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2025 Honda Pilot: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 385 complaints about the 2025 Honda Pilot with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
385
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And LinkagesJun 12, 2025 · campaign 25V391000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light
Seat Belts › Rear/OtherFeb 5, 2025 · campaign 25V056000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Electrical System › SoftwareJan 23, 2025 · campaign 25V031000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And CapNov 27, 2024 · campaign 24V900000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Honda Pilot
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (57/100) and the 2016 worst (1/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 47/100 |
| 2023 | 57/100 |
| 2022 | 40/100 |
| 2021 | 17/100 |
| 2020 | 25/100 |
| 2019 | 7/100 |
| 2018 | 29/100 |
| 2017 | 6/100 |
| 2016 | 1/100 |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 Honda Pilot have?
Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (116), electrical system (45), steering (45). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Pilot have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Pilot get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
What are the best years of the Honda Pilot?
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (57/100) and the 2016 worst (1/100).