Is the Honda Pilot Reliable?
2003–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Honda Pilot Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 2 | 106 | 5 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 2024 | 3 | 51 | 1 | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2023 | 2 | 96 | — | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2022 | 1 | 100 | 5 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2021 | 3 | 315 | 7 | — | 52 | Fair |
| 2020 | 4 | 363 | 1 | — | 50 | Fair |
| 2019 | 6 | 660 | 14 | — | 33 | Poor |
| 2018 | 4 | 309 | 4 | — | 48 | Fair |
| 2017 | 2 | 627 | 6 | — | 57 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Pilot Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Pilot scores 15 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Honda Pilot Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 2627 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Honda Pilot reliable?+
The Honda Pilot scores 53/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 27 recall campaigns and 2627 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Pilot is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Pilot achieved the highest reliability score of 63/100 with 1 recall and 100 complaints.
How many miles does a Pilot last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Honda Pilot owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Pilot will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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