2022 Honda Pilot Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Ranks 10th of 21 Pilot years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 153
- 1 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 10.5
- 144,716 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 0.81×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 68
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 5
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2022 Honda Pilot?
Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Honda Pilot is 72 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 10th of the 21 Pilot years we score.
The most reported problem is automatic emergency braking, mostly hard braking with nothing ahead (15 of 153 complaints). Owners also complain about the driver-assist camera and radar and the brakes. 68 of the 153 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 5 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for engine not restarting after auto idle stop. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 63.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 23-010 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- Good reliability score of 72
- Fewer problems than the average car its age
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead15 complaints
- Driver-assist camera and radar failure14 complaints
- Brakes: unusual noises11 complaints
How the 2022 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
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 0.82× | −9 |
| Everyday problems | 0.79× | −4 |
| Problems in the last two years | 0.79× | −8 |
| Recalls | 1.3× | −7 |
| Score | 72 |
What Owners Report
We read all 153 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Pilot, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
15 complaints (10%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, warning lights and the system not working when needed. 10 of these 15 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Driver-assist camera and radar failure
14 complaints (9%)
A failure, problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working. Median mileage when it started: about 35,000 miles.
Brakes: unusual noises
11 complaints (7%)
Unusual noises, loss of braking and hard braking with nothing ahead. 2 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. Median mileage when it started: about 18,000 miles.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
11 complaints (7%)
The car not starting. All 11 describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
11 complaints (7%)
Failure or loss of drive, shifts itself into neutral and warning lights. 3 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 52,000 miles.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
9 complaints (6%)
Shattering or cracking.
Screen and audio: stopped working
8 complaints (5%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure that needed a new part and the system acting on its own. Median mileage when it started: about 24,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
8 complaints (5%)
A loss of power. 7 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Stall (cause not stated)
8 complaints (5%)
Stalling. 7 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
8 complaints (5%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 5 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking.
Steering failure
7 complaints (5%)
A failure, unusual noises and vibration or shudder. Median mileage when it started: about 59,000 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: warning lights
6 complaints (4%)
Warning lights, hard braking with nothing ahead and the system not working when needed. 1 of these 6 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
6 complaints (4%)
The system acting on its own.
12V battery failure
5 complaints (3%)
A failure that needed a new part and draining the battery. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Several warning lights at once
5 complaints (3%)
Warning lights.
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Engine failure: damage
5 complaints (3%)
Damage, a failure and locking up. All 5 describe a serious outcome, most often a tow.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (3%)
Hesitation and a loss of power. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Battery drain: draining the battery
4 complaints (3%)
Draining the battery. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Engine: stalling
4 complaints (3%)
Stalling. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
4 complaints (3%)
The car not starting and stalling. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Tires: shattering or cracking
4 complaints (3%)
Shattering or cracking, damage and blowout. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Shifter or park: stopped working
4 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working, the system acting on its own and not releasing. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Airbag warning light
3 complaints (2%)
Warning lights and a failure that needed a new part.
Instrument cluster: stopped working
3 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Rearview camera: stopped working
3 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Control module (unspecified): stopped working
2 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working.
Lane keeping assist: warning lights
2 complaints (1%)
Warning lights and pulling or wandering. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (1%)
Unusual noises.
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Phone and navigation: stopped working
2 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working.
Sway bar links: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart.
Starter failure
2 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Struts or shocks: unusual noises
2 complaints (1%)
Unusual noises and a failure.
Taillights or brake lights: works on and off
2 complaints (1%)
Problems that come and go and not shutting off.
Reported Once (28)
Show the 28 problems reported once
- ABS: sticking or stiffness
- Airbags: no deployment in a crash
- Blower motor: works on and off
- Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
- Check engine light (cause not stated)
- Door latches: not opening or unlocking
- Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
- Exterior lights: stopped working
- Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
- Frontal airbags: deployment with no crash
- Fuel filler door: not opening or unlocking
- Fuel pump failure
- Fuel system: hesitation
- Ignition or push-button start failure
- Oil pressure failure
- Car alarm: the system acting on its own
- Driver-assist safety measures: the system acting on its own
- Emission system: warning lights
- Fuel sensor failure
- Throttle or accelerator: sudden acceleration
- Side blind zone alert: the system not working when needed
- Side or curtain airbags: deployment with no crash
- Stability control (VSA): warning lights
- Transmission fluid leak
- Vibration (cause not stated)
- Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
- Windshield: shattering or cracking
- Wiring, fuses or body control module: stopped working
How the 2022 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 This year | 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 | 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 |
2022 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 26V365000Recall report (PDF)Issued Jun 4, 2026.
Air bags: front passenger
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V332000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 21, 2026.
Air bags: front passenger
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V064000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 1, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 52% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Service brakes, hydraulic: master cylinder
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V458000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 29, 2023. By the second quarter of 2025, 84% 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 23V431000Recall 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.
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 23-010
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 engine valves for free.
- Who qualifies:
- The earlier software update 23-008 must be done first if it applies. A technician must confirm the symptom before the repair. Coverage passes to later owners. The VIN must show as eligible.
- Coverage:
- 10 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit for this repair.
- 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.
NHTSA Investigations
Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.
Engines failing to restart after automatic idle stop
Still openNHTSA'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 EA25004Opening report (PDF)Open since Mar 26, 2025
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 Pilot ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD and SUV FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2022 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
- Air bags: front passenger NHTSA 24V064000
- Service brakes, hydraulic: master cylinder NHTSA 23V458000
- Back over prevention: display function NHTSA 23V431000
Ask a Honda Dealer
Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.
- 23-010: engine not restarting after auto idle stop
On the Test Drive
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
- Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Automatic emergency braking
- Driver-assist camera and radar
- Brakes
- 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.
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