no report yet
Steering: electric power assist system
NewRisk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2024 Honda PilotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 119 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda Pilot, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-859 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Honda Pilot has problems
119 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Seat belts
20Steering
17Forward collision avoidance
12Power train
12Service brakes
11Electrical system
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Visibility/wiper
6Vehicle speed control
2811 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 27 | 0 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 28 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2024 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
Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Rack and pinion: rack
Risk. A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2024 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
2024 Honda Pilot safety ratings
2024 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 (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Honda Pilot, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning StatusNo recall
In owners' words
What Pilot owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The second-row right (passenger-side) seat belt reminder falsely reports the belt as unfastened. Whenever someone sits in that seat and fastens the belt, the seat belt warning chime sounds and the reminder shows that seat as unfastened, as if the belt were not buckled. The belt latches and holds…
Seatbelt alarm sporadically goes off on second row passenger seat, causing a great distraction for driver, assuming a child has unbuckled seat belt, when in truth, they have remained securely buckled. Has been inspected by Honda service and we have a quote for right at $400 for seat buckle…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the second-row passenger’s side seat occupied and the seat belt buckled, there was an audible chime indicating that the seat belt was not securely buckled. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.…
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