2015 HONDA PILOT

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    engine internal

    12 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT CYLINDER 2 WAS MISFIRING. MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS STYLE OF PILOT AND HE RECOMMENDED TAKING IT TO A HONDA DEALER. THERE WAS A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 2009-2013 PILOTS T…"~78,000 mi, complaint #1719959
    • "3RD TIME IN 12 MONTHS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING AND THE CAR BEGINS TO LOSE ACCELERATION POWER AND VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. RECENT ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND AT A STOP LIGHT. THE PREVIOUS 2 OCCURRENCES IT IS DETERMINED…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1635916
    • "DEAR SIR, I HAVE HAD PROBLEM WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING UP ALONG WITH SHAKING OF MY VEHICLE, THIS ALSO TURNS ON MY TRACTION LIGHT ON MY PANEL. THIS FIRST HAPPENED IN JUNE 2019 IN SAN ANTONIO. I HAD WARRANTY AT THE TIME. I TOOK MY CAR TO HILL COUNTRY HONDA FOR…"~118,854 mi, complaint #1726189
    • "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the error message instructed the driver to pull over immediately. The vehicle was towed to the dealer,…"~120,000 mi, complaint #2181997
  2. #2

    airbag system

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA PILOT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT WAS BEING OCCUPIED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGN…"~44,000 mi, complaint #1353430
    • "VEHICLE BACKED OUT OF AN ANGLED, ON-STREET PARKING SPOT. CAMERA AND VISUALS INDICATED ALL CLEAR. AN INDIVIDUAL DRIVING WESTBOUND STRUCK MY VEHICLE AS I BACKED OUT. POINT OF IMPACT WAS AT DRIVER'S SIDE BUMPER. ONLY THE RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER SECOND AND THIRD ROW…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1571357
    • "TAKATA REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PILOT WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH ON A SECONDARY [REDACTED ADDRESS]. A TRUCK PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND THE PILOT T-BONED THE TRUCK. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE BUT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE INSURANC…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1549947
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT'S WIFE ADJUSTED THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1631820
  3. #3

    paint and clearcoat

    3 unsafe, 6 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "WE BOUGHT A "WHITE DIAMOND PEARL" COLOR HONDA PILOT NEW FROM A HONDA DEALERSHIP. WE NOTICED PAINT PEELING FROM THE ROOF A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO THAT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. NOW, ABOUT 1/3 OF THE PAINT IS GONE FROM THE ROOF AS IT JUST BLOWS AWAY IN PIECE…"~46,000 mi, complaint #1714938
    • "THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF MY WHITE HONDA PILOT ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD BETWEEN THE MOONROOF AND WINDSHIELD. THE CAR WAS SITTING WHEN I NOTICED IT. THE CAR HAS ROUGHLY 60,000 MILES ON IT."~60,000 mi, complaint #1561666
    • "THE PAINT IS PEELING BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE MOONROOF. THIS VEHICLE IS STORED INSIDE A GARAGE AND THERE IS NO REASON WHY THE PAINT SHOULD BE PEELING. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, CAPE GIRARDEAU HONDA STATED THERE IS NOT EXTENDED RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE AND I'VE…"~93,000 mi, complaint #1667659
    • "PAINT IS PEELING OFF IN SHEETS ON THE ROOF ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE CAUSING THIS AND THE PAINT IS WHITE PEARL."~98,000 mi, complaint #1685117
  4. #4

    engine stall or no start

    1 stranded, 6 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "I HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE 2015 HONDA PILOT THAT I PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2015. THE MOST RECENT ONE HAPPENED TODAY JULY 15, 2015. (FOR SOME REASON I COULD NOT POPULATE THE DATE FIELD ON THE FORM.) AS I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER. EVEN THE STEERIN…"~6,885 mi, complaint #1198935
    • "WHILE CRANKING MY 2015 HONDA PILOT ON 11/22/15 IT DID NOT WANT TO START. I TURNED THE KEY AND LET IT GO AND IT CONTINUED TO TRY TO START ON ITS OWN. I TURNED THE KEY BACK TO OFF AND TOOK IT OUT OF THE IGNITION. AFTER THE THIRD TRY OF STARTING MY VEHICLE IT FI…"~16,500 mi, complaint #1240246
    • "WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. A BYSTANDER YELLED AT ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. SHE SAW FIRE COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. SMOKE CONTINU…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1451777
    • "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle briefly started before stalling. After starting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurren…"~126,000 mi, complaint #1945754
  5. #5

