2015 Honda Pilot
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 109
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 109 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 720 |
| 2004 | 544 |
| 2005 | 679 |
| 2006 | 267 |
| 2007 | 211 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 293 |
| 2012 | 172 |
| 2013 | 272 |
| 2014 | 116 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 1,719 |
| 2017 | 937 |
| 2018 | 441 |
| 2019 | 919 |
| 2020 | 492 |
| 2021 | 448 |
| 2022 | 170 |
| 2023 | 148 |
| 2024 | 117 |
| 2025 | 214 |
| 2026 | 27 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
20% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On July 3, 2026 the check engine light, check VSA warning and check emissions warning indicators all illuminated simultaneously and the vehicle began to misfire and sputter which triggered an immediate slow down of traffic behind me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Electrical system
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and spark plugs.
Service brakes
11% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Brake pedal has been spongy since new. Selling dealer say there is nothing wrong with vehicle. They did nothing. A deer ran out in front of me, I hit the brakes and pedal when down and I hit deer $4,100 damage to front end?
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-05
Vehicle was put in park, passengers got off, driver tried to open trunk using side trunk button but it did not open. Driver went to trunk to open it manually but it still failed to open.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-12
When first apply the brakes the pedal is spongie if you pump once the pedal becomes firm like it should be!
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-10
Power train
10% · 11 reportsAir bags
10% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My whole steering wheel detached while driving
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-12
Also filed under Steering
The compass started flashing I call the dealership they said that to calibrate it back just drive in a circle on a parking lot. That would work but the flashing has appeared more often and now it won't go away.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Also filed under Structure
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-11-06Air bags18V661000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.
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2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
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2024-11-08Recall queryClosed 2025-08-20 Engine failure
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V661000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2015 Honda Pilot reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Honda Pilot is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Pilot?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Pilot have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.