2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
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 | 2020 Honda Pilot | 2020 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 485 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 98 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 210 | 12 |
| Engine | 101 | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 83 | 4 |
| Power Train | 35 | 9 |
| Lane Departure | 42 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2020 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.