2016 Honda Pilot
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 2,313
- rank #61 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 8
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Engine
- 735 complaints (32%)
- Reported harm
- 39 crashes / 43 injuries
- 0 deaths; 15 fires
2016 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Honda Pilot
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2019 Honda Pilot
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,346
- rank #223 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 13
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 245 complaints (18%)
- Reported harm
- 21 crashes / 27 injuries
- 0 deaths; 5 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
967
2019 Honda Pilot has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
5
2016 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Honda Pilot
Top component overlap
Different families
Engine vs Electrical System
2016 Honda Pilot problem mix
- ENGINE 735
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 567
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 284
- POWER TRAIN 196
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 163
2019 Honda Pilot problem mix
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 245
- ENGINE 213
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 157
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 105
- POWER TRAIN 84
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2016 Honda Pilot or 2019 Honda Pilot?
2019 Honda Pilot has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,346 vs 2,313). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2019 Honda Pilot is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).