2018 Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Honda Pilot — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“High Pressure Fuel Pump fails after implementing recall listed below. See recall information: December 18, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA ID Number: 23V858000 Manufacturer…”
filed Aug 29, 2026
“Honda pilot would not restart after auto ideal engine stop. This issue caused all the warnings lights to come on with blinking engine light! Honda dealer was not able to resolve the issue and ended up paying $1500 even though it was a part of their service bulletin 23-009.”
filed Jun 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 12 | 6% |
| 2024 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 Pilot | 8 | 5% |
| 2021 Pilot | 21 | 5% |
| 2020 Pilot | 31 | 6% |
| 2019 Pilot | 115 | 13% |
| 2017 Pilot | 122 | 13% |
| 2016 Pilot | 170 | 10% |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 Pilot | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.