2025 Honda Pilot
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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 | 267 |
| 2007 | 211 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 293 |
| 2012 | 171 |
| 2013 | 271 |
| 2014 | 116 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 1696 |
| 2017 | 920 |
| 2018 | 439 |
| 2019 | 898 |
| 2020 | 484 |
| 2021 | 429 |
| 2022 | 151 |
| 2023 | 139 |
| 2024 | 112 |
| 2025 | 196 |
| 2026 | 19 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
38% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 74 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the adaptive cruise control erroneously deactivated, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260713
22% of complaints: electrical system — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and adas.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Started up vehicle, and (all the bashboard warning lights illuminated),tsa,check engine light,power steering, brake lights.....all of them. Doors won't lock, and the raido stays on, even when the vehicle is completely turned off.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260719
Also filed under STEERING and ENGINE
20% of complaints: steering — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.
16% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY15% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 24V900000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Campaign 25V031000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.
Campaign 25V056000 — check if this car was fixed
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 25V391000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (74 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (43 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (39 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 24V900000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V031000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V056000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V391000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Honda Pilot is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Pilot?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Pilot have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.