2018 Honda Pilot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 439 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Engine (156), Electrical System (85), Power Train (78).
Key takeaways
- 439 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 | 156 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 85 | 19% |
| Power Train | 78 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 74 | 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%.
| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-12
Auto restart issues. I have reported this before. When coming to a stop and the engine shuts off it does not automatically restart. It has left me sitting at a light having to sit and wait before I am able to turn my car back on. This can be a huge safety issue when in traffic or when a line of cars is behind me or at ...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-11
All safety features turned off. I had a professional mechanic shop inspect. Since this happens randomly, they cannot provide exact diagnosis. This is a major safety risk! After I picked it up from the mechanic, I drove approximately 200 miles before the next occurance, while on a major interstate. All safety features t...
Unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-29
High Pressure Fuel Pump fails after implementing recall listed below. See recall information: December 18, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA ID Number: 23V858000 Manufacturer Honda (American Honda M...
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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.