2021 Honda Pilot vs 2023 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 | 2021 Honda Pilot | 2023 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 412 | 128 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 89 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 119 | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 92 | 18 |
| Engine | 96 | 11 |
| Lane Departure | 39 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 4 |
| Power Train | 24 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
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.