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2026 Honda Pilot: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 40 complaints about the 2026 Honda Pilot with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
40
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
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
Structure › Frame And MembersJul 1, 2026 · campaign 26V424000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
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 2026 Honda Pilot have?
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA: steering (15), airbags & seat belts (7), transmission & drivetrain (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Pilot have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 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).