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2016 Honda HR-V vs 2016 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.

Metric2016 Honda HR-V2016 Honda Pilot
NHTSA complaints2381,677
Recall campaigns28
Service bulletins (TSBs)109365
Investigations04
Crash reports1323
Fire reports19
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)28–3121–23
Median reported incident mileage58,000 mi50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda HR-VHonda Pilot
Engine22755
Electrical System56578
Power Train74197
Fuel/propulsion System3165
Structure2253
Vehicle Speed Control1439
Service Brakes2329
Engine and Engine Cooling045

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light1699
Loss of power1357
Rust / corrosion80
Stalling7253
Vibration / shaking751
Clunking / rattling0108
Hesitation / surging074
Won’t start067

Compare all Honda HR-V vs Honda Pilot years →

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.