Worst 2023 Honda Pilot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
SERVICE 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 SYSTEM | 23 | 1 | — | 8,550 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | — | — | 18,234 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 13 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 7 | — | — | 8,468 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 14,042 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 80,100 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 527 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | 500 mi |
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Recalls for 2023 Honda Pilot
38 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~9,296,442 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 28 more recalls
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