2026 Honda Pilot
Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 27 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
Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
15 of 27 total reports mention: steering.
Seat belts
4 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Pilot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
The occupant detection system for all five rear seats is erratic, frequently reporting seats as occupied and unbuckled when they are empty or folded flat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-29
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
3 of 27 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle since purchase has a delay of a few seconds after hitting the gas pedal to move forward. Once the vehicle does decide to move, it surges to a high rpm before switching to second gear moving forward rather aggressively.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Air bags
3 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.
Suspension
2 of 27 total reports mention: suspension.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V424000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V424000 · Structure, suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 Honda Pilot reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Pilot?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Pilot have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.