NHTSA Data Explorer

Honda Pilot

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

8,910

Active records

Recalls

63

Active records

TSBs

1,231

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

104

Injuries

457

Crashes

338

Fires

93

Top reported issues — Honda Pilot

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Operating state

3,968

Reporting mechanism

1,842

Condition issue

1,600

Engine behavior

1,348

Driver assistance issue

1,210

Noise

1,176

Vibration/harshness

1,021

Starting behavior

997

Performance issue

922

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

868

Braking behavior

693

Safety restraint issue

623

Infotainment behavior

566

Fluid issue

370

Powering on/off behavior

340

Electrical issue

314

Thermal issue

259

Access/entry issue

253

Lighting behavior

195

Safety restraint behavior

189

Steering behavior

139

Ride/handling behavior

98

Smell

96

Recent change

86

HVAC behavior

59

Communication/network issue

44

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 23, 2026


My air conditioning system has gone out for the third time in 6 years. First one was at 38k miles and was the compressor, which contaminated the system, requiring a system replacement. Second time was at 98k miles and was the condenser, which required a whole system replacement. Third time happend at 148k miles and is the compressor, which will result in another full system replacement. The compressor is locked up which will cause the serpentine belt to fail, unless I keep the AC off. I have…

2017 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 23, 2026


All of a sudden, the car began to make a ticking noise (it sounded like a playing card was in the spoke of a bicycle). I brought the car home and took it to the Honda dealership in Poway, CA. They diagnosed the car with pitting in the rod bearings in cylinder 4. They told us that this can cause engine failure (do not drive the car) and that the engine needed to be replaced. There were no error messages or warning lights. This could have been extremely dangerous for those around us had the…

2019 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 23, 2026


My 2019 Honda Pilot had warnings( see pics). I took into Honda for inspection. We were told it was a radar (sensor). After doing some research online, this is a common issue with Honda vehicles. The cost is $2000 to fix. Why is this not a recall issue???

2026 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Intermittent severe shaking in steering wheel while driving at various speeds. No warning. Vehicle has less than 500 miles.

2016 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, there was a loud bang coming from the engine compartment, followed by a clunking sound. The contact stated that the engine started running rough and the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The Check Engine warning light illuminated after the failure, with unknown messages displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was coasted into a nearby…

2013 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 21, 2026


The factory clear coat and paint on the roof of this 2013 Honda Pilot are delaminating and peeling away from the metal. The failure began about 1.5 years ago and continues to spread; in places it has now progressed through the paint to bare metal that is corroding and rusting. The vertical body panels remain glossy and intact while the entire horizontal roof has failed - a top-down failure pattern consistent with a defective factory finish rather than wear or environmental exposure. This…

2026 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Vehicle: 2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD Current Mileage: ~3,850 VIN: [XXX] ——— Defect Summary: Persistent component defect and failure within the steering column assembly, specifically involving the steering clock spring (cable reel assembly). The vehicle experiences an audible clicking, rattling, and binding sensation during normal steering wheel rotation. Authorized Honda dealership warranty repairs have failed to remedy the issue due to replacement parts failing immediately upon installation.  …

2016 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 20, 2026


These safety features have failed on my 2016 Honda Pilot, Touring, AWD. The failures include Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance and Adaptive Cruise Control. When I reported this to my local Honda Dealership they did a plug in indicator test for $195.00. All they could tell me was that I needed a new camera. The cost would be $2000.00 plus. One of the reasons we purchased this vehicle was because of these safety features. We are both drivers [XXX], and…

2020 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 20, 2026


At every vehicle startup, multiple warning messages appear on the dashboard indicating failure of the driver assistance safety system. The warnings include Collision Mitigation System Problem, Lane Keeping Assist System Problem, and Auto High Beam System Problem. The issue occurs immediately upon ignition while the vehicle is stationary and resets each time the vehicle is turned off and restarted. The problem is persistent and has not resolved over time. The vehicle was inspected by an…

2025 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jun 20, 2026


Drove from Branson, MO to Nixa, MO. At first stoplight intersection in town, stopped for red light, when light turned green, car died when I released brake pedal to accelerate. Lost all electrical systems like battery was dead. Took several attempts of pushing hazard light button before I was able to turn on my hazard lights. I had to jump start it to get it running again.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.