Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Honda Pilot has 7 recalls, 425 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
425
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 4, 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...
26V332000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ...
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: 2018 Honda Pilot SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure , has been confirmed by a shop. It is available for inspection upon request. No previ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Honda pilot would not restart after auto ideal engine stop. This issue caused all the warnings light... |
| May 29, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving down a freeway, my car shuddered and my engine suddenly lost power and was put into li... |
| May 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Safety recall on 2018 Honda pilot fuel pump Honda dealership refuse to repair unless other repairs w... |
| May 18, 2026 | AIR BAGS | DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REASON WHITE GOING AT 35 MILES/HOUR FROM FRONT TO BACK OF ... |
| May 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While operating my vehicle on a public roadway, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of ... |
| Apr 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The moonroof glass shattered for no apparent reason while driving at highway speed. Fortunately, the... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | STEERING,ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH on the interstate,... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While stopped at an intersection, the Auto Idle Stop engaged and the engine shut off. The vehicle fa... |
| 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, ... |