2019 Honda Pilot problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 904 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda Pilot, filed between 2018-10-17 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (263, 29%), engine (233, 26%) and forward collision avoidance (122, 13%). Owners reported 13 crashes, 5 fires and 15 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 13 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Honda Pilot complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 263 | 29% | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 233 | 26% | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 165 | 18% | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 122 | 13% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 115 | 13% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 92 | 10% | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 75 | 8% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 72 | 8% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 42 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 42 | 5% | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 18 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 1% | 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.
Electrical system: 263 complaints
- 263 complaints of 904 (29%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 72 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Honda Pilot; the recall, campaign 20V440000, says: “Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.”
Engine: 233 complaints
- 233 complaints of 904 (26%) name the engine.
- 72 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 2 fires and 1 injury in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Honda Pilot; the latest, campaign 23V751000, says: “Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.”
Forward collision avoidance: 122 complaints
- 122 complaints of 904 (13%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 59 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 3 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda Pilot covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 115 complaints
- 115 complaints of 904 (13%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 30 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda Pilot covers this system.
Power train: 92 complaints
- 92 complaints of 904 (10%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 23 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda Pilot covers this system.
Fuel system, gasoline: 75 complaints
- 75 complaints of 904 (8%) name the fuel system, gasoline.
- 3 of them also name the engine and engine cooling; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Honda Pilot; the latest, campaign 23V858000, says: “The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2023 | 111 |
| 2024 | 200 |
| 2025 | 158 |
| 2026 | 130 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names PILOT, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Honda Pilot recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Pilot?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Honda Pilot's most common problem areas are the electrical system (263 of 904 complaints), engine (233 of 904 complaints) and forward collision avoidance (122 of 904 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA has 904 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda Pilot, including 13 reported crashes and 5 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Pilot's problems?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2019 Honda Pilot; 3 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.