MYRModel Year Report

2018 Honda Pilot

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Honda Pilot
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
439
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 720 complaints 2003 2004: 544 complaints 2005: 679 complaints 2006: 267 complaints 2006 2007: 211 complaints 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 134 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 293 complaints 2012: 171 complaints 2012 2013: 271 complaints 2014: 116 complaints 2015: 109 complaints 2015 2016: 1,706 complaints 2017: 929 complaints 2018: 439 complaints 2018 439 2019: 905 complaints 2020: 491 complaints 2021: 435 complaints 2021 2022: 161 complaints 2023: 144 complaints 2024: 115 complaints 2024 2025: 204 complaints 2026: 23 complaints
2003: 720 complaints 2003 2004: 544 complaints 2005: 679 complaints 2005 2006: 267 complaints 2007: 211 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 134 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 293 complaints 2011 2012: 171 complaints 2013: 271 complaints 2013 2014: 116 complaints 2015: 109 complaints 2015 2016: 1,706 complaints 2017: 929 complaints 2018: 439 complaints 2018 439 2019: 905 complaints 2020: 491 complaints 2021: 435 complaints 2021 2022: 161 complaints 2023: 144 complaints 2023 2024: 115 complaints 2025: 204 complaints 2025 2026: 23 complaints
2003: 720 complaints 2003 2004: 544 complaints 2004 2005: 679 complaints 2005 2006: 267 complaints 2006 2007: 211 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2008 2009: 134 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 293 complaints 2011 2012: 171 complaints 2012 2013: 271 complaints 2013 2014: 116 complaints 2014 2015: 109 complaints 2015 2016: 1,706 complaints 2016 2017: 929 complaints 2017 2018: 439 complaints 2018 439 2019: 905 complaints 2019 2020: 491 complaints 2020 2021: 435 complaints 2021 2022: 161 complaints 2022 2023: 144 complaints 2023 2024: 115 complaints 2024 2025: 204 complaints 2025 2026: 23 complaints 2026

2018: 439 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2003720
2004544
2005679
2006267
2007211
2008133
2009134
2010111
2011293
2012171
2013271
2014116
2015109
20161,706
2017929
2018439
2019905
2020491
2021435
2022161
2023144
2024115
2025204
202623

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

36% · 156 reports
FIRE
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I was driving on the highway, and the sensor stating the transmission is too hot popped up on the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-26

2018 Honda Pilot – Engine Failed to Restart During Auto Idle Stop I own a 2018 Honda Pilot that has experienced an intermittent Auto Idle Stop restart failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-26

Electrical system

19% · 85 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.

CRASH
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The vehicle will not start occasionally and states brake issue. The brakes becomes rigid and I'm left stranded until it corrected itself. This is a KNOWN issue, and yet they won't do a recall. It seems like a deceptive practice.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Also filed under Service brakes

Power train

18% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing torque converter and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

INJURY
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2018 Honda Pilot Transmission Failed at Only 34,726 Miles I want to share my experience so other Honda owners are aware of a very premature transmission failure. I am the original owner of a 2018 Honda Pilot with only 34,726 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 63 reports
CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 62 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2018Complaint volume 439 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2018-05-30Seats18V221000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge.

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    2019-06-07Engine and engine cooling19V298000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge.

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    2022-01-18Latches/locks/linkages, structure21V932000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2022-06-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-03-26 No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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    2024-03-28Engine and engine cooling23V751000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024.

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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
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    2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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    2025-08-20Preliminary evaluationOpen Engine failure
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    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V365000 American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 156 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 85 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 78 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
  • Recall 18V221000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V298000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 21V932000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
  • Recall 23V751000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2018 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda Pilot is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Pilot?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Pilot have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.