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Honda Pilot
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
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Complaints
9,077
Active records
Recalls
64
Active records
TSBs
1,231
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
104
Injuries
458
Crashes
342
Fires
95
Top reported issues — Honda Pilot
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Condition issue
Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Noise
Vibration/harshness
Starting behavior
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Braking behavior
Safety restraint issue
Infotainment behavior
Fluid issue
Powering on/off behavior
Electrical issue
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Steering behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 5, 2026
Honda has a known issue where their Pilot’s seatbelt sensor stops working. I was the second vehicle this week to bring my car in because the belt dings incessantly even though the seatbelt is secured. This can prevent the airbag from deploying while a passenger is in the seat. I’m being charged for the repair and feel that it should be covered as it’s a safety issue.
2016 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 5, 2026
Dear NHTSA, My 2016 Honda Pilot has been diagnosed with engine failure by Hoehn Honda, despite consistent and careful maintenance. The failure occurred suddenly, without warning or prior symptoms, and well before the expected lifespan of the vehicle, yet outside the warranty window. After reviewing owner forums, various automotive publications, and the NHTSA website, I found numerous similar complaints involving the same year and model. A recall has already been issued under NHTSA Campaign…
2020 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message that the radio was shutting off was displayed. Additionally, the speakers made a crackling sound before the radio shut off, and the main screen became inoperable. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V431000 (Back Over Prevention); as a possible cause for the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer times; however, the technicians were unable to duplicate the issue.…
2018 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 3, 2026
-the transmission too hot message came up on my dashboard. yes it is available for inspection upon request -we could not continue to drive to our destination -they could not find any issue when i brought it to Honda Service center, they did recommend ATF cooler which i had it installed -there are no other warning messages, it first appeared in 2023 going to california, it happened again in 2024. and happened again last month.
2018 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 3, 2026
We were driving from [XXX], to [XXX], on XXX. That morning we'd taken the Honda Pilot in to Xpresso Lube and got an oil change and all fluids checked out. Eight hours into the drive we heard a little clanking and started to pull off the freeway. As we did so, a Low Oil Pressure light came on for a few seconds and then we heard a loud bang and then very loud, rhythmic, clanking noises in the engine as it was losing power. The first mechanic shop we had it towed to diagnosed engine failure, so…
2021 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 3, 2026
My Honda has recently began displaying ADAS Failure where none of the features work including cruise control. I took to a mechanic and they displayed code U3000. This seems to be a common issue that Honda is not addressing. The fee to repair is over $1500 and the car is less than 5 years old. This is a safety issue.
2016 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 3, 2026
Pilot broke down and when diagnosed, the rod bearing broke causing the engine to seize
2026 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 3, 2026
The vehicle since purchase has a delay of a few seconds after hitting the gas pedal to move forward. Once the vehicle does decide to move, it surges to a high rpm before switching to second gear moving forward rather aggressively. This causes the vehicle to be unpredictable and unsafe when making decisions in navigating traffic.
2024 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 3, 2026
Seatbelt warning system INCORRECTLY indicates with persistant and distracting chime and lights, that middle row right seatbelt is unbuckled, when it is in fact buckled. This has happened over 25 times over a 6 week period. It becomes a significant distraction to the driver, and forces the driver to ignore the seatbelt warnings all together, because while it is happening, it happens every 2-3 seconds continuously. Child passengers could very well be unbuckled ( Dangerous) and the driver wouldnt…
2018 HONDA PILOT
Filed Aug 3, 2026
If the auto engine shut off is activated the engine shuts off randomly and it does not restart the engine. The battery needs to be unplugged to reset the electrical system. This happens daily.