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Honda Pilot engine and engine cooling problems by year

244 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 18 Pilot model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 45 reports.

YearEngine and Engine Cooling reportsShare
2021 Pilot41%
2020 Pilot31%
2019 Pilot81%
2018 Pilot82%
2017 Pilot121%
2016 Pilot453%
2015 Pilot22%
2014 Pilot33%
2013 Pilot52%
2012 Pilot106%
2011 Pilot52%
2009 Pilot43%
2008 Pilot75%
2007 Pilot105%
2006 Pilot104%
2005 Pilot436%
2004 Pilot285%
2003 Pilot375%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.