2019 Honda Pilot Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

AvoidSerious complaints over 2×

Ranks 20th of 21 Pilot years we score.

Owner complaints: 903; 64 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 56.3; 148,923 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 2.5×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 364; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 13
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2019 Honda Pilot?

We would look at other years first. Our reliability score for the 2019 Honda Pilot is 58 out of 100, which rates Avoid. Owners reported about 2.5 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 20th of the 21 Pilot years we score.

The most reported problem is cars not starting (121 of 903 complaints). Owners also complain about the screen and audio and the engine. 364 of the 903 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 13 recalls. Honda also offers 3 warranty extensions that may still apply, for check engine light: catalytic converter, misfire or fuel injector codes and audio and display network connectors (speaker popping, no audio). NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2018 scores 63 and the 2020 scores 60.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 21-010 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
3 Honda warranty extensions may cover repairs

Cons

About 2.5 times the problems of the average car its age
More complaints than average about major systems in the last two years
Car not starting (cause not stated)121 complaints
Screen and audio: works on and off101 complaints

How the 2019 Pilot Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	2.5×	−15
Everyday problems	2.4×	−6
Problems in the last two years	2.3×	−13
Recalls	2.1×	−8
Score		58

What Owners Report

We read all 903 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Honda Pilot, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Car not starting (cause not stated)
121 complaints (13%)
The car not starting and hard starting. 101 of these 121 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 29 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 10 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Screen and audio: works on and off
101 complaints (11%)
Problems that come and go, a feature that stopped working and unusual noises. 1 of these 101 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility. In 9 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 10 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 4,000 miles.
Engine: stalling
91 complaints (10%)
Stalling, unusual noises and a loss of power. 55 of these 91 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 20 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 13 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 44,000 miles.
Rearview camera: distorted image
84 complaints (9%)
Distorted image, a feature that stopped working and problems that come and go. 3 of these 84 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. In 13 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 11 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
71 complaints (8%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, warning lights and a feature that stopped working. 23 of these 71 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 11,000 miles.
Driver-assist camera and radar failure
56 complaints (6%)
A failure, warning lights and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 56 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 76,000 miles.
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
54 complaints (6%)
Failure or loss of drive, harsh or delayed shifts and vibration or shudder. 17 of these 54 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 20 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 7 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 49,000 miles.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
47 complaints (5%)
The car not starting, hard starting and stalling. 44 of these 47 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 14 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 10 it came back after a repair.
Instrument cluster: works on and off
44 complaints (5%)
Problems that come and go, a feature that stopped working and garbled flashing gear indicator. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 5 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 5,000 miles.
12V battery failure
42 complaints (5%)
A failure that needed a new part, warning lights and draining the battery. 24 of these 42 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 14 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 41,000 miles.
Fuel injector failure
40 complaints (4%)
A failure that needed a new part, a stored fault code and a loss of power. 3 of these 40 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 75,000 miles.
Shifter or park: unintended shift into neutral
36 complaints (4%)
Unintended shift into neutral, not releasing and the car rolling away. 14 of these 36 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 36,000 miles.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
27 complaints (3%)
Hesitation, surging and a loss of power. 1 of these 27 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 6 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 44,000 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: warning lights
25 complaints (3%)
Warning lights, a feature that stopped working and the system not working when needed. Median mileage when it started: about 13,000 miles.
Lane keeping assist: warning lights
25 complaints (3%)
Warning lights, a feature that stopped working and the system acting on its own. 2 of these 25 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. Median mileage when it started: about 40,000 miles.

