Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Honda Pilot has 107 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
107
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | When my Pilot is stopped and the engine idles off, you should be able to take your foot off the brak... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ENGINE | While traveling at highway speeds, we experienced a check engine lights with loss of power. After ca... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint to report a catastrophic engine failure in my 2019 Honda Pilot Elite ... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle was had a lower engine knock. When I took the vehicle in I was informed that there is a... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ENGINE | At 144,500 miles, the connecting rod broke and destroyed the engine. The connecting rod broke while ... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine has been diagnosed as having connecting rod bearing knock, which is indicative of failing ... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ENGINE | While idling and driving into a parking garage, a new metallic knocking noise was audible from the e... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failure: one of the engine rods blew through the longblock and seized the engine while drivin... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | ENGINE | My car is a 2019 pilot and with 105k miles, engine has the rod bearing knock problem currently being... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | ENGINE | When my engine starts cold, there is a bad clanking noise. The noise goes away once the engine warms... |
| Sep 7, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Fuel Pump was issued a recall that i had replaced, but due to it not operating properly it cause... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an oil change. Th... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE | 2019 Pilot 3.5 liter V6 ~82000 miles has developed a nasty rod knock, failure is imminent. I am awar... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | Transmission failure. Began with noticeable reduction in acceleration, then issues getting into rev... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Had veh fixed for fuel injection issues in 2023 paid 1500 repair complained to handa America and the... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE | vehicle needs a new engine has spun a bearing internally and sent metal throughout the motor has to ... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Connecting rod bearing, engine is knocking. Honda TSB 24-001 doesn't include my VIN right now. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle has stalled twice since purchased a little over year ago. When stopped at a stop light th... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Honda Pilot 2019 idle stop system is defective. The engine's failure to automatically restart after... |