The best and worst Honda Pilot years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Honda Pilots old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2008, 2010 and 2014–2015 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2005, 2016–2017 and 2019 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2005 Honda Pilot · 41.7 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 122,346 miles; then abs module and wheel speed sensors.
2016 Honda Pilot · 140.5 per 10,000 sold (7.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 45,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2017 Honda Pilot · 72.1 per 10,000 sold (3.9× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Stalling and no-start, typically around 38,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2019 Honda Pilot · 66.5 per 10,000 sold (3.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 39,998 miles; then stalling and no-start.
Years with the fewest complaints
2008 Honda Pilot · 12.1 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 93,000 miles.
2010 Honda Pilot · 10.8 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 51,500 miles.
2014 Honda Pilot · 10.7 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 68,000 miles.
2015 Honda Pilot · 7.9 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Honda Pilot year: 18.4 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Pilot?
Among Honda Pilots old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2016 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 140.5, about 7.6× a typical Honda Pilot year. The 2005, 2017 and 2019 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Honda Pilot?
The 2015 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Honda Pilots from 2005–2022: 7.9, against 18.4 for a typical year. The 2008, 2010 and 2014 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2016 Honda Pilot?
The most-reported problem on the 2016 Honda Pilot is body control and other modules, typically around 45,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Honda Pilot years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.