    brake hydraulics

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "WHEN FIRST APPLY THE BRAKES THE PEDAL IS SPONGIE IF YOU PUMP ONCE THE PEDAL BECOMES FIRM LIKE IT SHOULD BE! *TR"~1,800 mi, complaint #1146545
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA PILOT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER W…"~2,800 mi, complaint #1158996
    • "BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN SPONGY SINCE NEW. SELLING DEALER SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. THEY DID NOTHING. A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I HIT THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WHEN DOWN AND I HIT DEER $4,100 DAMAGE TO FRONT END? IF I PUMP BRAKE PEDAL ONE TIME I HAV…"~6,125 mi, complaint #1216156
    • "A FEW TIMES WHEN I ATTEMPT TO STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN THE VECHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WHEN I HAD THE BRAKES ON. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUSH DOWN AGAIN TO GET THE CAR TO STOP, ALSO A FEW TIMES WHEN I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP THE ENGINE ST…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1632376
  6. #6

    suspension arms and bushings

    4 unsafe, 1 broken

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "2015 PILOT BEGAN HEARING OINKING SOUNDS AT 22K MILES (3/18). DEALERSHIP COULDN'T "REPLICATE" SO THEY TIGHTEN SUSP. BOLTS. I CONTINUED TO HEAR NOISE BUT SOUND INCREASED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AT 32K MILES (1/2019) MADE THEM ROAD TEST WITH ME. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED T…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1538954
    • "COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS ON LOWERING CONTROL ARM LEAKING. 51,000 MILES"~51,000 mi, complaint #1437910
    • "2015 PILOT WITH 67K MILES. WAS TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS BY HONDA DEALER IN DUBLIN, OH."~67,000 mi, complaint #1494752
    • "FRONT WHEEL LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING LEAKING. BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED."~73,000 mi, complaint #1744144
  7. #7

    engine head gasket

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "ALL THE SADEN NO METER READ ANY HIGH TEMPERATURE, WHEN I RETURN FROM AIRPORT TO MY HOUSE (NO MORE THAN 50 KM)>> I HEARED THE STRONG SOUND OF [REDACTED VIN],, I STOPED THE CAR, AND OPEN THE COVER OF THE ENGINE ,,TO FIND SOMETHING LIKE MILK SPETING IN A FORM OF…"~37,225 mi, complaint #1506398
    • " I PURCHASED A NEW TOP OF THE LINE HONDA PILOT EX-L BACK IN 2005. MY WIFE DROVE IT FOR NINE YEARS AND TOOK IMPECCABLE CARE OF IT. I STARTED DRIVING IT A YEAR AGO WHEN WE LEASED A 2013 CR-V FOR HER. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, I WAS MAKING THE THREE MILE JOURNEY TO…"~84,000 mi, complaint #1169960
  8. #8

    fuel tank and lines

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER. FUEL GAUGE READING STOPED WORKING ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO. FUEL TANK IS 100% FULL WITH FUEL BUT THE GAUGE IS READING SLIGHTLY ABOVE HALF FULL. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO ME, MY FAMILY AND TO OTHERS. I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREET…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1574180
  9. #9

    glass and windshield

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "WHILE DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY ON A LIGHT RAINY DAY, I DROVE THROUGH A COUPLE OF INCHES OF SHEETED WATER, ON THE ROAD WAY. THE WATER WAS PUSHED UP OVER THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE IN A SOLID SHEET, THAT WAS HEAVY ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY OBSCURE VISION FOR AT LEAST 3 SEC…"~2,200 mi, complaint #1168621
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY HEARD A CRACKING NOISE COME FROM WINDSHIELD. AFTER PARKING VEHICLE I NOTICED A CRACK ON WINDSHIELD STARTING ON PASSENGER SIDE AT FRONT POST AND TRAVELING TOWARDS CENTER OF VEHICLE. CHECKED FOR STONE CHIP AND FOUND NONE. SUSPECT…"~15,250 mi, complaint #1216705
    • "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, a sudden booming noise was heard, and the driver noticed that the sunroof had exploded causing the fractured glass to enter the cabin of the vehicle. No injuries w…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1792209
  10. #10

