2022 Honda Pilot Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2022 Honda Pilot ranks 12th out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 45 and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 156 complaints, 5 recalls, and no do-not-drive orders, with Collision Avoidance & Cameras as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Pilot years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 156
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2022 Honda Pilot problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras46 (29%)
- Engine36 (23%)
- Other35 (22%)
- Electrical System34 (22%)
- Brakes20 (13%)
- Lane Departure17 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (6%)
- Fuel System9 (6%)
- Steering7 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unexpected acceleration or lack of braking response while parking or backing up, sometimes ending in a crash into objects or other vehicles.
- Automatic braking systems reportedly activate on their own during highway driving with no obstacle present, triggering a flashing brake warning light.
- Some owners describe the antilock brake module failing and causing unsafe, uncontrolled stopping shortly after brief use.
- A transmission was reported to develop a severe fluid leak within two weeks of a new lease, later traced to a casing defect and requiring replacement.
- Engine stalling followed by a sudden surge forward has been reported during acceleration, an issue the dealer could not reproduce.
- A rear-view camera recall repair (NHTSA Campaign 23V431000) reportedly took longer than expected to schedule at the dealer.
2022 Honda Pilot recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Honda Pilot reliable?
- Among 21 model years of the Pilot, 2022 ranks 12th worst with a complaint index of 45 and carries a Good verdict, meaning it performs better than most other Pilot years based on NHTSA owner complaints.
- What problems does the 2022 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA data shows 156 complaints, led by Collision Avoidance & Cameras (46 complaints, 29% share), followed by Engine (36 complaints), Electrical System (34 complaints), and Brakes (20 complaints).
- Does the 2022 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Pilot, covering structure/body, airbags, and brakes, none of which are do-not-drive orders.
- What is the median mileage for 2022 Pilot complaints?
- The overall median mileage at failure is 32,000 miles, though this varies by system: Brakes issues showed up around 18,500 miles and Engine issues around 56,000 miles.
- How does the 2022 Pilot compare to the 2016 or 2019 Pilot?
- The 2022 Pilot's complaint index of 45 is well below the 2016 Pilot's 100 and the 2019 Pilot's 95, both of which carry Avoid verdicts.