repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 Honda PilotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 273 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda Pilot, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-502 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Honda Pilot has problems
273 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
80Engine3 crash/fire/injury
54Power train3 crash/fire/injury
47Structure
40Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
19Air bags
16Vehicle speed control
13Suspension
12Steering
11Fuel/propulsion system
4411 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | 3 |
| Power train | 54 | 3 |
| Structure | 47 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 40 | 3 |
| Air bags | 19 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 1 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 2 |
| 11 other systems | 44 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 Honda Pilot recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Engine
Risk. A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
6kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 57 engine complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
39under 30k miles50under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Pilot year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pilot median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Honda Pilot safety ratings
2013 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Pilot owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am submitting this formal written complaint concerning Honda's refusal to reimburse me for a piston-ring-related engine failure in my 2013 Honda Pilot. I purchased the vehicle used from a Honda dealership in August 2016. In August 2026, at approximately 155,000 miles, the original engine failed.…
Diagnosed by CMA Honda dealership - need piston ring replacement due to the ongoing issue and Service Bulletin SB-10099310-9340. This was under 8 year warranty from date of purchase, but this just started happening at 155k miles and in 2026. I purchased this in 2016. Although it is out of the…
Recalls without notification; 1) Engine- recurring problem piston seal leak - continual replacement of coils & spark plugs. Engine light on VTM-4, traction bar symbol on, engine missing. [XXX] 2025: [XXX] ][XXX] Oil change 7 days later wrench & engine light gone [XXX] * 2 days later it came on…
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