With 5 recalls and 99 complaints, the 2023 Honda Pilot rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V3910002025-12-06

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."

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.

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24V8590002024-14-11

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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24V9000002024-27-11

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.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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23V7350002023-02-11

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

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25V0310002025-23-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Honda Pilot's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 99 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System9

02Seat Belts7

03Steering7

04Unknown Or Other7

05Visibility6

99 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Pilot Fuel Economy

20–22mpg combined

18-19city

23-27hwy

$2,000-$2,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2023 Honda Pilot ranges from 20 to 22 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Pilot FWD - Automatic (S10)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Pilot AWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Pilot AWD TrailSport - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city23 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Honda Pilot

34States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

1,37411%

FLFlorida

1,1759%

CACalifornia

9888%

PAPennsylvania

6115%

NYNew York

6015%

DCWashington DC

5174%

NJNew Jersey

5154%

ILIllinois

4584%

NCNorth Carolina

4293%

MDMaryland

4063%

GAGeorgia

3993%

DEDelaware

3733%

MOMissouri

3593%

WAWashington

3183%

AZArizona

2962%

MNMinnesota

2922%

OHOhio

2652%

NHNew Hampshire

2452%

CO223

MAMassachusetts

2182%

INIndiana

2102%

MI191

WI185

UT184

OR169

TN169

NV135

OK133

AL111

CT108

RI101

KY80

SC71

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

2023 Honda Pilot Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2023 Honda Pilot a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2023 Honda Pilot. There are 5 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Pilot. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Honda Pilot?

You'll get between 20 and 22 MPG combined from the 2023 Honda Pilot, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2023 Honda Pilot?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 99 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.