2016 Model Year

Honda Pilot

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,598
Recalls
4
Crashes
22
Severe
40

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V219000 Mar 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V417000 Jun 2016

Other

No consequence data available

15V668000 Oct 2015

Other

No consequence data available

15V424000 Jul 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2026

Mechanic at Lee Street Garage reported lower end noise issues with engine and told me they don't recommend fixing other issues until I have vehicle lo...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2026

The fuel injector failed which cause safety issues such as reduced speed, failing safety issues, and the car is misfiring and not running safely. When...

SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2026

I was driving and went through an intersection when all of a sudden the car automatically shifted into Neutral and lights started flashing and stalled...

Engine
Oct 2026

Complete engine failure, threw rod through block. Oil was changed in October, still has 2000 miles before needing changing again.

Engine
Sep 2026

My engine has failed at ~104K miles after regular and consistent maintenance. The failure (rod bearing) matches Recall 23V751 but my VIN was excluded...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jul 2026

To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report ongoing engine and emissions system problems with my 2016 Honda Pilot that raise ser...

Engine
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that when he had parked the vehicle at work, he had heard an abnormal clicking sound from the...

Engine
Jun 2026

Honda Pilot 2016 and 83K miles and original owner. The car was traveling at I-95 going to Vermont when the engine light come on the dashboard showing...

Engine
Jun 2026

Torque shutter, transmission oil burning quickly

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
May 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that there was an abnormal engine knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There were recurring...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Honda Pilot has 1598 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 22 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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