2014 Honda Pilot problems and complaints

Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Engine (31), Structure (20), Wheels (16).

Key takeaways

  • 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 8 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine3127%
Structure2017%
Wheels1614%
Unknown Or Other1513%
Electrical System98%
Service Brakes98%
Air Bags98%
Power Train76%
Suspension76%
Fuel/Propulsion System54%
Vehicle Speed Control43%
Steering43%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD4/54/55/54/5
2014 Honda Pilot SUV FWD4/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-06-24

Component Involved: Engine Lubrication / Cylinder Head / Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Spool Valve (Solenoid Assembly) and Electrical Charging System (Alternator). Vehicle Affected Example: Honda vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 (J35 Engine Series) with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), including the Honda Pilot. Des...

Engine And Engine Cooling,engine - filed 2026-06-17

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud pop coming from the engine department. The contact became aware of a severe drop in the oil level while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed t...

Electrical System - filed 2026-03-16

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 176,362. The vehicle became disabled two weeks after purchase, and was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered that the mileage was...

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More for the 2014 Honda Pilot

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.