2018 Honda Pilot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Engine (158), Electrical System (85), Power Train (78).
Key takeaways
- 442 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 158 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 85 | 19% |
| Power Train | 78 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 75 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | 14% |
| Fuel System | 62 | 14% |
| Gasoline | 62 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 5% |
| Structure | 17 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-29
During acceleration between 1000-2000 rpm when I back out of the driveway or slowly start to accelerate on the street I hear a knocking sound only at that specific rpm. When cruising and I release the gas I feel a heavy sluggish and quick decrease of speed instead of it smoothly decelerating and slowly cruising. I took...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-27
I noticed a transmission error on my dash flashing D. The Honda dealership states that I have a code DTC P0741 for an SB 23-078 Torque Converter repair but my VIN is not covered under the Service Bulletin even though my car seems to meet all other specifications 2018 Honda Pilot, less than 150,000 miles with the issue ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-21
The contact owned a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was knocking very loudly, and the vehicle lost driving power. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired.
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More for the 2018 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.