NHTSA (USA)High Risk
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This page covers 6 recalls, 89 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Honda Pilot.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2024 Honda Pilot draws complaints spread across a few systems, with forward collision avoidance, steering, and seat belt sensors leading the volume. On the seat belt side, owners across multiple reports describe rear and middle-row buckle sensors that misread whether a passenger is fastened, triggering repeated chime warnings even when belts are properly buckled, or in some cases failing to detect an unbuckled occupant at all. The forward collision system generates consistent complaints about unwanted braking events, particularly on roads with dark pavement patches or crack sealant, where the system appears to interpret the markings as hazards and applies the brakes at highway speeds. Steering complaints round out the top three, though the seat belt sensor misbehavior and the false-trigger braking pattern each show up across enough separate reports to stand out clearly in this complaint set.
89
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Honda Pilot has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel leak that can lead to a fire, a steering gear that can lock up or lose control, an engine that can stall without warning, and a brake pedal that can shift out of position.
The fuel filler neck tube and filler pipe can separate and allow gasoline to escape near potential ignition sources. The steering rack may contain a loose ball bearing inside the gear box that can cause the steering wheel to lock up or respond unpredictably, leaving the driver unable to steer. A software error in the fuel injection control unit can cause the engine to cut out or lose power while driving. The brake pedal's pivot pin may not be properly secured, allowing the pedal to shift out of its normal position so that pressing it does not apply the brakes as expected. These four issues each carry a direct crash risk and together cover three of the vehicle's most critical control systems.
On the interior side, two recalls address the driver's seat cushion frame, where mounting fasteners may not have been tightened properly during assembly. A seat that is not fully secured can move unexpectedly in a crash, reducing the effectiveness of the seatbelt and raising the risk of injury. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why separate recall filings exist covering overlapping model years.
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What can fail
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened, causing the seat to become loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The brake pedal pivot pin wasn't secured properly, allowing the pedal to shift out of position during use.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error in the fuel injection control unit may cause your engine to stall or lose power while driving.
What the fix does
Your dealer will reprogram the fuel injection control unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate from each other, which can cause fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel filler neck tube and pipe, and repair or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly fastened, causing the seat to shift or move during vehicle operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A loose ball bearing in the gearbox assembly may cause loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.