Honda Pilot problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Honda Pilot model year, from official NHTSA data.
9,067
NHTSA complaints
62
recall campaigns
2,816
service bulletins (TSBs)
13
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 10 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Honda Pilot | 171 | 4 | 34 |
| 2024 Honda Pilot | 106 | 6 | 42 |
| 2023 Honda Pilot | 128 | 5 | 89 |
| 2022 Honda Pilot | 134 | 5 | 93 |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | 412 | 10 | 99 |
| 2020 Honda Pilot | 475 | 11 | 149 |
| 2019 Honda Pilot | 874 | 13 | 223 |
| 2018 Honda Pilot | 433 | 7 | 140 |
| 2017 Honda Pilot | 904 | 4 | 181 |
| 2016 Honda Pilot | 1,677 | 8 | 365 |
| 2015 Honda Pilot | 108 | 4 | 85 |
| 2014 Honda Pilot | 116 | 3 | 84 |
| 2013 Honda Pilot | 270 | 6 | 89 |
| 2012 Honda Pilot | 170 | 9 | 62 |
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 292 | 11 | 77 |
| 2010 Honda Pilot | 111 | 10 | 83 |
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 134 | 9 | 73 |
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 132 | 7 | 39 |
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 211 | 7 | 54 |
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 266 | 8 | 63 |
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 679 | 13 | 150 |
| 2004 Honda Pilot | 544 | 12 | 235 |
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 720 | 13 | 307 |
Common problems
- Honda Pilot engine problems2,250
- Honda Pilot electrical system problems1,988
- Honda Pilot power train problems1,307
- Honda Pilot air bags problems726
- Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system problems609
- Honda Pilot service brakes problems522
- Honda Pilot forward collision avoidance problems466
- Honda Pilot structure problems411
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning StatusPE25017 · opened Oct 28, 2025 · open
- Engine failurePE25008 · opened Aug 20, 2025 · open
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesEA25004 · opened Mar 26, 2025 · open
- Engine failureRQ24013 · opened Nov 8, 2024 · closed Aug 20, 2025