2018 Honda Pilot Engine Problems

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

150Engine complaints

35.3%Of all 425 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

ENGINE150 · 35.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM80 · 18.8%

POWER TRAIN74 · 17.4%

Unspecified / other70 · 16.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62 · 14.6%

Share of the 425 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Honda Pilot overview page.

What owners report

“Engine auto start/stop has failed. 68000 miles, recently when system is engaged my car completely dies. Have to wait 60 seconds to turn off car…”NHTSA complaint 11472365 — filed 07/05/2022

“I was at the red light stop, when I got green light, I moved my feet off of brake, engine did not wake up or…”NHTSA complaint 11471170 — filed 06/27/2022

“The following has occurred 3 separate times. The first time occurred in July 2021. When stopped at traffic lights, the engine shuts off to conserve…”NHTSA complaint 11470447 — filed 06/22/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Honda Pilot have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Honda Pilot: 150 of 425 complaints on file (35.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Honda Pilot have in total?

425 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 11 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.