2021 Honda Pilot Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Honda Pilot, 6% of its 433 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. There is no related recall on file, and this share is lower than several earlier Pilot model years.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 25
- 6% of 433
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts itself from Drive or Park into Neutral, sometimes while stopped at a traffic signal or intersection, occasionally causing the engine to stall.
- Sudden deceleration or loss of acceleration on the highway accompanied by a loud whirring or whining noise from the transmission.
- Vehicle enters limp mode with the check engine light flashing, refusing to accelerate until the engine is turned off and restarted.
- Long hesitation of several seconds when shifting from Reverse into Drive, followed by a sudden burst of high-speed acceleration.
- Owners report the pushbutton gear selector cannot be moved into Neutral while the engine is off, which they describe as a safety concern in stalled-vehicle situations.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolled backward while in Park with the engine idling, resulting in a crash and injury.
When 2021 Honda Pilot transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 9, 2021, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Pilot, which is 6% of the 433 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Honda Pilot?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Pilot.
- At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear on the 2021 Pilot?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 20,000 miles.
- Did any 2021 Pilot transmission complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, one complaint involved a crash and one involved an injury, out of the 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed.
- Is the 2021 Pilot's transmission complaint rate high compared to other years?
- At 6% share of total complaints, the 2021 Pilot's rate is lower than years like 2013 (20%), 2018 (18%), and 2017 (13%).