MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Honda Pilot Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 5,599 total NHTSA owner complaints and 80 federal recall campaigns for the Honda Pilot.
Best Pilot Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Pilot Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 5.2 / 10 | 188(14.5/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Pilot | 6.1 / 10 | 108(8.3/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Pilot | 6.2 / 10 | 132(10.2/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Pilot | 5.9 / 10 | 142(10.9/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Pilot | 4.4 / 10 | 418(32.2/10k) | 10 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Pilot | 3.4 / 10 | 477(36.7/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Pilot | 3.6 / 10 | 880(67.7/10k) | 13 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Pilot | 4.2 / 10 | 436(33.5/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Pilot | 4 / 10 | 910(70/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Pilot | 4.1 / 10 | 1,684(129.5/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Pilot | 5.8 / 10 | 108(8.3/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Pilot | 6.7 / 10 | 116(8.9/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |