2016 Honda Pilot vs 2018 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 | 2016 Honda Pilot | 2018 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,677 | 433 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 365 | 140 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 51,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 755 | 154 |
| Electrical System | 578 | 85 |
| Power Train | 197 | 78 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 165 | 62 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 62 |
| Structure | 53 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 253 | 61 |
| Clunking / rattling | 108 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 99 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 74 | 43 |
| Won’t start | 67 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 57 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 15 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 32 | 6 |
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.