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2022 Honda Pilot Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#11 most-complained of 16 Pilot years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Honda Pilot has 156 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 33, and ranks 11th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Pilot years. It has 5 recalls and no do-not-drive orders.

Complaints
156
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
7 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 26 hwy

Top 2022 Honda Pilot problems

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

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras46 (29%)
  2. Engine36 (23%)
  3. Other35 (22%)
  4. Electrical System34 (22%)
  5. Brakes20 (13%)
  6. Lane Departure17 (11%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain15 (10%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (6%)
  9. Fuel System9 (6%)
  10. Steering7 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration in parking lots or reverse, with brakes failing to stop the vehicle.
  • Some describe the brake pedal being depressed while the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated into objects or other vehicles.
  • A software or camera-related fault caused the backup camera and collision-avoidance systems to trigger unexpectedly during reversing.
  • Transmission problems include a metallurgical defect causing a fluid leak shortly after lease start, requiring transmission replacement.
  • Some owners felt a loss of power followed by an abrupt forward lunge when accelerating from a stop.
  • Electrical system complaints describe the battery going completely dead multiple times, along with the radar camera failing and disabling lane-keeping, power steering assist, and automatic braking features.
2022 Honda Pilot complaints: complaints filed per quarter462022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
243 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2022 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q3 (46).

2022 Honda Pilot recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure & Body880,514 vehicles

    Structure:frame and members

    American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

  3. NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

See all 5 recalls for the 2022 Honda Pilot →

2022 Honda Pilot fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
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.

2022 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
2020Caution674871122
2021Caution734331022.5
2022Good33156522
2023Good40142521
2024Good47113621

All Honda Pilot years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Honda Pilot reliable?
Compared to other Pilot model years, the 2022 has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 11th worst out of 16 years tracked, which NHTSA data classifies as "Good" relative to the rest of the lineup.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Pilot?
The top reported problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, making up 29% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 23% and Electrical System issues at 22%.
Does the 2022 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Honda Pilot, covering structure and body, airbags (two separate campaigns), brakes, and the collision avoidance camera system. None are do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do 2022 Honda Pilot problems typically show up?
Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 32,000 miles, though brake issues showed up at a median of 18,500 miles and engine issues at 56,000 miles.
How does the 2022 Pilot compare to other bad Pilot years?
The 2022 Pilot's complaint index of 33 is far lower than the worst years, 2016 (100) and 2019 (87), both rated "Avoid."

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.