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2016 Honda Pilot Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 1,642 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Honda Pilot

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2016 Honda Pilot

The 2016 Honda Pilot is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
1,642
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
22
Crashes + Injuries
9 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Honda Pilot (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V219000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V417000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V424000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V932000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V751000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V365000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Honda Pilot

Based on 1,642 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
527
Engine
435
Power Train
191
Unknown Or Other
180
Fuel/propulsion System
76
Structure
46
Engine And Engine Cooling
43
Vehicle Speed Control
21
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Honda Pilot — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 111 complaints 2011 290 complaints 2012 170 complaints 2013 268 complaints 2014 114 complaints 2015 106 complaints 2016 1,642 complaints 2017 888 complaints 2018 423 complaints 2019 842 complaints 2020 456 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2012, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Honda Pilot

Is the 2016 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Honda Pilot has 8 recalls and 1,642 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Pilot have?
The 2016 Honda Pilot has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Pilot?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Honda Pilot are: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Honda Pilot safe to buy?
The 2016 Honda Pilot has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Pilot should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Pilot are: 2010, 2012, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.