NHTSA Data Explorer

Honda Pilot

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

9,025

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

457

Crashes

341

Fires

94

Top reported issues — Honda Pilot

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Operating state

4,006

Reporting mechanism

1,879

Condition issue

1,631

Engine behavior

1,365

Driver assistance issue

1,239

Noise

1,199

Vibration/harshness

1,024

Starting behavior

1,009

Performance issue

929

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

873

Braking behavior

704

Safety restraint issue

637

Infotainment behavior

576

Fluid issue

377

Powering on/off behavior

343

Electrical issue

320

Thermal issue

262

Access/entry issue

258

Lighting behavior

196

Safety restraint behavior

191

Steering behavior

146

Ride/handling behavior

98

Smell

97

Recent change

89

HVAC behavior

61

Communication/network issue

46

Wiper/washer behavior

15

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


My 2021 Honda Pilot has a recurring electrical/network communication failure that causes “Network Communication Lost” and “MOST Net Off” messages to appear on the infotainment screen. When this occurs, the infotainment system malfunctions, audio becomes unavailable, and the backup camera display is lost without warning. The problem is intermittent, unpredictable, and has occurred numerous times. The loss of the backup camera is a serious safety concern because it occurs while the vehicle is…

2024 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Crash

In an accident where car collided with a concrete barrier on the highway at high speed, front drivers side, airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is available as of now, problem has not been reproduced, insurance representatives totaled the car but did not check the airbags, no warning lights or symptoms prior.

2019 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


In the past month 4 times I had a Software, Module malfunction. All lights in in the dash are on like a Christmas Tree. Believe is related to the PGM. When to the Honda dealer in Winter Haven explained what happened and show a short video and they said that because my Vin [XXX] have no recall I have to pay $89.99 for an inspection and other charges to fix the problem. I told the service department that my battery & alternator were Ok that many Honda vehicles had the same problems and that I…

2021 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


While driving down the road the emergency braking turned on many times when I wasn’t even near a vehicle. It turned on about a total of 10 times without a car being unsafely in front of me. I just got this vehicle today and I’m worried about whether I should keep it or not because of this.

2017 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The back up camera every so often will be blank. Other times the dashboard warning lights will go on effecting the cruise control, lane assistance, and break assistance. According to the Honda dealership it is the back up camera that is causing all of these problems because there are some parts that are defective because of heat and weather. There are thousands of complaints by Honda owners claiming to have the same issue. The solution is a part that costs over $2000 with a high chance of the…

2024 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The right rear seatbelt keep’s going into alarm over and over like someone is unplugging it and plugging back in. The alarm is persistent no matter who sits in the seat. It flashes on the dashboard and the audible alarm sounds most if not the whole car ride every day.

2016 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Monocular Windshield Camera premature part failure. 36160-TG8-A72-M1. Premature failure of the part causes all included safety systems to be disabled, and also negatively impacts standard cruise control. The part was sent for repair and the lens was thermally degraded as well as processor board non functional. There was no thermal paste installed on the processor. When the camera fails, an improper transmission failure warning light also appears on the dashboard, which prevents smog testing…

2019 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 20, 2026


While operating my 2019 Honda Pilot, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete failure of its advanced driver safety systems. Without warning, a cascade of simultaneous error messages illuminated on the dashboard, completely disabling the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist networks.This defect renders critical safety features completely inoperable and causes severe driver distraction due to persistent…

2019 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 20, 2026


While operating my 2019 Honda Pilot, the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical failure of the factory moonroof assembly. While driving, the moonroof became permanently stuck open / began violently grinding and refused to close.This mechanical failure presents an immediate safety and security hazard. Because the glass cannot be closed, it exposes the interior cabin and driver to distracting external wind turbulence, weather, and road debris while traveling at highway speeds. Furthermore, the…

2023 HONDA PILOT

Filed Jul 20, 2026


I had two time between the week of June 30 th to July 4 thank July 13 to July 16 th on the excessive heat days my car was making a lot of sound from driving side as well full vibrations on steering and floor I went to page Honda dealer ship they said short block problem and they they are raising request to Honda my mileage is 58800 2023 Honda pilot bought in May 2023 which is under power train warranty but did not receive any email or any paperwork from Honda dealer ship.

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.