2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Toyota Highlander
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 Honda Pilot | 2016 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,701 | 110 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 365 | 269 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 20–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,336 mi | 27,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 768 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 579 | 14 |
| Power Train | 200 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 170 | 3 |
| Structure | 53 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 258 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 114 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 103 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 75 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 57 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 33 | 0 |
2016 Honda Pilot
2016 Toyota Highlander
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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.