Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Honda Pilot has 70 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
70
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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, ... |
| 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 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... |
| 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 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am filing this complaint because Honda has acknowledged a torque converter defect in Service Bulle... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I came to a stop at a red light on a busy street. Vehicle turned off due to autorignite feature. Whe... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the transmission warning light illumina... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine failure due to connecting rod bearing manufacturing defect (NHTSA PE25008). Component: engine... |
| May 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | This car has had numerous transmission issues and a documented torque converter failure. Honda exten... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case exploded internally and cracked the transfer case while pulling out of parking lot. I ... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have had a recall that the dealer has renegged on helping me with. About a couple of years ago we ... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | - Received error when driving that stated "Transmission System Problem." - Took into a service shop... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There is an auto start/stop feature on my 2018 Honda Pilot. I’ve owned it new since July 2018. My wi... |
| Nov 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My transmission failed although it was scanned a few weeks earlier indicating no issues with the tra... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | In regards to TSB 23-078 Honda states that my VIN does not meet the parameters for service even thou... |