Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda Pilot
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 22.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 33.0 for the Honda Pilot. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Equinox
22.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
32% fewer than the Honda Pilot
- Complaints
- 8,236
- Sold
- 3,684,949
- Recall campaigns
- 23
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2017, 2019 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 77,832 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 64,000 mi
Honda Pilot
33.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Chevrolet Equinox’s rate
- Complaints
- 7,328
- Sold
- 2,220,391
- Recall campaigns
- 46
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2005, 2016–2017 and 2019. Fewest: 2008, 2010 and 2014–2015. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 44,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 26,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 100,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Honda Pilot?
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 22.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Pilot has 33.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Equinox is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 98,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Pilot?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Pilot is body control and other modules, typically around 45,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox and Honda Pilot years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Equinox: 2006–2008 and 2010; Honda Pilot: 2005, 2016–2017 and 2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.