2015 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Honda Pilot | 2016 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 108 | 1,677 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 365 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,500 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 755 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 578 |
| Power Train | 11 | 197 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 165 |
| Structure | 9 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 99 |
| Stalling | 5 | 253 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 108 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 74 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 67 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 57 |
2015 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.