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2014 Honda Pilot Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

7/100

#15 most-complained of 16 Pilot years

The 2014 Honda Pilot has a Complaint Index of 7, the lowest among Pilot years with data, and ranks 15th worst (essentially best) out of 16 model years. It carries 116 complaints and 3 recalls, with Engine issues the top problem area at 29% of complaints.

Complaints
116
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
8 / 0
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
17.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2014 Honda Pilot problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine34 (29%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (19%)
  3. Structure & Body20 (17%)
  4. Other15 (13%)
  5. Electrical System12 (10%)
  6. Brakes11 (9%)
  7. Airbags9 (8%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain7 (6%)
  9. Fuel System5 (4%)
  10. Steering4 (3%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, causing the vehicle to hit walls or barriers.
  • Owners describe the vehicle rolling away after being placed in park, in one case after the ignition was turned off.
  • Several owners report airbags failing to deploy in deer strikes or head-on collisions, while in one case Takata airbags deployed and caused burns.
  • One owner reported an ignition that would not consistently engage, along with a continuous clicking sound from the steering area shortly after purchase.
  • Engine complaints include check engine and stability control lights tied to a fouled spark plug and reported oil loss.
  • One owner reported hood, roof, and door paint peeling and bubbling down to the original factory finish.
2014 Honda Pilot complaints: complaints filed per quarter102013 Q42015 Q22016 Q42018 Q22020 Q12022 Q12023 Q32025 Q3
147 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2018 Q3 (10).

2014 Honda Pilot recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

  2. NHTSA 19V378000May 16, 2019Airbags19,138 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    Risk: 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.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

  3. NHTSA 18V661000Sep 27, 2018Airbags1,355,406 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.

2014 Honda Pilot fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Pilot years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best20171920
2013Good27271620
2014Best7116320
2015Best13109420
2016Avoid1001,703822

All Honda Pilot years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Pilot has a Complaint Index of 7, the lowest of any Pilot year with data, and carries a 'Best' verdict relative to other Pilot years.
What problems does the 2014 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA lists 116 complaints for the 2014 Pilot, with Engine issues as the top problem area at 29% of complaints, followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 19% and Structure & Body at 17%.
Does the 2014 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Pilot, all related to Takata airbag inflators, and none are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Pilot compare to other model years?
The 2014 Pilot ranks 15th worst out of 16 model years tracked, meaning it performs better than nearly every other Pilot year, unlike 2016, 2017, and 2019, which carry 'Avoid' verdicts with Complaint Index values of 100, 80, and 87.
What is the top complaint category for the 2014 Honda Pilot?
Engine complaints lead with 34 reports, 29% of the total, including 2 crashes and a median mileage at failure of 34,258 miles overall for the model year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.