How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA has 86 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Pilot, which is 20% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Pilot electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2018 Pilot.

At what mileage do 2018 Pilot electrical issues typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 51,250 miles.

Did the 2018 Pilot electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this component shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the reported complaints.

How does 2018 compare to other Pilot years for electrical complaints?

The 2018 Pilot's 86 electrical complaints (20% share) are lower than the 2016 (586 complaints, 34%) and 2020 (215 complaints, 44%) model years.

2018 Honda Pilot Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 86 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Honda Pilot, 20% of its 440 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 51,250. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 86; 20% of 440
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 51,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the auto idle-stop feature shutting the engine off at stops and failing to restart when the brake is released, sometimes stalling mid-intersection.
Some describe the transmission dropping into neutral or park unexpectedly while stopped, requiring a full restart before the vehicle could move again.
Several owners report the vehicle shutting down completely and needing a jump start, with the dash and infotainment screen failing to power on.
One owner reported the brake pedal becoming unresponsive at highway speed while the vehicle continued accelerating, resulting in a crash.
A driver-side window was reported to malfunction repeatedly despite multiple repair attempts.
One complaint links water intrusion at the windshield A-pillar to electrical faults inside the dash and foot well area.

When 2018 Honda Pilot electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 28, 2018, latest Aug 3, 2026.

86 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2022 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Pilot model year

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

201010 (9%)
201128 (10%)
201223 (13%)
201312 (4%)
201412 (10%)
201516 (15%)
2016586 (34%)
2017268 (29%)
201886 (20%)
2019270 (30%)
2020215 (44%)
2021128 (30%)
202234 (22%)
202328 (20%)
202411 (10%)
202545 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA has 86 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Pilot, which is 20% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Pilot electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2018 Pilot.
At what mileage do 2018 Pilot electrical issues typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 51,250 miles.
Did the 2018 Pilot electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this component shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the reported complaints.
How does 2018 compare to other Pilot years for electrical complaints?: The 2018 Pilot's 86 electrical complaints (20% share) are lower than the 2016 (586 complaints, 34%) and 2020 (215 complaints, 44%) model years.