Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (50.4% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (PE25008, opened Aug 2025).
Engine complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 453 · 50.4% | Under investigation | PE25008 · EA25004 |
| Electrical System | 250 · 27.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 120 · 13.3% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 119 · 13.2% | Recalled | Recall 23V858000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 · 3.1% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 25 · 2.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 899 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · 2021 · reported 11/29/2021
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2017 PILOT ELITE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND RPMS REVVED. I TAPPED THE BRAKES AND IT RETURNED TO THE NORMAL SPEED…”NHTSA complaint 11307004 — filed 02/04/2020 · ENGINE
“I TAKE MY 3 YEAR OLD, 60K MILE HONDA PILOT IN FOR EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM LIGHT. I AM PRESENTED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES: 19-072…”NHTSA complaint 11306147 — filed 01/30/2020 · ENGINE
“AT APPROX. 40,000 MILES AND AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, EMISSIONS PROBLEM DASH WARNINGS ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL USE. DEALER DIAGNOSTIC REVEALS ALL FUEL INJECTORS…”NHTSA complaint 11302300 — filed 01/27/2020 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 453 of 899 NHTSA complaints (50.4%), followed by electrical system (250), unspecified/other issues (133), power train (120). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
899 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V932000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE25008) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
