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2016 Honda Pilot Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 1,715 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Honda Pilot

The 2016 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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10/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Honda Pilot

The 2016 Honda Pilot shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
1,715
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
23
Crash Reports
10 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.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8.
NHTSA #17V219000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's…
NHTSA #16V417000
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other
If the third row seatbelt is trapped, the occupants may not be restrained properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the rear third row seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda…
NHTSA #15V424000
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
If a safety system cannot immediately warn the driver when needed, the driver may be at increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138….
NHTSA #15V668000
🔧 Structure: Body: Hood
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer…
NHTSA #21V932000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1,…
NHTSA #23V751000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Structure: Frame And Members
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners…
NHTSA #26V365000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Honda Pilot

Based on 1,715 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
532
Engine
468
Power Train
196
Unknown Or Other
186
Fuel/propulsion System
82
Structure
46
Engine And Engine Cooling
45
Vehicle Speed Control
21
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Honda Pilot — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 111 complaints 2011 293 complaints 2012 171 complaints 2013 271 complaints 2014 116 complaints 2015 109 complaints 2016 1,715 complaints 2017 933 complaints 2018 440 complaints 2019 914 complaints 2020 492 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2017, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 1,715 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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 with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2017, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.