2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Kia Sorento
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 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,699 | 1,248 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 365 | 274 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,336 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 767 | 693 |
| Electrical System | 579 | 107 |
| Power Train | 200 | 123 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 170 | 53 |
| Structure | 53 | 110 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 62 |
| Steering | 18 | 80 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 67 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 258 | 118 |
| Clunking / rattling | 114 | 59 |
| Check engine light | 103 | 133 |
| Hesitation / surging | 75 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 57 | 81 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 28 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 33 | 0 |
2016 Honda Pilot
2016 Kia Sorento
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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.