2021 Ford Ecosport vs 2021 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 | 2021 Ford Ecosport | 2021 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 256 | 412 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 99 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,500 mi | 31,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 84 | 96 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 119 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 92 |
| Power Train | 48 | 24 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 33 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 22 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2021 Ford Ecosport
2021 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.