2016 Honda Pilot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1714 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Engine (773), Electrical System (580), Unknown Or Other (291).
Key takeaways
- 1714 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 773 | 45% |
| Electrical System | 580 | 34% |
| Unknown Or Other | 291 | 17% |
| Power Train | 201 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 172 | 10% |
| Structure | 54 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 45 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 25 | 1% |
| Fuel System | 19 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-15
I was driving and all of my dashboard lights lit up like a Christmas tree and i was unable to move the car safely without great difficulty in traffic during rush-hour with my children in the car the fuel pump went out was what i was told by Honda and there was a recall for this for several model years but not mine I on...
Engine - filed 2026-10-15
Driving on the highway the engine stopped no warning lights or noises. Private mechanic and Honda themselves have said it was due to a rod breaking off. Which was recalled for the same year make and model but did not include my VIN and I believe my VIN should have been included
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-10-09
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension); however, the front subframe had a hole caused by corrosion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the front end of the vehicle made clunking sounds. The vehicle was...
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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.