    interior trim

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "THE SEATS ARE MISERABLY UNCOMFORTABLE -- THE HEADREST TILTS FAR TOO FORWARD AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED."complaint #1274395
    • "THE SEATS BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES CAUSING HIP AND LEG PAIN. WE PLAN TO DRIVE THE CAR ON LONG TRIPS, HOWEVER, THIS CAR IS NOT SUITED FOR DISTANCE DRIVING DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEATS."complaint #1374478
    • "Constant mold accumulates inside my car, creating an unpleasant, musty odor that fills the air. Over time, this persistent growth not only detracts from the vehicle's interior appearance but also poses potential health risks for anyone who enters. I have had t…"complaint #2124986
  11. #11

    other

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "COMPLAINT - HONDA NO LONGER PROVIDES A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE VEHICLES. IT INSTEAD RELIES ON A MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM. I CHANGE MY OIL MORE FREQUENTLY THAN THE RECOMMENDED 7500 MILES, WHICH MEANS THAT THE MAINTENANCE MINDER NO LONGER WORKS, AS IT IS…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1685114
    • "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while changing the passenger’s side front wheel, the factory jack sold originally with the vehicle failed to lift the vehicle high enough to allow the contact to remove the wheel. The vehicle was not…"~136,000 mi, complaint #1922911
    • "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while changing a flat tire on the driver's side front, the OEM jack was placed under the hard point located under the frame behind the driver's side front tire. The contact stated that the jack had a slot…"~178,000 mi, complaint #1845445
  12. #12

    sunroof

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I-5 SOUTH FREEWAY, I HEARD AN EXPLODING SOUND ON SUNROOF. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THE SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED. MY CAR MILEAGE IS AROUND 13,000 MILES."~13,000 mi, complaint #1258234
    • "SEVERAL WATER LEAKS INTO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF YEAR. AFTER THIRD LEAK I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY DISCOVERED SUNROOF DRAIN PLUGS WERE CLOGGED. AFTER CLEANING SO FAR NO MORE INTERIOR LEAKS. VEHICLE MILES 22K - 31K."~22,000 mi, complaint #1538956
    • "ON 7/25/2020 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 9:00 PM CENTER LAND OF A [REDACTED ADDRESS] WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND DISCOVERED THE SUNROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED, WITH NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1680234
  13. #13

    transmission automatic

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND ACTIVATING THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS ENCOUNTERED AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR SHIFT…"~46,000 mi, complaint #1267350
    • "AT ABOUT 55000 MILES MY PILOT STARTED JERKING/HESITATING AT ALL SPEEDS, ANY ROAD, USUALLY AFTER SHIFTING GEARS BOTH UP AND DOWN. NOW I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2017 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SO ALL RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. SO, I T…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1494755
  14. #14

    abs module

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "BOUGHT NEW HONDA PILOT 2015. BRAKES ARE NOT SAFE. BRAKING WHILE TURNING TO DRIVER SIDE MAKE SOUND AND CAR WON'T STOPPING . IT HAPPENED TO ME IN PARKING LOT AS WELL AS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY EXIT. I DROVE MANY DIFFERENT CARS DURING PAST 15 YEARS BUT THIS IS…"~600 mi, complaint #1177664
    • "WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AND WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES SEEM NOT TO ENGAGE, BUT THEN ENGAGE, THE ENGINE REVS UP. THE ENGINE STAYS IDLED UP UNTIL THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED. TWO OCCURENCES HAPPENED IN ONE DAY AND DOESN'T DUPLICATE FOR THE DEALERSHIP. TWO WE…"~56,200 mi, complaint #1529671
  15. #15

    backup camera

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AFTER PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER IN REVERSE, FROM A STATIONARY POSITION, THE REVERSE CAMERA HAS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH KEEPS THE DRIVER FROM BEING ABLE TO SAFELY SEE OBSTACLES (PEDESTRIANS) WHEN BACKING UP. THIS SAFETY FEATURE IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN TALLER V…"~39,800 mi, complaint #1635301
  16. #16

