Honda Pilot / 2019
2019 Honda Pilot problems
Owners have filed 1,413 complaints about the 2019 Honda Pilot with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 18% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 15.7%.
Complaints1,413
Crashes21
Fires5
Injuries27
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 18.0% · 254
Engine 15.7% · 222
Forward collision avoidance 13.4% · 189
Unknown or other 11.3% · 160
Fuel/propulsion system 7.9% · 111
Power train 6.4% · 90
Lane departure 5.9% · 83
Fuel system, gasoline 5.4% · 76
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 27 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 23 model years of the Honda Pilot in this data, 2019 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2016 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 754 in the last three years against 471 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 15,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Honda had issued a recall on the MOST coax cable in 2023 or 2024. As I had issues with mine, and my vehicle was part of the recall, I had it repaired in 2024. For the last 3 months, the issue has started again. When the MOST network fails, the entire infotainment system goes offline. This includes the reverse camera. I have contacted Honda, and they stated they will not correct ongoing issues with the system. Electrical system
While driving and vehicle is in motion, vehicle loses all power, all electrical components turn off and vehicle shuts off. To reiterate, this is not the idle stop power down, this is the entire vehicle shutting off. Last time I was driving at 45 MPH when all power lost. Taking vehicle to dealership for pending recalls this week. No warning lights, no messages on display, just seemingly a random loss of power. Electrical system
At about 300 miles entire display does not work on cold start and throughout the day. Screen flashes blue and then activates, however does not remain on. No rear view camera, navigation, or other apps available to the driver. Screen flashes while driving which is a safety issue and distraction. Rear view camera non-operation is also a safety issue since unable to view children as they cross behind the vehicle. Electrical system · reported at 300 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…