2005 Honda Pilot vs 2006 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Honda Pilot | 2006 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 679 | 268 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 150 | 63 |
| Investigations | 7 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 103,400 mi | 100,356 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 176 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 120 | 61 |
| Service Brakes | 98 | 24 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 96 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 18 |
| Engine | 48 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 20 |
| Suspension | 38 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 105 | 11 |
| Stalling | 31 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 21 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
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.