Pilot (2026)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
J35Y8
3.5L 6-cyl / 285 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Pilot, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Honda Pilot complaints?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Pilot. The systems they name most often are the steering, the interior and the safety systems.
Is the 2026-2026 Honda Pilot a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Pilot. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Honda Pilot as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2026-2026 Honda Pilot vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Honda Pilot?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the steering, the interior and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 23 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.