2015 Honda Pilot problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 109 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Honda Pilot, filed between 2014-12-12 and 2026-09-14. The most common problem areas are the engine (22, 20%), electrical system (13, 12%) and service brakes (12, 11%). Owners reported 7 crashes, 1 fire and 13 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Honda Pilot complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 20% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 12% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 11% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 10% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 9% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 22 complaints
- 22 complaints of 109 (20%) name the engine.
- 6 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Pilot covers this system.
Electrical system: 13 complaints
- 13 complaints of 109 (12%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 2 of them also name the air bags; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Pilot covers this system.
Service brakes: 12 complaints
- 12 complaints of 109 (11%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 2 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Pilot covers this system.
Air bags: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 109 (10%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 crashes in these complaints.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Honda Pilot; the latest, campaign 19V502000, says: “The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…”
Power train: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 109 (10%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 6 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Pilot covers this system.
Structure: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 109 (9%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- Owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Pilot covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names PILOT, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Honda Pilot recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Pilot?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Honda Pilot's most common problem areas are the engine (22 of 109 complaints), electrical system (13 of 109 complaints) and service brakes (12 of 109 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA has 109 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Honda Pilot, including 7 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Honda Pilot's problems?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Honda Pilot; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.