2019 Honda Pilot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 913 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (266), Engine (236), Unknown Or Other (167).
Key takeaways
- 913 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 266 | 29% |
| Engine | 236 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 167 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 124 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 117 | 13% |
| Power Train | 93 | 10% |
| Fuel System | 79 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 76 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 72 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 42 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-14
Auto Start / Stop for the engine when coming to a stop at idle. We cannot replicate the situation over and over, but it has happened numerous times. If the auto start stop feature is allowed to function and the vehicle motor turns off at a stop sign or a stop light, it sometimes does not turn back on when you let off...
Engine - filed 2026-10-13
The motor is misfiring on cylinder 5 due to faulty engine components. The vehicle is available for inspection on request. My safety and children’s are at risk as the cabin fills up with raw fuel fumes and makes you feel dizzy. It is also a huge safety risk that I have a failed motor and not one sensor or computer compo...
Power Train,electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-09
VEHICLE: 2019 Honda Pilot EX VIN: [XXX] CURRENT MILEAGE: 77,000 miles COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION: I am filing a critical safety complaint regarding a catastrophic transmission failure that actively disables my vehicle's advanced driver-assist and automated safety systems while driving, creating a severe crash hazard. At ...
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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.