2025 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Honda Pilot
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 | 2025 Honda Pilot | 2026 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 197 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 0 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,218 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 54 | 0 |
| Steering | 38 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 1 |
| Engine | 30 | 0 |
| Power Train | 20 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
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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.