Worst 2019 Honda Pilot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Honda Pilot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 243 | 1 | 1 | 14,325 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 205 | — | 2 | 41,208 mi | |
| Fuel System | 101 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 82 | 1 | — | 32,537 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 71 | — | 1 | 49,761 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 58 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 48 | 1 | — | 97,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 46 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 42 | 2 | — | 17,876 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 31 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 30 | 2 | — | 11,049 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 18 | — | — | 14,849 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 18 | 1 | — | 4,524 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 16 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 14 | — | — | 51,538 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 3,791 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 67,525 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 650 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 65,518 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 7,855 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Honda Pilot
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,907,389 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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2019 Honda Pilot — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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