2009 Honda Pilot Engine Problems

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

35Engine complaints

26.1%Of all 134 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE35 · 26.1%

AIR BAGS28 · 20.9%

SUSPENSION18 · 13.4%

STEERING13 · 9.7%

SERVICE BRAKES13 · 9.7%

Share of the 134 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Honda Pilot overview page.

What owners report

“In September of 2021 my mechanic noticed low oil. oil consumption and poor mileage. We have to travel from New Mexico to Houston to see…”NHTSA complaint 11481250 — filed 08/25/2022

“A VALVE FELL INTO THE ENGINE AS I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND COAST INTO SAFETY. IT WAS INOPERABLE…”NHTSA complaint 11351695 — filed 08/27/2020

“ON JULY 29, 2020 I PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM CROWN NISSAN OF GREENVILLE. THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SAFETY INSPECTION AND THAT THERE…”NHTSA complaint 11343816 — filed 08/07/2020

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Honda Pilot have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Honda Pilot: 35 of 134 complaints on file (26.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Honda Pilot have in total?

134 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none 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.