2022 Honda Pilot Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 165 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

46/100

High Reported Activity — 2022 Honda Pilot

The 2022 Honda Pilot shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

165

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Honda Pilot (5)

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

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may…

NHTSA #23V431000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138….

NHTSA #23V458000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

NHTSA #24V064000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…

NHTSA #26V332000

🔧 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 — 2022 Honda Pilot

Based on 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Forward Collision Avoidance

Engine

Power Train

Service Brakes

Steering

Structure

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Honda Pilot — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Honda Pilot

Is the 2022 Honda Pilot reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Honda Pilot has 5 recall campaigns and 165 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 2022 Honda Pilot have?

The 2022 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 2022 Honda Pilot?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Honda Pilot are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Honda Pilot safe to buy?

The 2022 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 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.