2021 Cadillac XT6 vs 2021 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 16, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac XT6 | 2021 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 443 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 815 | 99 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 32,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT6 | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 132 |
| Engine | 4 | 108 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 98 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 44 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 26 |
| Power Train | 1 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2021 Cadillac XT6
2021 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.