2022 Honda Pilot Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Pilot. Part of Generation 3 — 2016–2022.

20212023
Complaints
195
per 10K Sold
19.6
US Sales
99,567
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2022 Honda Pilot Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#124 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:40,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#219 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:71,551 mi
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Honda Pilot.

Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,551
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
1,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,000
Lane Departure: Assist
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
71,551
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Subframe/Mounting Bracket
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Honda Pilot

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,083,864 vehicles.

24V064000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~750,114 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

23V458000Brake Master Cylinder
~124,077 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

23V431000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~1,209,673 affected

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."

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2022 Honda Pilot — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Honda Pilot reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Honda Pilot has 195 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Honda Pilot?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (24 complaints, avg 40,000 mi); Engine Problems (19 complaints, avg 71,551 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (18 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Honda Pilot?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 40,431 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Honda Pilot include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,083,864 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Honda Pilot?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Pilot reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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