Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2025 Honda Pilot has 13 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 3/16/26 I attempted to accelerate and the vehicle experienced severe "bucking" and gear hunting h... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I contacted Honda America regarding a concern with my 2025 Pilot, which has just over 5,000 miles. T... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the ... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Purchased vehicle 06-25-2025 with 6 miles on the odometer. Now has 78 miles. Whenever applying sligh... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 12 MPH, the vehicle shift... |
| May 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The message "emission system problem, power may be reduced, see your dealer" indicates a potential i... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | When shifting to reverse it shifts back to park And it will not move forward or reverse I nearly ha... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission stutters between shifts. When I apply a healthy amount of throttle input (say 50% o... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Jerky transmission from 1gear to 2nd gear . Most noticable when engine is cold. |
| Jan 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Shifting from 1st, 2nd, 3rd gears is delayed/hesitant. Extremely noticeable at low speeds when relea... |
| Nov 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission jerks at low speeds, especially in gears 1, 2, and 3. Starting from a stop is the w... |
| Aug 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | The transmission jerks/jumps when accelerating and also as slowing down. The vehicle, including the ... |
| Dec 31, 1969 | POWER TRAIN | When attempting to smooth brake around 30mph to 20mph car downshifts and jerks forward almost causin... |