Is the 2022 Honda Pilot reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Pilot is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Pilot?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Pilot have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2022 Honda Pilot

▲ Better than typical

2022 Honda Pilot
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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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 170
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Forward collision avoidance

Complaints per year

2022: 170 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.

Forward collision avoidance

39% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASHINJURY

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The car has used Automatic braking 3 times for no reason. No one is front of us. It also used automatic braking and then made the car die? Or lose all power and there was no object in front of us, in the middle of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-06

My 2022 Honda Pilot Black Edition (VIN [XXX], 62,900 miles) has multiple intermittent safetyâcritical failures involving the transmission, acceleration, adaptive cruise control, and HVAC blower.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31

Also filed under Power train and vehicle speed control

Electrical system

24% · 40 reports

CRASH

Engine

21% · 36 reports

CRASH

Lane departure

15% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

Service brakes

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

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The car accelerated brakes did not work or did not function. The. âBrakes âword (brown color ) flashed 2 x. I was going to work I parked on the upper level of the parking structure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-15

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the braking system would erroneously activate causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-25

SUV(Honda Pilot 2022) continues to brake. and lose power after brake pedal has been released causing unsafe and un controlled stopping. ( No warning lights or errors ) We have almost been rear ended do to this.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-24

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2023-07-24Back over prevention23V431000 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.

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2023-08-07Service brakes, hydraulic23V458000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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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

2022 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Forward collision avoidance: 67 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 40 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
Recall 23V431000 · Back over prevention
Recall 23V458000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Honda Pilot reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Pilot is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Pilot?: The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Pilot have?: 5 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.