2022 Honda Pilot: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 190 complaints
190
Total Complaints
24,000mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
6
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

18,250 25th Percentile
24,000 Median Mileage
54,175 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Unknown Or Other
25
Electrical System
23
Automatic Emergency Braking
18
Engine
17
Service Brakes
14
Warnings
13
Power Train
11
Adaptive Cruise Control
11
Assist
7
Body
7

Severity Assessment

6
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"SUV(Honda Pilot 2022) continues to brake. and lose power after brake pedal has been released causing unsafe and un controlled stopping. ( No warning lights or errors ) We have almost been rear ended do to this. Taken back to dealer to repair after only 200 miles on SUV. Dealer replaced antilock brak..."
"The contact owns a 2022 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the braking system would erroneously activate causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the brake lights would randomly flash on and off. The cause of the failure w..."
"I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. Ther..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 34 TX: 25 MD: 16 NY: 16 FL: 15 GA: 6 WA: 6 UT: 5 IN: 5 TN: 5

Honda Pilot — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200387556
200464241
200595461
200633031
200726312
200816414
200917413
201014220
201138744
201222522
201336014
201414911
201513611
2016226239
2017123210
201861715
2019128721
202071215
202162024
20231573
20241402
202521713

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

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.
Master Cylinder
Campaign 23V458000 | 29/06/2023
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Front Passenger
Campaign 24V064000 | 01/02/2024
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
  • Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
  • Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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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