2023 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot, 12% of its 142 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 36,000 miles. There is no related engine recall on file.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 12% of 142
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or surging while maneuvering at low speed, in one case leading to a crash.
- One owner reported an engine fire linked to a burned CV boot near the engine bay.
- Some owners describe a loud ticking or knocking sound at startup that dealers initially called normal before diagnosing internal engine wear.
- Owners report loss of power with an emissions system warning, sometimes tied to a leaking cam plate damaging sensors.
- Owners describe rough idling and a misfire-like feel after routine service, without a check engine light.
- At least one owner reported a short block replacement near 40,000 miles due to cylinder wall scoring and excessive internal clearance.
When 2023 Honda Pilot engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 15, 2023, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Honda Pilot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2023 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot, which is 12% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Honda Pilot engine?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2023 Honda Pilot engine.
- At what mileage do 2023 Honda Pilot engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2023 Honda Pilot is 36,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2023 Honda Pilot engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the engine-related complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2023 Pilot compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2023 Pilot's engine complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2017 (54%) and 2016 (49%), based on NHTSA data.