2016 Honda Pilot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1701 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Engine (768), Electrical System (579), Unknown Or Other (290).
Key takeaways
- 1701 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 768 | 45% |
| Electrical System | 579 | 34% |
| Unknown Or Other | 290 | 17% |
| Power Train | 200 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 170 | 10% |
| Structure | 53 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 45 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 1% |
| Steering | 18 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-09-20
I have an unresolved rear sub frame recall. The dealer looked at the problem. Said to fix it that control arms need to be replaced. Along with any other parts to fix recall. They submitted to Honda for goodwill claim to cover control arms. Honda approved it, and dealer told by Honda don’t know when parts be in. That wa...
Engine - filed 2026-09-19
very well maintained 2016 honda pilot oil changes done on time only 149k miles started it up labor day weekend to a sound of engine knock. It ran for a min or two before I turn it off oil was full. It is not the failed timing the belt tenisoner.... I called my local Honda dealership where they said my vin was not inclu...
Engine - filed 2026-09-09
Engine warning light came on, then all warning lights came on, then the engine just stopped. Honda dealer confirmed it was due to a failed crankshaft and might be covered under a current recall, 23V-751. We spent over $10,000 in diagnostics, purchasing a rebuilt engine and installing the rebuilt engine. The issue was ...
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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.