    brake pads and rotors

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING AT ABOUT 65000 MILES. I DECIDED TO TAKE TO HONDA IN DUBLIN OH AND THEY RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE ALL ROTORS. I ALSO DECIDED TO FLUSH BRAKE FLUID. I SAW ANOTHER COMPLAINT AND THOUGHT I S…"~65,000 mi, complaint #1494757
    • "BREAKS SEEM OFF & WEAK A YEAR AFTER OWNERSHIP. TOOK INTO DEALERSHIP LOOK INTO PROBLEM. SAID THEY LOOKED GREAT AND COMPLETED MULTI POINT INSPECTION. GAVE ME PAPERWORK SAYING THEY WERE STILL GOOD. FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND BREAK POORLY. TOOK IT BA…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1515243
  17. #17

    control module

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "MY CENTER CONSOLE (NAV/AC/RADIO) TURNS OFF EVERY 30 SECONDS IN MY 2015 PILOT WITH 8K MILES. IT STARTS WITH A LOUD "POP" SOUNDS THROUGH THE SPEAKERS, FOLLOWED BY THE ENTIRE CENTER CONSOLE GOING BLACK, AND RESETING. IT HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF THE RADIO AND/OR AI…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1262904
    • "SINCE DECEMBER OF 2016 THE CENTER CONSOLE (HEATING/COOLING SETTINGS, STEREO, VOLUME CONTROLS) HAVE FLASHED, FADED, OR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A DRIVING DISTRACTION AND HAZARD TO THE OPERATOR(S) OF THIS VEHICLE. SINCE THE PU…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1674036
  18. #18

    key fob and immobilizer

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AFTER DRIVING FOR AN HOUR, TURNED CAR OFF FOR TWENTY MINUTES. WHEN STARTING THE CAR WITH THE SAME KEY THE IMMOBILIZING SYSTEM WENT OFF. FOR TWO AND ONE HALF HOURS CAR WOULD NOT START. A TOW TRUCK HAD TO BE CALLED. THEN SIX HOURS LATER AFTER TOWING PUTTING THE…"~31,000 mi, complaint #1516471
  19. #19

    trunk or liftgate

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "My son open tailgate to place his backpack and close the gate. I heard a snap and was wondering what had happened and notice the the hydraulic arm broke. I think this is dangerous because the tailgate is heavy and can hurt or kill someone!!"complaint #1771694
    • "Trunk closed on my head and trapped me. It lifted and then closed on my hair trapping me by my braids. I had to get assistance to get free"complaint #1851874
  20. #20

    wheel or rim

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE JACK THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. THE JACK WAS E…"~500 mi, complaint #1196086
    • "THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THANKFULLY I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT THE CABLE SNAPPED AND THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED SECONDS EARLIER WHILE I WAS DRIVING 50."~70,000 mi, complaint #1632542
  21. #21

    wiper and washer

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE BECAME DISENGAGED FROM WIPER ARM. *TR"~1,429 mi, complaint #1150219
    • "WINDSHEID WIPER RESERVIOR STARTED LEAKING. UNABLE TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD. LEAK WAS CAUSED BY CRACK IN SEAM OF RESERVIOR. MAY HAVE BEEN A MANUFACTURING OR DESIGN DEFECT."~40,000 mi, complaint #1397488
  22. #22

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ALUMINUM AIR CONDENSERS INSTALLED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE VEHICLE GRILL. SUIT SETTLED IN 2012 ON OTHER MODELS. HONDA REFUSES TO COVER UNDER GENERAL WARRANTY CLAIMING ROAD DAMAGE. WE SAY FAULTY DESIGN THAT THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT FOR A LONG TIME."~32,000 mi, complaint #1303227
  23. #23

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "MY 2015 HONDA PILOT EX-L HESITATES TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING. IT MOSTLY HAPPEN WHEN TURNING RIGHT, WHEN I TURN AND TRY TO ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL BECOMES NON RESPONSIVE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. THERE'S NO ACCELERATION WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC! I HAVE TAKEN…"~36,000 mi, complaint #1575690
  24. #24

    alignment and pull

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AFTER TAKING THE PILOT FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT TWICE, THE CAR STILL PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I WILL TAKE IT FOR A THIRD TIME THIS WEEK. TIRE PRESSURE IS OK, BRAKES ARE OK."~35,000 mi, complaint #1359755
  25. #25

    catalytic converter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The catalytic converter system on my vehicle is failing prematurely due to the vehicle’s built-in fuel management and energy-saving computer settings. These settings cause excess fuel to be burned and pushed into the catalytic converter, damaging the unit. In…"complaint #2133320
  26. #26

