Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Honda Pilot has 5 recalls, 416 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
416
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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...
19V298000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda...
18V221000
SEATS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passe...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Honda Pilot SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle decel... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | HONDA PILOT 2018 87K MILES DIAGNOSED WITH DTC P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER Vehicle has experienced severe ... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, several unknown warnin... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Driver side mirror has been vibrating since my purchase of the vehicle. Today the mirror glass has ... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | This 2018 Honda Pilot has been taken to mechanic after a number of check engine and other dash light... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have taken this vehicle into the Honda dealership on five separate occasions to report a power tra... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Whining noise during acceleration in any gear, gets louder as acceleration advances |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-65 MPH, ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Issue with Power Train caused car to go into limp/survival mode. Dealer found issue with power trai... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The front passenger seatbelt snapped into 2 pieces toward the floor. It is physically impossible fo... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE | Camera unit failure causing failure of safety systems and resultant safety issues. |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that when the vehicle was cold-started, ther... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ENGINE | On October 3, 2025, our 2018 Honda Pilot was being driven a short distance locally when all ability ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ENGINE | COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. Driving normally - no warning - vehicle shut down - dash warning lights wen... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While accelerating to merge onto the highway at 40-50 mph, the ~50K mile engine lost power and began... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving to work on the freeway, all of a sudden acceleration stopped. Pulled over as warning lights ... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle just stopped. Tried to navigate to get to side of the road, but ended up ... |