2016 Chevrolet Trax vs 2016 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Trax | 2016 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 117 | 1,701 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,114 | 365 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,890 mi | 50,336 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trax | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 768 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 579 |
| Power Train | 13 | 200 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 170 |
| Structure | 7 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 45 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 20 | 103 |
| Stalling | 9 | 258 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 57 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 114 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 75 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 67 |
2016 Chevrolet Trax
2016 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.