Worst 2023 Honda Pilot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda Pilot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 24 | 1 | — | 8,550 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 18,234 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 8,468 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Honda Pilot
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~760,045 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
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2023 Honda Pilot — FAQ
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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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