2023 Honda Pilot Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Pilot years
The 2023 Honda Pilot has a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 10th of 16 model years, with a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 142 complaints, 5 recalls, and 3 crashes, led by Seat Belts (23% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 142
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 25 hwy
Top 2023 Honda Pilot problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Seat Belts32 (23%)
- Electrical System28 (20%)
- Other23 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras21 (15%)
- Steering18 (13%)
- Brakes17 (12%)
- Engine17 (12%)
- Structure & Body16 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (7%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle surging forward unexpectedly while parking at low speed, in one case crashing into a garage wall.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a 55 mph collision despite significant front and side damage.
- Some owners describe an engine fire linked to a burned inner CV boot.
- The collision mitigation braking system reportedly engages and brakes the vehicle without any obstacle present.
- Second-row seat belt buckles reportedly trigger false unbuckled warnings and chimes even when properly latched.
- Owners describe dashboard messages listing failures across the brake system, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and collision mitigation at the same time.
2023 Honda Pilot recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V391000Jun 12, 2025Brakes259,033 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
- NHTSA 25V031000Jan 23, 2025Electrical System294,612 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
- NHTSA 24V900000Nov 27, 2024Fuel System205,760 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
2023 Honda Pilot fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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.
2023 compared with other Pilot years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda Pilot reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Pilot rates Good, ranking 10th out of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 40.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Honda Pilot?
- Seat Belts is the top problem area, accounting for 32 complaints, or 23% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Pilot, covering Brakes, Electrical System, Fuel System, Structure & Body, and Steering.
- How does the 2023 Pilot compare to other bad Pilot years?
- The 2023 Pilot's Complaint Index of 40 is far below the 2016 Pilot's index of 100 and the 2017 Pilot's index of 80, both rated Avoid.
- What is the median mileage for Electrical System complaints on the 2023 Pilot?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2023 Pilot is 8,550 miles.