2023 Honda Pilot vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda Pilot | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 140 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 317 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 107 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,477 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 228 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 73 |
| Structure | 6 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 56 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 36 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 47 |
| Power Train | 10 | 31 |
| Engine | 13 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 11 |
| Stalling | 7 | 16 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2023 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.