Model year
2024 Honda Pilot
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 116 complaints for the 2024 Honda Pilot (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SEAT BELTS (25), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (22), STEERING (20). NHTSA lists 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 720 complaints
- 2004 544 complaints
- 2005 679 complaints
- 2006 268 complaints
- 2007 211 complaints
- 2008 133 complaints
- 2009 134 complaints
- 2010 111 complaints
- 2011 293 complaints
- 2012 171 complaints
- 2013 271 complaints
- 2014 116 complaints
- 2015 109 complaints
- 2016 1,717 complaints
- 2017 935 complaints
- 2018 440 complaints
- 2019 919 complaints
- 2020 492 complaints
- 2021 446 complaints
- 2022 168 complaints
- 2023 146 complaints
- 2024 116 complaints
- 2025 214 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
Recalls
26V054000 · Jan 29, 2026
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to…
25V391000 · Jun 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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…
25V031000 · Jan 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
24V900000 · Nov 27, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
24V859000 · Nov 14, 2024
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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…
23V735000 · Nov 2, 2023
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
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.
Complaints
116 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA25004 | No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL… | Mar 26, 2025 | No close date in the file |
| PE25017 | Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status · SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER; SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH | Oct 28, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot FWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Pilot AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Pilot AWD TrailSport · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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