Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (28.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 · 28.9% | Recalled | Recall 13V382000 |
| Power Train | 54 · 20% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 42 · 15.6% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 40 · 14.8% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 18 · 6.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V661000 · Recall 19V502000 · Recall 19V378000 · Recall 18V042000 · Recall 13V016000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 270 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · 2018 · reported 09/27/2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · 2019 · reported 06/27/2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · 2019 · reported 05/16/2019
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · 2018 · reported 01/09/2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V016000 · 2013 · reported 01/18/2013
The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V382000 · 2013 · reported 08/27/2013
A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“EVER SINCE PURCHASED NEW, THE ENGINE HESITATES AT 10 MPH WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY DO NOT GIVE…”NHTSA complaint 10682386 — filed 02/09/2015 · ENGINE
“MY HONDA PILOT VIBRATES AND HUMS WHEN THE ECO LIGHT COMES ON. I NOTICE IT AT LOWER SPEEDS AND RPMS, NOT SURE IF IT IS…”NHTSA complaint 10671892 — filed 01/12/2015 · ENGINE
“OUR HONDA 2013 PILOT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW. THERE IS AN ENGINE NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL VIBRATING/FLAPPING. IT USUALLY…”NHTSA complaint 10670627 — filed 01/07/2015 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 78 of 270 NHTSA complaints (28.9%), followed by power train (54), structure:body (42), service brakes (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
270 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V661000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
