Owners have filed 6,098 complaints with NHTSA about the Honda Pilot from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the engine and cooling, the electrical system and the fuel system. The years with the most complaints are 2016, 2017 and 2019.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Pilot | One of the better years | 172 | 9 |
| 2013 Pilot | One of the better years | 273 | 6 |
| 2014 Pilot | One of the better years | 116 | 3 |
| 2015 Pilot | One of the better years | 109 | 4 |
| 2016 Pilot | Among the worst years | 1,727 | 8 |
| 2017 Pilot | Among the worst years | 941 | 4 |
| 2018 Pilot | About average | 442 | 7 |
| 2019 Pilot | Among the worst years | 928 | 13 |
| 2020 Pilot | About average | 494 | 11 |
| 2021 Pilot | About average | 454 | 10 |
| 2022 Pilot | Too new to judge | 175 | 5 |
| 2023 Pilot | Too new to judge | 149 | 5 |
| 2024 Pilot | Too new to judge | 118 | 6 |
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Honda Pilot questions
What are the worst Honda Pilot years?
Compared with its other years, the Pilot years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2016, 2017 and 2019. The most reported problem area across all years is the engine and cooling.
What are the best Honda Pilot years?
The Pilot years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2012, 2014 and 2015. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Honda Pilot problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the engine and cooling, the electrical system and the fuel system most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA lists 91 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Pilot, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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