2016 Honda Pilot structure problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Honda Pilot — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Taligate is rusting through near the handle as well as around the right taillight. Another recall for this exact issue is in place for the same year/make/model, yet my vehicle is not included in the recall. Faulty seals allow water to get into the tailgate and rust from the inside-out. Honda has…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
“no incident : recall that was done on hood. gas cap/lid doesn't close tightly Hood looks like it going to open , left side front end lifts when driving on freeway, Honda of the Desert replaced latch but it did not solve the problem”
filed May 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
A24-048 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2024
Structure problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 Pilot | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 Pilot | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 Pilot | 7 | 5% |
| 2021 Pilot | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Pilot | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 Pilot | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 Pilot | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 Pilot | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 Pilot | 9 | 8% |
| 2014 Pilot | 20 | 17% |
| 2013 Pilot | 47 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.