 2004 Honda Pilot | 2004 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 544 | 219 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 235 | 137 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 105,000 mi | 97,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 142 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 81 | 21 |
| Seats | 85 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 63 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 60 | 4 |
| Suspension | 27 | 25 |
| Structure | 42 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 72 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 14 |
| Stalling | 21 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2004 Honda Pilot
2004 Subaru Forester
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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.