2021 Honda Pilot Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 400 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Honda Pilot overview page.
What owners report
“Audio system popping noise affecting the dashboard system and audio system not working loss of power controls to use any of the systems digital components…”NHTSA complaint 11526002 — filed 06/08/2023
“The Entertainment system makes popping and crackling sounds and will cut out. This is very distracting while driving. It does not allow you to use…”NHTSA complaint 11523802 — filed 05/25/2023
“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving in stop and go traffic, the Auto START/STOP feature malfunctioned causing the…”NHTSA complaint 11513014 — filed 03/21/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Honda Pilot have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Honda Pilot: 112 of 400 complaints on file (28%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Honda Pilot have in total?
400 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
