2021 Honda Pilot
Common Problems
Ranked from 190 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
44complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing safety features such as adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation to fail.
- 2
Auto Idle Stop System Malfunction
36complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe auto idle stop system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall and fail to restart at traffic lights or stop signs.
Related recall: 20V440000
- 3
Airbag Recall Issues
35complaintsHigh severityElectricalRecall issues with airbags, where the replacement parts are unavailable and the manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable time frame for repair.
Related recall: 20V440000
- 4
Engine Stalling and Misbehavior
32complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls and misbehaves, leading to loss of power and difficulty restarting, posing a safety risk in traffic.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Infotainment System Glitches
31complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment system experiences random blackouts and glitches, affecting the display and functionality of the vehicle's screens.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
- 6
Driver Side Mirror Vibrations and Shaking
21complaintsHigh severityOtherThe driver side exterior rearview mirror vibrates and shakes at high speeds, obstructing the driver's view.
- 7
Electrical System Issues with Infotainment and Dashboard
12complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment system and dashboard display issues, including black screens, network communication errors, and intermittent audio skips.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V440000
- 8
Random Engine Shutdowns
6complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine randomly shuts off while idling, requiring the car to be restarted in park.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Stalls During Idle-Stop Engagement
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls when the idle-stop feature engages, requiring the car to be restarted in park.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Sunroof Explosions
4complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof spontaneously explodes, causing glass to shatter and potentially injure occupants.
- 11
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe forward collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to brake suddenly without any threat of collision.
Related recall: 23V458000
- 12
Steering Wheel Trembling and Vibrations
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringAt accelerating and decelerating speeds, the steering wheel trembles and vibrates, affecting driving stability.
- 13
Tire Blowouts
2complaintsHigh severityOtherTires, particularly the rear passenger tire, blow out suddenly during normal driving conditions, risking loss of control.
- 14
Unexplained Dashboard Noise
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe dashboard emits crackling and popping sounds, often interfering with audio and navigation systems.
Related 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.