Honda Pilot Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 631 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Pilot across 23 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (172). The words owners use most often: “fuel injectors” (16% of reports).
- 631fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%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.
- Fuel injectors: mentioned in 100 of 631 complaints (16%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 42 of 631 complaints (7%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 36 of 631 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Honda Pilot at $1,750, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,300.
Based on 35 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 148 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 631 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 9 an injury.
Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 12 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Pilot | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Pilot | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Pilot | 9 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Pilot | 23 | 5% | 53,591 |
| 2020 Pilot | 31 | 6% | 9,300 |
| 2019 Pilot | 117 | 13% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Pilot | 63 | 14% | — |
| 2017 Pilot | 122 | 13% | 36,000 |
| 2016 Pilot | 172 | 10% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 | 6% | 72,500 |
| 2014 Pilot | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2013 Pilot | 11 | 4% | 23,750 |
| 2012 Pilot | 11 | 6% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Pilot | 10 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Pilot | 3 | 3% | 104,685 |
| 2009 Pilot | 1 | 1% | 98,088 |
| 2008 Pilot | 2 | 2% | 88,000 |
| 2007 Pilot | 3 | 1% | 124,000 |
| 2006 Pilot | 2 | 1% | 158,500 |
| 2005 Pilot | 4 | 1% | 110,100 |
| 2004 Pilot | 9 | 2% | 94,715 |
| 2003 Pilot | 5 | 1% | 197,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Honda Pilot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving and all of my dashboard lights lit up like a Christmas tree and i was unable to move the car safely without great difficulty in traffic during rush-hour with my children in the car the fuel pump went out was what i was told by Honda and there was a recall for this for several model…
The electrical for the infotainment system cuts out and the rear camera is no longer on the screen, it will cause loud popping while driving as the MOST Net system is failing. There is also poor gas mileage and reads the gas tank contents incorrectly while displaying incorrect MPG typical with the…
We have a 2016 Honda pilot. The front fuel rail assembly which included the fuel rail pressure sensor & the high pressure fuel pump had to be replaced in our vehicle and it is currently going to the mechanic shop for the low pressure pump to now be replaced as well. There have been multiple…
Fuel injectors problems and fuel pump located under the engine
While driving with my family in my 2021 Pilot on the interstate at 75mph, I felt a shudder while in traffic. Fortunately, I signaled to get over and cars around me responded, because the check engine light flashed on and off and the car shut off. We had enough time to roll to the side of the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Pilots have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 631 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Honda Pilot. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Pilot?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,750 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,300), from 35 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Pilot?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel injectors”, in 100 of 631 complaints, followed by “service bulletin” (42).
Other Honda Pilot problems
- Engine problems (2,344)
- Electrical System problems (2,055)
- Power Train problems (1,327)
- Air Bags problems (733)
- Service Brakes problems (533)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (511)
- Structure problems (417)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (376)
See all Honda Pilot problems.