2005 BMW X5 vs 2005 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 82 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 150 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,038 mi | 103,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 176 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 120 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 98 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 96 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 57 |
| Engine | 12 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 31 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 105 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
2005 BMW X5
2005 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.