2009 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Honda Pilot, 31% of all 134 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest engine complaint count among 21 Pilot model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 42
- 31% of 134
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Honda Pilot engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 27, 2009, latest Jan 7, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Honda Pilot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Honda Pilot have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Honda Pilot, 31% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
- Which Honda Pilot year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2016 Honda Pilot has the most engine complaints (838), compared with 42 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Honda Pilot?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Honda Pilot is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.