Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Honda Pilot has 78 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
78
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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, ... |
| 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 20, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle just stopped. Tried to navigate to get to side of the road, but ended up ... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Camshaft sensor failed. Car is not even 7 years old. I was told this issue is known in the Honda rid... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Although I had the Honda taken in for the prior auto stop/start engine recall. The software fix has ... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE | My timing belt tensioner is making a ticking noise and while taking it to a mechanic he says it shou... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE | About once a week now, the pilot fails to restart after the idle stop engages. I have a brand new b... |
| May 4, 2025 | ENGINE | • Several months ago my 2018 Honda Pilot with 80K miles started to have an engine "flutter" at 2500 ... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | ENGINE | When we operate the car and stop at a red light or stop sign, but mostly at red lights on occasion a... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approxima... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | ENGINE | I was driving on the highway, and the sensor stating the transmission is too hot popped up on the da... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the engine warning lig... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | ENGINE | Removed and replaced connecting rod bearings after engine knock noted and confirmed at Honda dealers... |
| May 20, 2024 | ENGINE | The vehicle's auto stop/start function shut down power to the engine at an intersection and would no... |
| May 16, 2024 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. T... |
| May 15, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Misfire code cylinder 4 injector |
| Apr 17, 2024 | ENGINE | This vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall Number 23V-858. Four months after the recall announcement, o... |