2006 Honda Pilot Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

22Engine complaints

8.3%Of all 266 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS58 · 21.8%

SERVICE BRAKES24 · 9%

ENGINE22 · 8.3%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)22 · 8.3%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 7.5%

Share of the 266 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Honda Pilot overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10614553 — filed 07/18/2014

“OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MILES. I CHANGED THE RADIATOR AND THE THERMOSTAT. NOW, THE HONDA STOPPED WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE…”NHTSA complaint 10550904 — filed 11/04/2013

“HELLO,I HAVE A HONDA PILOT 06 I AM JUST GOING TO A BAD RAP NOW MY CAR ENGINE HAD A MISS FIRE ON CYLINDER 2…”NHTSA complaint 10546959 — filed 10/07/2013

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda Pilot have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Honda Pilot: 22 of 266 complaints on file (8.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Honda Pilot have in total?

266 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 119 reported injuries, and 99 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.