2023 Honda Pilot problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 128 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 Honda Pilot vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 128 NHTSA complaints on file-3
- Recalls — 5 recall campaigns for this model year-15
- Crash / fire reports — 3 crash reports and 1 fire report among complaints-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2023 Honda Pilot vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- SEAT BELTS21 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER10 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 reports
- STEERING8 reports
- VISIBILITY6 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6 reports
- ENGINE5 reports
- VISIBILITY/WIPER4 reports
- POWER TRAIN4 reports
- STRUCTURE4 reports
Recalls (5)
- SEATS24V859000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE24V900000
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.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25V031000
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. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC25V391000
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- STEERING23V735000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Crash-test ratings
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