2024 Honda Pilot Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 Pilot years
The 2024 Honda Pilot has a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th out of 16 model years, with a 'Good' verdict. NHTSA lists 113 complaints, 6 recalls, and 2 crashes, with Seat Belts as the top problem area at 21% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 113
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 25 hwy
Top 2024 Honda Pilot problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Seat Belts24 (21%)
- Other21 (19%)
- Steering20 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (15%)
- Engine15 (13%)
- Brakes13 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (11%)
- Electrical System11 (10%)
- Fuel System7 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal feeling stiff and the vehicle failing to stop, in one case leading to a low-speed rear-end collision.
- Some report warning lights for ABS, hill start assist, lane departure correction, and other systems appearing together, signaling reduced brake performance.
- Wheel speed sensor malfunctions have triggered cascading alerts for parking brake, cruise control, stability control, and lane keeping systems.
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in a high-speed frontal collision with a concrete barrier.
- New vehicles with only a few hundred miles have shown sudden multi-system failure warnings including engine check, lane assist, and emergency braking, with one owner stranded on the road.
- Electrical system complaints include a loud popping and cracking noise from speakers regardless of volume or audio state.
2024 Honda Pilot recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V054000Jan 29, 2026Structure & Body32 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
- 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.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other Pilot years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Honda Pilot reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Pilot ranks 9th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 47 and a 'Good' verdict relative to other Pilot years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Pilot?
- NHTSA data shows Seat Belts as the top problem area (21% of complaints), followed by Steering (18%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (15%).
- Does the 2024 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2024 Pilot, covering the driver's seat cushion frame, brake pedal pivot pin, fuel injection ECU software, fuel filler neck, and steering gear box ball bearing. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 Pilot compare to the 2016 and 2019 Pilot?
- The 2016 Pilot has a complaint index of 100 with 1,703 complaints and the 2019 Pilot has an index of 87 with 904 complaints, both rated 'Avoid.' The 2024 Pilot's index of 47 with 113 complaints is much lower.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Honda Pilot?
- EPA rates the 2024 Pilot at 21 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.