2019 Honda Pilot: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1287 complaints
1287
Total Complaints
15,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
21
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
4,000
25th Percentile
15,000
Median Mileage
50,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
242
Engine
203
Unknown Or Other
156
Fuel/Propulsion System
98
Power Train
80
Fuel System, Gasoline
71
Automatic Emergency Braking
57
Warnings
45
Adaptive Cruise Control
45
Service Brakes
42
Severity Assessment
21
Crashes
5
Fires
27
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TOTALLY INADEQUATE. LOW BEAMS ILLUMINATE ROAD ONLY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AND NOT ENOUGH FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION OF “OVER DRIVING” THE HEADLIGHTS."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE, HILL START ASSIST, TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST, POWER STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE LITIGATION, BLIND SPOT, TRANSMISSION, AND EMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIRST TEXA..."
"THE VEHICLE WAS ADVERTISED WITH 'LED' LOW BEAM LIGHTS. IT HAS HALOGEN."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
242 complaints
25th: 2,846 mi
Median: 6,000 mi
75th: 15,500 mi
Engine
203 complaints
25th: 16,399 mi
Median: 41,500 mi
75th: 65,189 mi
Unknown Or Other
156 complaints
25th: 3,073 mi
Median: 5,150 mi
75th: 9,988 mi
Power Train
80 complaints
25th: 12,500 mi
Median: 19,500 mi
75th: 47,001 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 150
TX: 103
VA: 80
NY: 79
FL: 76
NC: 60
OH: 53
MD: 48
NJ: 48
IL: 42
Who Files Complaints?
0.3%
Original Owners
99.7%
Second+ Owners
Honda Pilot — Other Years
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Active Recalls (11)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Camera
Campaign 20V439000 | 28/07/2020
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
Software
Campaign 20V440000 | 28/07/2020
A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may conta
Hood
Campaign 21V932000 | 29/11/2021
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
Tires
Campaign 21V165000 | 11/03/2021
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 21V215000 | 25/03/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Body
Campaign 19V784000 | 31/10/2019
In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Owner notification began November 6 2019. Owners may contact Ho
Belts And Associated Pulleys
Campaign 19V298000 | 12/04/2019
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners m
Roof And Pillars
Campaign 18V848000 | 28/11/2018
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
Display Function
Campaign 23V431000 | 15/06/2023
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Campaign 23V751000 | 13/11/2023
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28