2018 Honda Pilot reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Honda Pilot — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 630
- 540 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 148 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 2 fires
What owners report fails — 2018 Honda Pilot
- ENGINE 148
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 79
- POWER TRAIN 74
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 70
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 62
7 recalls on record for the 2018 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 26V365000 · 2026 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, i
- NHTSA 26V332000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V751000 · 2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 21V932000 · 2022 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2018 Honda Pilot
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2018 Honda Pilot 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Honda Pilot reliable?
NHTSA has 630 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Honda Pilot and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (148 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Honda Pilot units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Pilot?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (148), electrical system (79), power train (74), unknown or other (70). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Honda Pilot?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.