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2019 Honda Pilot Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 842 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2019 Honda Pilot

The 2019 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.

13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
842
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Honda Pilot (13)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V439000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V440000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V932000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V165000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V215000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V784000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V298000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V848000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V431000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V751000

Showing 10 of 13 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Honda Pilot

Based on 842 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
227
Engine
107
Unknown Or Other
104
Power Train
82
Fuel System
74
Fuel/propulsion System
61
Forward Collision Avoidance
56
Back Over Prevention
22
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Honda Pilot — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

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 2021 388 complaints 2022 122 complaints 2023 108 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Honda Pilot

Is the 2019 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Honda Pilot has 13 recalls and 842 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?
The 2019 Honda Pilot has 13 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 2019 Honda Pilot?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Honda Pilot are: Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Honda Pilot safe to buy?
The 2019 Honda Pilot has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 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: 2014, 2015, 2022. 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.