no report yet
Structure: frame and members
NewRisk. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2019 Honda PilotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 929 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Pilot, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Honda Pilot has problems
929 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
267Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
243Engine4 crash/fire/injury
129Forward collision avoidance4 crash/fire/injury
120Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
95Power train4 crash/fire/injury
76Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
74Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
43Service brakes
42Back over prevention
14418 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 267 | 2 |
| Engine | 243 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 129 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 120 | 2 |
| Power train | 95 | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 76 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 74 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 43 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 42 | 1 |
| 18 other systems | 144 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2019 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 · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Hood: latch
Risk. A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires
Risk. Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 electrical system problems start?
6kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 72 electrical system complaints. 99% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 21% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
60under 30k miles71under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Forward collision avoidance
14 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,812 – $2,287
Electrical system
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,300median
Middle half: $725 – $2,000
Engine
10 owners mentioned a cost$2,929median
Middle half: $1,276 – $9,240
Fuel/propulsion system
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,049median
Middle half: $716 – $1,322
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 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
2019 Honda Pilot safety ratings
2019 Honda Pilot SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Honda Pilot, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesNo recall
- Engine failureOpen
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Pilot owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Frequent struggles/failures to restart engine from the auto idle start/stop feature engaging. Multiple times, despite top of the line battery with AGM have even failed to restart the car and that is with a battery being than a year old. Wife and children have been stranded at a light in the middle…
Auto Start / Stop for the engine when coming to a stop at idle. We cannot replicate the situation over and over, but it has happened numerous times. If the auto start stop feature is allowed to function and the vehicle motor turns off at a stop sign or a stop light, it sometimes does not turn back…
VEHICLE: 2019 Honda Pilot EX VIN: [XXX] CURRENT MILEAGE: 77,000 miles COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION: I am filing a critical safety complaint regarding a catastrophic transmission failure that actively disables my vehicle's advanced driver-assist and automated safety systems while driving, creating a severe…
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