2025 Honda Pilot: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 217 complaints
217
Total Complaints
8,435mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
13
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
2,700
25th Percentile
8,435
Median Mileage
18,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
26
Steering
24
Engine
19
Power Train
16
Automatic Emergency Braking
16
Service Brakes
14
Adaptive Cruise Control
14
Unknown Or Other
11
Warnings
10
Vehicle Speed Control
10
Severity Assessment
13
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"My Honda Pilot 2025 vehicle's windshield cracked while driving on the interstate. The crack is on the driver side of the windshield, about 6 inches from the top.The crack begins as a single straight line before branching out into another curving line in the letter "L" shape. A passing vehicle kicked..."
"My Honda Pilot 2025 vehicle's windshield cracked while driving on the interstate. The crack is on the driver side of the windshield, about 6 inches from the top.The crack begins as a single straight line before branching out into another curving line in the letter "L" shape. A passing vehicle kicked..."
"My Honda Pilot 2025 vehicle's windshield cracked while driving on the interstate. The crack is on the driver side of the windshield, about 6 inches from the top.The crack begins as a single straight line before branching out into another curving line in the letter "L" shape. A passing vehicle kicked..."
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
26 complaints
25th: 852 mi
Median: 8,550 mi
75th: 17,500 mi
Power Train
16 complaints
Median: 8,435 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 22
NC: 20
FL: 15
CA: 14
MA: 13
VA: 11
PA: 11
NE: 10
SD: 9
NJ: 8
Honda Pilot — Other Years
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Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Filler Pipe And Cap
Campaign 24V900000 | 27/11/2024
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
Fuel Injection System
Campaign 25V031000 | 23/01/2025
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Rear/Other
Campaign 25V056000 | 05/02/2025
A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.
Pedals And Linkages
Campaign 25V391000 | 12/06/2025
A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
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