    emissions aftertreatment

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHEN DRIVING THE CHECK FUEL CAP LIGHT HAS COME ON 2 TIMES AND IT WENT OFF. THEN AN ICON THAT LOOKS LIKE AN ENGINE COMES ON AND IT IS THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT. AFTER READING HUNDREDS OF HONDA CUSTOMERS WITH THE PILOT, CIVIC AND ACCORD HAVE THE…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1692074
  27. #27

    engine oil consumption

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The valve cover gasket spool valve is leaking oil. Oil appears to be leaking on the alternator causing it to short and die. There is a Honda service bulletin 20-023 which shows 2009-15 pilots having this problem. However, Honda has declined to cover my repair…"complaint #2058436
  28. #28

    fuel pump

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "When my car parked garage, I was starting to smell gas thru out house, I don’t have anything gas house all electric, started get light headed with headache never had it before, my son was also complaint of headaches. So I took it to Right Honda dealership th…"complaint #2000207
  29. #29

    infotainment head unit

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I HAVE A 2015 HONDA PILOT WITH NAVIGATION. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND RADIO HAVE CONTINUOUSLY REBOOTED ON THEIR OWN SINCE TUESDAY. HONDA CORORATE REFERS ME TO THE DEALERSHIPS. THE DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO WORK ON THE CAR AS THEY SAY IT IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND TH…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1262376
  30. #30

    instrument cluster

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "THE COMPASS STARTED FLASHING I CALL THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THAT TO CALIBRATE IT BACK JUST DRIVE IN A CIRCLE ON A PARKING LOT. THAT WOULD WORK BUT THE FLASHING HAS APPEARED MORE OFTEN AND NOW IT WON'T GO AWAY. IT FLASHES ALL THE TIME AND IT IS DISTRACTING WHI…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1422357
  31. #31

    lighting exterior

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, he became aware that the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination. After a visual inspection of the headlights, the contact observed that both hea…"complaint #1996838
  32. #32

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE SHUDDERS (SHAKES) AT SPEEDS OF 40-45 MPH. HAD CONVERSATION WITH HONDA ADVISOR (3/18) WHO SAID THIS WAS NORMAL. NOT SURE, BUT WANT TO REPORT IT ANYWAY BECAUSE IT SHOULDN'T BE NORMAL. I'M STILL NOTICING THIS (2/2019). HOPEFULLY, VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP DEA…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1538973
  33. #33

    parking brake

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK, PASSENGERS GOT OFF, DRIVER TRIED TO OPEN TRUNK USING SIDE TRUNK BUTTON BUT IT DID NOT OPEN. DRIVER WENT TO TRUNK TO OPEN IT MANUALLY BUT IT STILL FAILED TO OPEN. DRIVER WENT IN FRONT TO TRY OPENING THE TRUNK AGAIN AND THAT'S WHEN THE C…"complaint #1138733
  34. #34

    power windows and locks

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "BOTH REAR DOOR WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY ARE FOUND OPEN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 INCHES."~52,000 mi, complaint #1555160
  35. #35

    steering column

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "My whole steering wheel detached while driving "complaint #2119703
  36. #36

    steering rack mechanical

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT STRAIGHT AND SEEMS LOSS WHEN TURNING"~99,349 mi, complaint #1725800
  37. #37

    suspension struts shocks

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that upon pulling into the gas station and parking the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, and the contact also noticed a grinding sound coming from the underbody of the vehicle. The conta…"~270,000 mi, complaint #2214580
  38. #38

    timing belt or chain

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE/MISFIRING ON HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED TIMING TENSIONER, TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP ALSO REPLACED VARIABLE TIMING TENSIONER, COIL PACKS, SPARK PLUGS. ISSUE STILL PERSIST WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING…"complaint #1776809
  39. #39

    tire failure

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "My vehicle started shimmying at 55 MPH up to 70 MPH. My repair show told me that two of the tire walls are flattening out and it's dangerous to drive. "complaint #2101709
  40. #40

    wiring harness

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. ALL OTHER LIGHTS IN THE PILOT ARE OPERATIONAL. THIS IS NOT A HEAD LAMP ISSUE, BUT APPEARS TO BE A WIRING PROBLEM AS ALL OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING HAS BEEN PERFORMED."~211,000 mi, complaint #1527873

NHTSA investigations

Search NHTSA's own recall and complaint database for HONDA PILOT directly.