2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Jeep Patriot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Pilot | 2016 Jeep Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,699 | 458 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 365 | 104 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,336 mi | 52,671 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Jeep Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 767 | 224 |
| Electrical System | 579 | 99 |
| Power Train | 200 | 74 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 170 | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 49 |
| Structure | 53 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 258 | 151 |
| Clunking / rattling | 114 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 103 | 60 |
| Hesitation / surging | 75 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 67 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 57 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 14 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 33 | 0 |
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.