NHTSA Data Explorer

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

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

458

Crashes

342

Fires

95

Top reported issues — Honda Pilot

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Operating state

4,019

Reporting mechanism

1,894

Condition issue

1,645

Engine behavior

1,377

Driver assistance issue

1,252

Noise

1,205

Vibration/harshness

1,028

Starting behavior

1,013

Performance issue

939

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

877

Braking behavior

712

Safety restraint issue

648

Infotainment behavior

578

Fluid issue

377

Powering on/off behavior

345

Electrical issue

321

Thermal issue

264

Access/entry issue

258

Lighting behavior

197

Safety restraint behavior

193

Steering behavior

146

Ride/handling behavior

98

Smell

97

Recent change

90

HVAC behavior

62

Communication/network issue

47

Wiper/washer behavior

15

Electrified system issue

1

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.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.