2005 Honda Pilot vs 2005 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 | 2005 Honda Pilot | 2005 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 679 | 93 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 150 | 136 |
| Investigations | 7 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 103,400 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 176 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 120 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 98 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 96 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 3 |
| Suspension | 38 | 21 |
| Engine | 48 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 105 | 0 |
| Stalling | 31 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 16 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
2005 Honda Pilot
2005 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.