2016 Honda Pilot Structure Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2016 Honda Pilot, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 15,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fly off” (9% of reports).
- 54structure complaints
- 15,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 78%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fly off: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
- Looks like: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Honda Pilot structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Pilot | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Pilot | 6 | 4% | 9,264 |
| 2022 Pilot | 7 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Pilot | 5 | 1% | 7,000 |
| 2020 Pilot | 7 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Pilot | 12 | 1% | 800 |
| 2018 Pilot | 17 | 4% | 22,500 |
| 2017 Pilot | 15 | 2% | 3,750 |
| 2016 Pilot | 54 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2015 Pilot | 10 | 9% | 53,500 |
| 2014 Pilot | 20 | 17% | 77,000 |
| 2013 Pilot | 47 | 17% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Pilot | 8 | 5% | 72,010 |
| 2011 Pilot | 19 | 6% | 60,222 |
| 2010 Pilot | 6 | 5% | 50,500 |
| 2009 Pilot | 7 | 5% | 65,479 |
| 2008 Pilot | 16 | 12% | 77,000 |
| 2007 Pilot | 15 | 7% | 5,000 |
| 2006 Pilot | 26 | 10% | 155,000 |
| 2005 Pilot | 23 | 3% | 74,250 |
| 2004 Pilot | 42 | 8% | 103,500 |
| 2003 Pilot | 47 | 7% | 121,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Suspension:rear; structure:frame and members
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; structure:body:hood
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension); however, the front subframe had a hole caused by corrosion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the front end of the vehicle made clunking…
Taligate is rusting through near the handle as well as around the right taillight. Another recall for this exact issue is in place for the same year/make/model, yet my vehicle is not included in the recall. Faulty seals allow water to get into the tailgate and rust from the inside-out. Honda has…
no incident : recall that was done on hood. gas cap/lid doesn't close tightly Hood looks like it going to open , left side front end lifts when driving on freeway, Honda of the Desert replaced latch but it did not solve the problem
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Honda Pilots have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about structure for the 2016 Honda Pilot (3% of the 1,714 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda Pilot structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 15,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2016 Honda Pilot?
The most frequent phrase is “fly off”, in 5 of 54 complaints, followed by “looks like” (5).
Other 2016 Honda Pilot problems
- Engine problems (773)
- Electrical System problems (580)
- Power Train problems (201)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (172)
See all 2016 Honda Pilot problems or structure problems across all Pilot years.