2018 Honda Pilot
Common Problems
Ranked from 183 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
115complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine automatically shuts off at idle and fails to restart, leaving the vehicle inoperable.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
- 2
Vehicle Power Off During Stopping Events
51complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle’s electrical system shuts off unexpectedly during stops, leading to a loss of all functions.
- 3
Fuel Pump Module Failure
29complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump module is failing, leading to vehicle hesitation, stalling, and loss of power, increasing the risk of accidents.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
- 4
Vehicle Hesitation During Acceleration
25complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle hesitates and stalls during acceleration, reducing performance and increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 23V858000
- 5
Recall Issues with Parts Availability
21complaintsMedium severityOtherRecalls for various systems are pending due to lack of parts availability, causing frustration and safety concerns.
- 6
Driver's seat belt too short
8complaintsSafety riskOtherThe driver's seat belt is excessively short, restricting the driver’s ability to check blind spots.
- 7
Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction Leading to Unwanted Acceleration
5complaintsSafety riskOtherThe vehicle speed control system malfunctions, causing sudden unwanted acceleration, posing a safety risk to the driver and passengers.
- 8
Sunroof shattering or exploding
3complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof shatters or explodes while driving at highway speeds, posing a risk of injury or damage.
- 9
Engine Failure Due to Overheating
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats and fails, leading to vehicle shutdown and increasing the risk of accidents.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.