Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Honda Pilot has 8 recalls, 1658 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
1658
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 7, 2026
17V219000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.
16V417000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda...
15V424000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Due to an assemb...
15V668000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to September 8, 2015 and 2016...
21V932000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may be...
23V751000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and...
23V858000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...
26V365000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehi...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Honda Pilot SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The 3.5L V6 engine in this vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic internal mechanical failure due t... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving at night, the 2016 Pilot, it started making a loud rattling noise then just died in th... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the batte... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving my 2016 Honda Pilot (VIN: [XXX], approximately 125K miles) on the freeway at 65 mph, t... |
| Jun 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, ... |
| Jun 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Was driving vehicle and experienced complete loss of engine power. No warning signs until after the... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Summary of issue The vehicle developed an engine/emission warning light and failed mechanically with... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ENGINE | hEAR RATTLING NOISE ON my 2016 Honda Pilot which has only 111041 miles on it This is what the Honda ... |
| May 29, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, while driving at... |
| May 23, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine seized up and car will not start. Luckily, I was trying to start the car in my driveway ... |
| May 23, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that after attempting to use the Push-To-Sta... |
| May 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| May 20, 2026 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I set out to make a quick trip to the store after work and the car was hesitating and I looked at th... |
| May 18, 2026 | ENGINE | My car has a knocking noise coming from the engine. It happened suddenly when I was driving. I too... |
| May 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Complete engine failure while driving on an interstate highway, no previous issue or warning. The ca... |
| May 13, 2026 | ENGINE | The connecting rod is failing. Loud knocking is happening just as outlined in the recall on other 20... |
| May 9, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle engine catastrophically failed on the road due a rod bearing failure on cylinder #3. Th... |
| May 8, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In May 2026, the Emission Warning Light unexpectedly illuminated on my 2016 Honda Pilot. I immediate... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving home on [XXX] , coming back from [XXX] the car started to tick, then a loss of motive power... |