2025 Honda Pilot Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Pilot. Part of Generation 4 — 2023–present.

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Complaints
236
per 10K Sold
19.0
US Sales
124,209
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2025 Honda Pilot Problems

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

#128 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:9,802 mi
Crash-related:1
#227 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:10,067 mi
#319 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:4,298 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Honda Pilot.

Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,802
Steering Defects
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,067
Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,298
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,512
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,200
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
8,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Honda Pilot

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~760,899 vehicles.

25V391000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~259,033 affected

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."

25V056000Seat Belts:rear/other
~1,494 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

25V031000Electrical System:software · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
~294,612 affected

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.

24V900000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
~205,760 affected

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.

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2025 Honda Pilot — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Honda Pilot reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Honda Pilot has 236 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Honda Pilot?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (28 complaints, avg 9,802 mi); Steering Defects (27 complaints, avg 10,067 mi); Engine Problems (19 complaints, avg 4,298 mi). 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 2025 Honda Pilot?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 8,015 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Honda Pilot include 18 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 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 2025 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 760,899 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 2025 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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