2019 Honda Pilot reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Honda Pilot — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,346
- 1,122 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 245 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 13
- see below
- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 27 injuries · 5 fires
What owners report fails — 2019 Honda Pilot
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 245
- ENGINE 213
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 157
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 105
- POWER TRAIN 84
13 recalls on record for the 2019 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 23V431000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or in
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Honda Pilot reliable?
NHTSA has 1,346 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Honda Pilot and 13 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (245 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Honda Pilot units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Pilot?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (245), engine (213), unknown or other (157), fuel/propulsion system (105). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 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.