2022 Honda PILOT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2022 Honda PILOT has 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: while driving on the freeway my vehicle suddenly brakes without me pressing the brake. there were no vehicles in front of me to trigger the automatic brakes sensors.the brake warning light turned on and began flashing. i was almost hit from the back by the car behind me. my car is available for ins.

13 crash reports 5 injuries

216

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

56 complaints

26%

• While driving on the freeway my vehicle suddenly brakes without me pressing the brake. There were no vehicles in front of me to trigger the Automatic Brakes sensors.The brake warning light turned on and began flashing. I was almost hit from the back by the car behind me. My car is available for ins
• Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.
• When driving on highways and interstate the vehicle flashes BRAKE when the is no reason to brake. This happens multiple times per day, in our commute. The 2nd thing (and most dangerous) is the auto braking. Several times on the interstate the car has done a HARD brake while going interstate speeds,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“While driving on the freeway my vehicle suddenly brakes without me pressing the brake. There were no vehicles in front of me to trigger the Automatic Brakes sensors.The brake warning light turned on and began flashing. I was almost hit from the back by the car behind me. My car is available for ins”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

29 complaints

13%

• Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.
• We discovered that both right and left rear door locks were not operating properly in our brand new 2022 Honda Pilot Touring, preventing the passengers from being able to exit the vehicle. From the original purchase on Oct 27, 2022, the kids had complained of being unable to unlock and open the rea
• I bought new car in mid January 2022 and on 1st January 2023 my car was Shuts Down middle of the road While Driving. It is nightmare. No warning or hazard lights working. Call 911 for police for further assistance. I am living in Maryland and issue happened in new Jersey. It's national holiday an

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

26 complaints

12%

• Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.
• When driving on highways and interstate the vehicle flashes BRAKE when the is no reason to brake. This happens multiple times per day, in my commute. The 2nd thing (and most dangerous) is the automatic braking. Several times on the interstate the car has done a HARD brake while travelling at high
• We discovered that both right and left rear door locks were not operating properly in our brand new 2022 Honda Pilot Touring, preventing the passengers from being able to exit the vehicle. From the original purchase on Oct 27, 2022, the kids had complained of being unable to unlock and open the rea

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

21 complaints

10%

• I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. Ther
• On several occasions, while driving, my vehicle would not accelerate when I pressed the gas pedal. It stalls and then bursts forward. I have noticed that it is more prevalent when I drive off. I have taken my car to the dealer service center, and they said they could not replicate the issue. My veh
• Vehicle has had issues of complete loss of power while driving and while awaiting at a light even with the fuel saving mode deactivated so that it wouldn't shut off at every stop. Looked for blown fuses,codes or any lose relays but everything appeared good. Both days were clear one day the temperatu

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. Ther”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

21 complaints

10%

• I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. Ther
• On hilly/curving section of interstate highway in West Virginia (specifically I-68 east of Morgantown), the adaptive cruise control, on multiple occasions, failed to recognize vehicles ahead and slow my vehicle to match with adaptive cruise control active. Cruise control also had difficulty controll
• Can’t pass the nyc inspection because computer frozen. Everyone tech put cable in side no update. No record driven.3 times didn’t pass the inspection. Speed go up while driven

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 216 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: While driving on the freeway my vehicle suddenly brakes without me pressing the brake. There were no vehicles in front of me to trigger the Automatic Brakes sensors.The brake warning light turned on and began flashing. I was almost hit from the back by the car behind me. My car is available for ins
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. Ther
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)