2020 Honda Pilot vs 2022 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Pilot | 2022 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 475 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 93 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 7 |
| 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 | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 207 | 29 |
| Engine | 99 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 79 | 37 |
| Lane Departure | 39 | 14 |
| Power Train | 34 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 7 |
| 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.