2023 Honda Pilot power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Honda Pilot — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine required a short block replacement at approximately 40,000 miles. There was a severe knocking sound and the dealer diagnosed heavy scoring and abnormal wear present on the front bank cylinder walls. The result was excessive internal engine clearance and cylinder wall damage. Engine…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“Vehicle had an engine fire yesterday. Inner cv boot is burned. Luckily fire was put out quickly with a fire extinguisher.”
filed Jul 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pilot | 3 | 15% |
| 2025 Pilot | 20 | 10% |
| 2024 Pilot | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 Pilot | 14 | 9% |
| 2021 Pilot | 24 | 6% |
| 2020 Pilot | 35 | 7% |
| 2019 Pilot | 92 | 10% |
| 2018 Pilot | 78 | 18% |
| 2017 Pilot | 122 | 13% |
| 2016 Pilot | 200 | 12% |
| 2015 Pilot | 11 | 10% |
| 2014 Pilot | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.