2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2019 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 2019 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 301 | 903 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,004 | 223 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 100 | 233 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 263 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 115 |
| Power Train | 36 | 92 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 121 |
| Service Brakes | 67 | 42 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 75 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 71 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 41 | 36 |
| Stalling | 21 | 100 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 44 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 29 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 9 |
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
2019 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.