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2023 Honda Pilot Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2023 Honda Pilot has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2023 Honda Pilot

Other
19
Electrical
19
Steering
15
Seat Belts
11
Visibility
10
Powertrain
7
Engine
4
Structure
4
Brakes
3
Airbags
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 20, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEAll listed problems act sporadically. Dangerously Defected 2023 Honda Pilot. Numerous problems with ...
Mar 27, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEVehicle stopped with no warning while waiting in traffic at a red light and it took a while to resta...
Feb 15, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSlow acceleration at the speed between 0 to 30 mpg. Doesn’t shift smoothly and hesitate. Not enoug...
Nov 3, 2023POWER TRAINThe warning light came on saying that there is a problem with the AWD system, and that only the fron...
Jul 8, 2023POWER TRAINThe pilot sometimes hesitates when trying to accelerate in normal mode (have not used in other modes...
Jun 1, 2023POWER TRAINCar hesitates when trying to accelerate in normal mode. Same when trying to slow. It seems the tran...
May 15, 2023POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE VEHICLKE HESITATES MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP OR STANDSTILL. THE SAFEY CONCERIN IS THAT THE HESI...

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