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Engine failure
23 complaints (3%)
A failure that needed a new part, parts breaking or coming apart and locking up. 22 of these 23 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
Brakes: soft pedal / long travel
22 complaints (2%)
Soft pedal / long travel, a hard pedal or less assist and hard braking with nothing ahead. 5 of these 22 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 8,000 miles.
Fuel pump: stalling
19 complaints (2%)
Stalling, a failure and rust or corrosion. 13 of these 19 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 67,000 miles.
Several warning lights at once
17 complaints (2%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 52,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
16 complaints (2%)
A loss of power, failure or loss of drive and reduced power or limp mode. 14 of these 16 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 60,000 miles.
Road departure mitigation: warning lights
11 complaints (1%)
Warning lights and a feature that stopped working.
Phone and navigation: works on and off
10 complaints (1%)
Problems that come and go, a feature that stopped working and wrong readings. Median mileage when it started: about 8,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
10 complaints (1%)
Sudden acceleration, surging and forward movement at start-up. 6 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 12,000 miles.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
10 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part, a stored fault code and loose or improper installation. Median mileage when it started: about 15,000 miles.
Battery drain: draining the battery
9 complaints (1%)
Draining the battery. 2 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
High-pressure fuel pump: unusual noises
9 complaints (1%)
Unusual noises, stalling and a loss of power. 5 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 76,000 miles.
Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
8 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own, warning lights and a feature that stopped working. Median mileage when it started: about 72,000 miles.
Warning lights (cause not stated)
7 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Exhaust or catalytic converter failure
6 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and parts breaking or coming apart.
Starter failure
6 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part. 3 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 41,000 miles.
Torque converter: vibration or shudder
6 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder, surging and slipping. 2 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome.
A/C: stopped working
5 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, insufficient cooling and problems that come and go.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
5 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights, problems that come and go and a stored fault code.
Engine sensors or computer: damage
5 complaints (under 1%)
Damage and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 76,000 miles.
Stability control (VSA): warning lights
5 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 7,000 miles.
Steering: loss of steering control
5 complaints (under 1%)
Loss of steering control, reduced steering response and warning lights. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control.
Vibration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder.
AWD or rear differential: warning lights
4 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights, a failure that needed a new part and problems that come and go. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Headlights: water leaking in
4 complaints (under 1%)
Water leaking in and a feature that stopped working.
Mirrors: vibration or shudder
4 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder and drift out of adjustment.
Noise (cause not stated)
4 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Emissions system: warning lights
4 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 36,000 miles.
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
4 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking. Median mileage when it started: about 5,000 miles.
Paint and rust: parts breaking or coming apart
4 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and damage.
Seats: stopped working
4 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, parts breaking or coming apart and seat dropped suddenly.
A/C compressor: a leak
3 complaints (under 1%)
A leak and a failure.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
3 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash and deployment with no crash.
Control module (unspecified): the system acting on its own
3 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own, a feature that stopped working and a failure. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Fuel system: warning lights
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and a failure.
ADAS features (not specified): stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working.
Power liftgate: incomplete opening
3 complaints (under 1%)
Incomplete opening, a feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
3 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Timing belt: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure and unusual noises. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Timing chain or camshaft failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part, unusual noises and early wear. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Transmission computer: vibration or shudder
3 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder, failure or loss of drive and overheating. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Alternator or charging: inability to hold charge
2 complaints (under 1%)
Inability to hold charge and warning lights.
Ball joints and control arms: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and a failure.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
2 complaints (under 1%)
Water leaking in.
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
2 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires.
Fuel leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Horn: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and the system acting on its own.
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not shutting off.
Key fob failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Front suspension connection parts: rust or corrosion
2 complaints (under 1%)
Rust or corrosion.
Parking or proximity sensors: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Rear parking (backup) sensors: the system not working when needed
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system not working when needed. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Vehicle fire (origin not stated) (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
A fire. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a fire.
Remote start: warning lights
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and a feature that stopped working.
Seat belts: not closing or latching
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not closing or latching and parts breaking or coming apart.
Sunroof: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and not closing or latching.
Taillights or brake lights: not shutting off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not shutting off and problems that come and go.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. Both describe a serious outcome.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Windshield wipers: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own and a feature that stopped working.

Reported Once (46)

Show the 46 problems reported once

EVAP system failure
Airbag warning light
Uneven tire wear: pulling or wandering
Brake power assist: stopped working
Climate controls: works on and off
Defroster: stopped working
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
Engine air intake: dirty throttle body
Engine oil leak
Fuel diluting the engine oil
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
Fuel economy: high fuel use
Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
Hood latch: not closing or latching
Interior trim: sticking or stiffness
RPM fluctuation (cause not stated)
Audio amplifier failure
Brake pedal position switch failure
Connecting rod bearing failure
Emissions inspection failure
Emissions inspection problem
Flywheel failure
Fuel rail assembly failure
Lane departure warning: the system not working when needed
Partial spin-out (cause not stated)
Power USB ports: stopped working
Rear cross-traffic warning: the system not working when needed
Rear hatch alignment: factory misalignment
Rear suspension: rough and unstable ride
Safety features (not named): stopped working
Sun visor: not closing or latching
Sun visor hinge: sticking or stiffness
Switch assembly (cause not stated)
Tailgate sensor failure
Unintended slowing (cause not stated)
Unintended slowing with brake light (cause not stated)
Vehicle fire (cause not stated)
Whole-vehicle power loss: a loss of power
Side blind zone alert: warning lights
Sway bar links: early wear
Stall (cause not stated)
Struts or shocks: a leak
Transmission fluid leak
Valve train: parts breaking or coming apart
Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own

How the 2019 Honda Pilot Compares With Other Years

The other Pilot years of the 3rd generation, 2016 to 2022, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2023	Caution	63	1.5×	18.1	5	Seat belts: warning lights
2022	Good	72	0.81×	10.5	5	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2021	Caution	63	1.7×	26.7	10	Car not starting (cause not stated)
2020	Caution	60	2.3×	46.3	11	Screen and audio: works on and off
2019 This year	Avoid	58	2.5×	56.3	13	Car not starting (cause not stated)
2018	Caution	63	1.6×	36.1	7	Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
2017	Avoid	59	2.6×	58.4	4	Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
2016	Avoid	52	3.6×	95.8	8	Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
2015	Not scored	–	–	9.8	4	Brakes: loss of braking

