2019 Honda Pilot
This year had more than double the complaints of 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 720 |
| 2004 | 544 |
| 2005 | 679 |
| 2006 | 266 |
| 2007 | 211 |
| 2008 | 132 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 291 |
| 2012 | 170 |
| 2013 | 270 |
| 2014 | 116 |
| 2015 | 107 |
| 2016 | 1660 |
| 2017 | 899 |
| 2018 | 425 |
| 2019 | 859 |
| 2020 | 465 |
| 2021 | 400 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2025 | 156 |
| 2026 | 8 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
29% of complaints: electrical system — 246 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Started vehicle and proceeded to drive forward in my driveway when smoke started coming in the vehicle. Noticed after driving that the smoke was coming in the vehicle from under the glove box on the passenger side by the floor mat.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240327
25% of complaints: engine — 217 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURY13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 109 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: power train — 84 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 71 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019.
Campaign 18V848000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V298000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle.
Campaign 19V784000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge.
Campaign 20V440000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 20V439000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 21V165000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Campaign 21V215000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 21V932000 — check if this car was fixed
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 23V431000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V751000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
Engine failure
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Engine failure
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.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V365000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (246 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (217 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (109 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V365000 (structure, suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V848000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V298000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V784000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V440000 (back over prevention, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V439000 (back over prevention, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V165000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V215000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V932000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V431000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V751000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda Pilot is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Pilot?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?
13 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.