How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 200 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Pilot, which is 12% of the 1,703 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Pilot transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 Pilot.

At what mileage do 2016 Honda Pilot transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 47,500 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do 2016 Pilot owners report?

Owners describe sudden acceleration surges, hard jerking or hesitation between gears, unresponsive push-button shifters, and unexpected downshifts.

Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data links 5 crashes and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Pilot, with no fires reported.

2016 Honda Pilot Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 200 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Honda Pilot, 12% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners report sudden unintended acceleration, harsh jerking between gears, and failed shifter buttons, with a median failure mileage of 47,500. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 200; 12% of 1,703
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 47,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle surges or lurches forward unexpectedly after being shifted into drive or park, in some cases leading to a collision.
Push-button shifter on the 9-speed transmission intermittently fails to respond, especially when switching between forward and reverse while parking.
Transmission jerks or hesitates when accelerating from a stop or on an incline, sometimes shifting into an unexpected gear.
Vehicle unexpectedly downshifts or drops gears while driving at low speeds, causing a loss of expected power.
Rear differential failure reported alongside abnormal noise and rough idling at higher mileage.
Engine idle-stop system causes the vehicle to stall when coming to a stop, requiring a full system reset before restarting.

When 2016 Honda Pilot transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2015, latest Sep 8, 2026.

200 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q4 (18).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pilot model year

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

20106 (5%)
201121 (7%)
201220 (12%)
201354 (20%)
20147 (6%)
201511 (10%)
2016200 (12%)
2017122 (13%)
201878 (18%)
201992 (10%)
202035 (7%)
202125 (6%)
202215 (10%)
202310 (7%)
202412 (11%)
202520 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Honda Pilot have?: NHTSA lists 200 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Pilot, which is 12% of the 1,703 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Pilot transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 Pilot.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Pilot transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 47,500 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2016 Pilot owners report?: Owners describe sudden acceleration surges, hard jerking or hesitation between gears, unresponsive push-button shifters, and unexpected downshifts.
Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data links 5 crashes and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Pilot, with no fires reported.