2019 Honda Pilot
Common Problems
Ranked from 413 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
25 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.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
282complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine frequently stalls when the stop-start feature is engaged, requiring the vehicle to be restarted.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Electrical System Malfunction Causing Random Shutdowns
110complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle's electrical system intermittently fails, causing the engine to shut off and requiring the driver to restart the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
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Electrical System Connectivity Issues
15complaintsLow severityElectricalThe infotainment system and other electrical components experience connectivity issues, such as loss of radio and dashboard functionality.
Related recall: 20V440000
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Backup Camera Malfunction
14complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe backup camera displays distorted colors or fails to show a clear image, increasing the risk of accidents during reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
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Lane Departure Warning System Failure
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe lane departure warning system and other ADAS features intermittently fail, potentially leading to loss of safety features.
Related recall: 20V440000
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Auto-Start/Stop System Failure
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe auto-start/stop system frequently fails to restart the engine after stopping at a traffic light or intersection.
Related recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Battery Issues Leading to Vehicle Stalling
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalBattery issues cause the vehicle to stall, particularly after refueling, leading to inconvenience and safety concerns.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
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Engine Stall During Idle
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls during idle, especially when the auto-start/stop function is engaged, requiring manual restarts.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Faulty Backup Camera Displaying Distorted Colors
8complaintsLow severityElectricalThe backup camera often displays distorted colors, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
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Fuel System Problems
8complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with fuel pumps, fuel gauges, and emission systems, leading to engine stalling, incorrect fuel readings, and engine performance degradation.
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Steering Wheel Becomes Inoperable
8complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel unexpectedly becomes inoperable and shakes abnormally, posing a significant safety risk during driving.
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Stop-Start System Failure Causing Vehicle Not Starting
8complaintsSafety riskEngineThe stop-start system fails to restart the vehicle after being turned off, leading to potential safety risks.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Stop-Start System Malfunction Leading to Vehicle Stalling
8complaintsSafety riskEngineThe stop-start system frequently malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Fuel Injector Issues
7complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel injectors fail or malfunction, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and engine performance issues.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V215000, 23V858000
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Fuel Pump Recall Issue
7complaintsHigh severityFuel systemMultiple reports of the fuel pump recall issue, where the part to perform the recall repair was not available for over 9 months.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V215000, 23V858000
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Transmission Issues Leading to Acceleration Problems
6complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission malfunctions cause acceleration hesitation and occasional stalling, leading to safety concerns.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control Failure
5complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control systems frequently fail, leading to multiple error codes and disabling safety features.
Related recall: 20V440000
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Brake Malfunction Causing Unintended Acceleration
4complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brakes malfunction, causing unintended acceleration and nearly resulting in accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Reverse Camera Distortion
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalReverse camera issues, including distorted colors and failure to function properly, affecting visibility and safety.
Related recall: 20V440000
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Brake Light Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityBrakesRandom brake light malfunctions, where the brake lights illuminate unexpectedly without any cars around or warning signs.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Electrical System Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityElectricalMultiple electrical system malfunctions, including dashboard lights flickering and infotainment system issues.
Related recall: 20V440000
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Infotainment System Glitches
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently freezes, blacks out, or shows error messages, causing distraction and safety concerns.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
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Unintended Acceleration
3complaintsHigh severityEngineReports of unintended acceleration without warning lights or indications, posing a safety risk to the driver and passengers.
Related recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Rear View Camera Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe rear view camera fails to display the rearview, creating a safety hazard when reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
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.