2024 Honda Pilot Reliability Report

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

Caution

Ranks 16th of 21 Pilot years we score.

Owner complaints: 112; 3 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 16.2; 67,249 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 1.8×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 31; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 6
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2024 Honda Pilot?

Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Honda Pilot is 62 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.8 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 16th of the 21 Pilot years we score.

The most reported problem is seat belts, mostly false unbuckled warnings (25 of 112 complaints). Owners also complain about the steering and dashboard warning lights. 31 of the 112 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 6 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 63.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done 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

Cons

About 1.8 times the problems of the average car its age
Seat belts: false unbuckled warnings25 complaints
Steering: unusual noises16 complaints
Several warning lights at once15 complaints

How the 2024 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	1.4×	−20
Everyday problems	2.8×	−11
Recalls	1.7×	−7
Score		62

What Owners Report

We read all 112 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Pilot, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Seat belts: false unbuckled warnings
25 complaints (22%)
False unbuckled warnings, a feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Steering: unusual noises
16 complaints (14%)
Unusual noises, loss of steering control and a feature that stopped working. 4 of these 16 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. 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 25,000 miles.
Several warning lights at once
15 complaints (13%)
Warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 5,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
10 complaints (9%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 8 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts
7 complaints (6%)
Harsh or delayed shifts, warning lights and a failure. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 22,000 miles.
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
5 complaints (4%)
Not shutting off.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
5 complaints (4%)
A loss of power. 4 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (4%)
Hesitation and surging. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
5 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking.
A/C compressor: stopped working
4 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working, a leak and a failure.
Stall (cause not stated)
4 complaints (4%)
Stalling. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Windshield: distorted view
4 complaints (4%)
Distorted view, optical distortion and shattering or cracking. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
12V battery: draining the battery
3 complaints (3%)
Draining the battery and a failure that needed a new part.
Engine: stalling
3 complaints (3%)
Stalling, vibration or shudder and a fire. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
3 complaints (3%)
The car not starting and warning lights. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.

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Airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (2%)
No deployment in a crash and warning lights.
Brakes failure
2 complaints (2%)
A failure and loss of braking. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Lane keeping assist: pulling or wandering
2 complaints (2%)
Pulling or wandering and warning lights. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Driver-assist camera and radar: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (2%)
The system acting on its own and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Door lower edge: sharp edge
2 complaints (2%)
Sharp edge. Both describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Wheel speed sensor: fault code
2 complaints (2%)
A stored fault code and a failure.
Power liftgate: stopped working
2 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working and not opening or unlocking.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (2%)
Hard starting.

Reported Once (29)

Show the 29 problems reported once

ABS failure
Adaptive cruise control: aggressive braking at slight overspeed
Airbag warning light
Uneven tire wear: early wear
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
CV axles: unusual noises
Engine failure
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
Headlights: stopped working
Heater: unusual noises
Ignition or push-button start: stopped working
Screen and audio: unusual noises
Key fob: not opening or unlocking
Auto-ignition system (AIS): works on and off
Fender: misaligned
Front wheel or suspension: unusual noises
Low-voltage code (electrical supply): fault code
Rear wheel speed sensor: fault code
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Paint and rust: damage
Parking brake: the system acting on its own
Rearview camera: stopped working
Remote start: not shutting off
Seats: stopped working
Sunroof: parts breaking or coming apart
Tires: sidewall blowout
Transmission computer: harsh or delayed shifts
Transmission fluid leak
Shifter or park: the system acting on its own

How the 2024 Honda Pilot Compares With Other Years

The other Pilot years of the 4th generation, 2023 to 2026, 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
2026	Too new	–	–	6.1	1	Steering: unusual noises
2025	Provisional 62	–	–	8.1	4	Steering: unusual noises
2024 This year	Caution	62	1.8×	16.2	6	Seat belts: false unbuckled warnings
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

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2024 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.

Seats: critical fasteners
A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V054000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 29, 2026. By the second quarter of 2026, 38% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 25V391000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 12, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 90% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 25V031000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 23, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel system, gasoline: filler pipe and cap
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 24V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 27, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seats: critical fasteners
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V859000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 14, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 59% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Steering: rack
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V735000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 2, 2023. By the third quarter of 2025, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

NHTSA Investigations

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

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
Inaccurate rear seat belt warning in Pilots
Still open
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation, opened in October 2025, covers 2023-2024 Pilots. It has 6 complaints and several field reports that the rear seat belt warning shows the wrong status. Drivers may think children are buckled when they are not, especially in the third row. The case is still open.
NHTSA PE25017 Opening report (PDF)Open since Oct 28, 2025

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 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 2024 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.

Seats: critical fasteners NHTSA 26V054000
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages NHTSA 25V391000
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system NHTSA 25V031000
Fuel system, gasoline: filler pipe and cap NHTSA 24V900000
Seats: critical fasteners NHTSA 24V859000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 6 recalls and which are still open.

On the Test Drive

Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
Accelerate gently from a stop and again at 20 to 40 mph. Shudder, slipping or harsh shifts are warning signs. Ask for the transmission fluid records.

Ask the Seller

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

Seat belts
Steering
Dashboard warning lights
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.