Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Honda Pilot has 189 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
189
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Honda is aware of thousands of 9 speed transmission failures. but worst of all they tell you that yo... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I own a 2016 Honda Pilot AWD with approximately 160,000 miles. Within a week of purchase, the engine... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Complete engine failure on highway |
| Jul 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The vehicle has started displaying numerous codes/error messages on the display. Vehicle jerks while... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission Temperate Too Hot warning came on in summer of 2023. Ended up needing to replace the en... |
| May 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving vehicle lost power and started smoking; and would not restart. Towed to honda, they st... |
| May 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was on my way to work and was in a neighborhood going 25 mph and came to a stop. My engine cut off... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am writing to report a persistent powertrain issue with my 2016 Honda Pilot, specifically regardin... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I had to replace my transmission in my 2016 Honda Pilot. Honda paid for part of the repairs and I wa... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On 4-24-25 my engine had a knocking sound. I took it to a Honda Service center and they ran a diagno... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | There was a small ticking/knocking noise that started the week before I took my Honda Pilot in to th... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle was fixed for auto start stop under recall. They changed all the parts including capacitors... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | The front facing camera on my pilot failed over a year ago. We took the vehicle to honda its over 2,... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The ATF Warmer failed. This allowed engine coolant and transmission fluid to mix. This caused the ... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Transmission slipping and motor making a grind sound since like 120k and dash problems and paint chi... |
| Jan 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Connecting rod to piston broken of damaged. Loud rattle on engine startup and acceleration. Not shif... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We have always taken great care of our Pilot, regular oil changes, tire rotations, checking the flu... |
| Dec 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine failure consistent with recall 23V-751, and would like this included in NHTSA investigation R... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Our 2016 Honda Pilot suddenly lost power on [XXX] and simultaneously developed a loud knocking sound... |
| Nov 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | To whom it may concern, My name is [XXX] . I hope this message finds you well. I am writing this me... |