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2023 Honda Pilot Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 108 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Honda Pilot

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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61/100

Use Caution — 2023 Honda Pilot

The 2023 Honda Pilot has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
108
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Honda Pilot (5)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V735000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V859000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V900000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V031000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V391000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Honda Pilot

Based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
20
Seat Belts
16
Steering
16
Unknown Or Other
11
Power Train
7
Forward Collision Avoidance
6
Visibility
6
Engine
4
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Honda Pilot — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 888 complaints 2018 423 complaints 2019 842 complaints 2020 456 complaints 2021 388 complaints 2022 122 complaints 2023 108 complaints 2024 92 complaints 2025 147 complaints 2026 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Honda Pilot

Is the 2023 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Honda Pilot has 5 recalls and 108 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Pilot have?
The 2023 Honda Pilot has 5 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 2023 Honda Pilot?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Honda Pilot are: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Steering, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Honda Pilot safe to buy?
The 2023 Honda Pilot has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019.
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.