Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
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 — Steering (20.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (EA25004, opened Mar 2025) covers Engine, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 44 · 20.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 43 · 19.8% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 35 · 16.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 33 · 15.2% | Under investigation | EA25004 |
| Service Brakes | 31 · 14.3% | Recalled | Recall 25V391000 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 24 · 11.1% | 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 217 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 24V900000 · 2024 · reported 11/27/2024
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · 2025 · reported 01/23/2025
An engine stall or loss of power can increase 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
NHTSA campaign 25V056000 · 2025 · reported 02/05/2025
A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V391000 · 2025 · reported 06/12/2025
A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, 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.
“The steering wheel malfunctions creating clicking and creaking noises when turning due to defective steering rack, clock spring, and more. I've taken the vehicle to…”NHTSA complaint 11693782 — filed 10/16/2025 · STEERING
“I am reporting a serious safety issue with my vehicle related to the steering system. The steering cable reel is binding up, causing difficulty or…”NHTSA complaint 11691207 — filed 10/03/2025 · STEERING
“The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 5 MPH and making a left turn, the power…”NHTSA complaint 11687343 — filed 09/15/2025 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 44 of 217 NHTSA complaints (20.3%), followed by electrical system (43), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (35), engine (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V900000. 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 (EA25004) 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.
