2013 Honda Pilot Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

78Engine complaints

28.9%Of all 270 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE78 · 28.9%

POWER TRAIN54 · 20%

STRUCTURE:BODY42 · 15.6%

SERVICE BRAKES40 · 14.8%

Unspecified / other35 · 13%

Share of the 270 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Honda Pilot overview page.

What owners report

“EVER SINCE PURCHASED NEW, THE ENGINE HESITATES AT 10 MPH WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY DO NOT GIVE…”NHTSA complaint 10682386 — filed 02/09/2015

“MY HONDA PILOT VIBRATES AND HUMS WHEN THE ECO LIGHT COMES ON. I NOTICE IT AT LOWER SPEEDS AND RPMS, NOT SURE IF IT IS…”NHTSA complaint 10671892 — filed 01/12/2015

“OUR HONDA 2013 PILOT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW. THERE IS AN ENGINE NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL VIBRATING/FLAPPING. IT USUALLY…”NHTSA complaint 10670627 — filed 01/07/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Pilot have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Honda Pilot: 78 of 270 complaints on file (28.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Honda Pilot have in total?

270 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.