Honda Pilot Reliability

12,338 NHTSA complaints (2003–2025). Complaint rate: 101.4 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score
217.7
Complaints
12,338
Crash Rate
4.1%
Fire Rate
1.1%
Injuries
651
Fatalities
108

Honda Pilot Generations

Manufacturer redesigns the car every few years (a “generation”). Each generation has different engineering and common issues. Click a generation to see year-by-year breakdown.

GenerationYearsComplaints
Gen 12003–20083,235
Gen 22009–20151,574
Gen 32016–20226,994
20162,272View
20171,255View
2018620View
20191,307View
2020712View
2021633View
2022195View
Gen 42023–present535

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2016–2021 Honda Pilot (124 crash-related complaints). The 2022–2023 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: ENGINE.

Avoid These Years

2016–2021
~1,133/yr complaints · 124 crashes
2003–2005
~825/yr complaints · 158 crashes

Average

2006–2007
~298/yr complaints
2011–2013
~324/yr complaints

Better Years

2022–2023
~178/yr complaints
2014–2015
~143/yr complaints
2008–2010
~160/yr complaints

Too New

2024–2025
375 complaints so far

Need 3+ years on the road for reliable complaint data.

Looking at a specific Honda Pilot?

A model's reputation is just the start.

Even within the “good” years, individual cars can have hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Check the actual VIN before you buy — full history report for $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Honda Pilot — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2016 (2,272)
06531,3061,9602,613200320052007200920112013201520172019202120232025

Common Honda Pilot Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
ENGINE2,1210.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,8311.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,0771.9%
POWER TRAIN1,0572.6%
AIR BAGS68617.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5703.0%
SERVICE BRAKES50211.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL34418.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY2997.4%
STEERING2774.7%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

YearGenerationComplaintsCrashesFiresDetails
2003AVOIDGen 18765616View
2004AVOIDGen 16444119View
2005AVOIDGen 19546110View
2006Gen 13303110View
2007Gen 1266129View
2008GOODGen 1165144View
2009GOODGen 2174134View
2010GOODGen 2142201View
2011Gen 23884414View
2012Gen 2225222View
2013Gen 2360146View
2014GOODGen 214911View
2015GOODGen 2136113View
2016AVOIDGen 32,2723915View
2017AVOIDGen 31,255108View
2018AVOIDGen 3620152View
2019AVOIDGen 31,307215View
2020AVOIDGen 3712157View
2021AVOIDGen 3633243View
2022GOODGen 31959View
2023GOODGen 41604View
2024TOO NEWGen 414223View
2025TOO NEWGen 423318View

See also: Honda Pilotaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

Buying a Honda Pilot?

Check the specific VIN for hidden accidents, title issues, and full vehicle history — just $4.99.

Check VIN Free
Honda Pilot Years to Avoid (2003–2025) — Reliability, Problems & Best Years to Buy | VinItel