2016 Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system problems
165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Honda Pilot — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a safety and defect complaint regarding my 2016 Honda Pilot (3.5L V6 Engine). In Dec 2025, the "EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" warning light ocationally illuminated on the dashboard. On 5/26/26.while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to shake violently and experienced a severe loss of…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“My 2016 Honda Pilot Touring repeatedly stalls and shuts off while driving, including at lower speeds in traffic. When it happens, the engine and all electrical power shut off; the vehicle then has to be jump-started, and it will sometimes only restart after sitting for an hour or more. This is a…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 12 | 7% |
| 2024 Pilot | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 Pilot | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 Pilot | 21 | 5% |
| 2020 Pilot | 30 | 6% |
| 2019 Pilot | 111 | 13% |
| 2018 Pilot | 62 | 14% |
| 2017 Pilot | 119 | 13% |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 Pilot | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.