2025 Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2025 Honda Pilot — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Auto Idle Stop (AIS) system failed to restart engine after automatic shutdown at high elevation (~10,000 ft), following a long sustained incline. Vehicle had been driven through extreme heat (100°F+) in foothills prior to the climb, then ascended into cooler mountain air (~70°F). Coolant…”
filed Jul 26, 2026
“Vehicle: 2026 Honda Pilot – Mileage 20,847 Issue: Engine Failure, oil leaks, wheel alignment, air conditioning, major gas leaks from the engine, safety electronics alerts on front dash display are saying the vehicle is not safe to drive. History of issues: 03-11-2026: Car broke down while driving…”
filed May 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2016 Pilot | 165 | 10% |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 Pilot | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.