How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this category for the 2016 Pilot, which is about 1% of the 1,703 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2016 Honda Pilot?

No related recall is listed in the data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category on the 2016 Pilot.

At what mileage do suspension or wheel problems tend to show up on the 2016 Pilot?

The median mileage at failure for this component area is 24,000 miles.

Did suspension issues on the 2016 Pilot cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2016 Pilot, with 0 fires reported.

What specific suspension or wheel problems do owners report on the 2016 Pilot?

Owners describe broken lug studs, a failing spare tire mount, corroded wheels losing air, cracked rims, and worn struts and suspension parts.

2016 Honda Pilot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Honda Pilot, about 1% of its 1,703 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 24,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 24; 1% of 1,703
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 24,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Lug studs break repeatedly, with owners reporting new studs and lugs failing again within 60-90 days.
The spare tire strap or carrier mount breaks, dropping the spare wheel and tire and striking the vehicle behind.
Subframe corrosion and rust in northeastern climates raise concerns about suspension component failure on older vehicles.
Wheels lose air pressure due to corroded rims, creating a road hazard if not caught early.
Front passenger side rims crack or fracture while the vehicle is parked, with no clear cause identified.
Struts leak and make noise, and owners report the suspension wearing out under normal street driving.

When 2016 Honda Pilot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2015, latest Sep 20, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2017 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201019 (17%)
201143 (15%)
201217 (10%)
201317 (6%)
201422 (19%)
20158 (7%)
201624 (1%)
20179 (1%)
20185 (1%)
20198 (1%)
20209 (2%)
202120 (5%)
202210 (6%)
20234 (3%)
20244 (4%)
20256 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this category for the 2016 Pilot, which is about 1% of the 1,703 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2016 Honda Pilot?: No related recall is listed in the data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category on the 2016 Pilot.
At what mileage do suspension or wheel problems tend to show up on the 2016 Pilot?: The median mileage at failure for this component area is 24,000 miles.
Did suspension issues on the 2016 Pilot cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2016 Pilot, with 0 fires reported.
What specific suspension or wheel problems do owners report on the 2016 Pilot?: Owners describe broken lug studs, a failing spare tire mount, corroded wheels losing air, cracked rims, and worn struts and suspension parts.