2013 Honda Pilot vs 2015 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 | 2013 Honda Pilot | 2015 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 85 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,500 mi | 46,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 22 |
| Power Train | 54 | 11 |
| Structure | 47 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 13 |
| Suspension | 13 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 76 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2013 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.