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2019 Honda Pilot Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Suspension: rear
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.
NHTSA 26V365000 Recall report (PDF)Issued Jun 4, 2026.
Air bags: front passenger
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V332000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 21, 2026.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V858000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 18, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 73% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal/mechanical
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
NHTSA 23V751000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 13, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 75% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
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.
NHTSA 23V431000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 15, 2023. By the first quarter of 2026, 87% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Structure: hood
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V932000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 29, 2021. By the fourth quarter of 2023, 87% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V215000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 25, 2021. By the first quarter of 2023, 90% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Tires
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 21V165000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 11, 2021. By the first quarter of 2023, 80% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Electrical system: software
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 20V439000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jul 28, 2020. By the second quarter of 2022, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Electrical system: software
A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 20V440000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jul 28, 2020. By the second quarter of 2022, 96% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Structure: body
In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
NHTSA 19V784000 Recall report (PDF)Issued Oct 31, 2019. By the first quarter of 2020, 100% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Engine and engine cooling: belts and associated pulleys
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA 19V298000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 12, 2019. By the third quarter of 2020, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Structure: roof and pillars
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 18V848000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 28, 2018. By the second quarter of 2020, 98% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs

Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.

Warranty extensionHonda 21-010
Check engine light: catalytic converter, misfire or fuel injector codes
The problem:
The engine software can misread sensors as a worn catalytic converter. Debris can also wear or clog the fuel injectors. The check engine light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer tests the engine cylinders and replaces the fuel injectors for free.
Who qualifies:
The check engine light must come on with a listed catalytic converter, misfire or air fuel fault. For a catalytic converter fault, the program does not apply if all cylinders pass the test. Coverage passes to later owners.
Coverage:
10 years or 150,000 miles from the original purchase date, whichever comes first.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionHonda 21-012
Audio and display network connectors (speaker popping, no audio)
The problem:
A loose connection in the audio and display network can cause speaker popping or crackling, no audio, a Network Loss message or display problems.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the network connectors for free.
Who qualifies:
The car must show the symptoms, and the Honda dealer must find they come from the network connectors. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
5 years or 60,000 miles from the original purchase date, whichever comes first.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionHonda 23-009
Engine not restarting after auto idle stop
The problem:
After the car stops with auto idle stop on, the engine may not restart by itself. The cause is too much cylinder pressure or low cranking torque.
The fix:
A Honda dealer adjusts the valves and replaces the starter and starter relays for free.
Who qualifies:
The earlier software update 23-008 must be done first if it applies. Repairs must relate to this no restart problem. Coverage passes to later owners. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
10 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit for these repairs.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Service campaignHonda 23-008
Auto idle stop software update
The problem:
After the car stops with auto idle stop on, the engine may not restart by itself. The driver must select Park and push the engine start/stop button.
The fix:
A Honda dealer installs an engine control software update.
Who qualifies:
The car's VIN must show the update as open. Honda dealers must update affected new or used cars before selling them.
Coverage:
No time or mileage limit is given. Ask a Honda dealer whether this applies to the car's VIN.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Pilot engines not restarting after automatic idle stop
Closed
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation covered 2016-2020 Pilots. It began in June 2022 after reports of engines not restarting after an automatic idle stop. Honda's January 2023 service bulletins call for a software update and, if needed, starter parts. Honda extended the warranty on those parts to 10 years. NHTSA upgraded the case to engineering analysis EA25-004 in March 2025.
NHTSA PE22005 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jun 3, 2022 to Mar 26, 2025
Engine failures outside the scope of an engine recall
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's recall query tested whether Honda recall 23V-751 was wide enough. That recall covers 3.5-liter V6 engines with a crankshaft defect. The query covered 2018-2020 Odysseys, 2015-2020 Pilots and 2017-2019 Ridgelines. NHTSA found Honda had set the scope properly and closed the query in August 2025. It moved the complaints to PE25-008.
NHTSA RQ24013 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Nov 8, 2024 to Aug 20, 2025
Engines failing to restart after automatic idle stop
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in March 2025, looks at engines that fail to restart after automatic idle stop shuts them off at a light. It lists 2016-2025 Pilots and 2018-2025 Odysseys, plus Passports and Ridgelines. Honda issued service bulletins and a 10-year warranty on some parts. Owners still report failures after the fixes. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA25004 Opening report (PDF)Open since Mar 26, 2025
Engine failures from connecting rod bearings in V6 models
Still open
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation, opened in August 2025, covers 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5-liter V6. It lists 2016-2020 Pilots, 2018-2020 Odysseys and 2017-2019 Ridgelines. These engines fall outside Honda recall 23V-751, and NHTSA saw no sign of the same crankshaft defect. The case is still open.
NHTSA PE25008 Opening report (PDF)Open since Aug 20, 2025

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2019 Pilot ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD and SUV FWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash4/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2019 Pilot, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Suspension: rear NHTSA 26V365000
Air bags: front passenger NHTSA 26V332000
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 23V858000
Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal/mechanical NHTSA 23V751000
Back over prevention: display function NHTSA 23V431000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 13 recalls and which are still open.

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

21-010: check engine light: catalytic converter, misfire or fuel injector codes
21-012: audio and display network connectors (speaker popping, no audio)
23-009: engine not restarting after auto idle stop

On the Test Drive

Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.
Check the backup camera image when reversing.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Cars not starting
Screen and audio
Engine
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Pilot Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.