2026 Honda Pilot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (12) · Seat Belts (3) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Structure:frame And Members 2026-07-01 · campaign 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Risk: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Steering“the vehicle has a critical, severe multi-system factory safety defect involving structural steering/alignment and advanced driver assistance systems (adas) software. 1. structural defect: from the time of delivery, the vehicle had out-of-specification factory alignment causing extreme handling instability, violent chassis/brake vibrations under a…”
2026-10-19 · Steering“unknown issue and no recall available - steering wheel started making a clicking noise at around 1200 miles on the vehicle. i have heard that many people have had this issue and got the clock spring replaced only for the issue to return. …”
2026-10-19 · Steering“steering wheel makes a clicking sound. should not due that…”
2026-10-17 · Engine“this is the description from my wife, who was driving the vehicle at the time. i was driving and the check engine light came on and the car started to violently shake. i lost the ability to accelerate. fortunately, i was able to steer the car to safety and use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. i called the nearest dealership and they told me…”
2026-10-05 · Steering“steering wheel is stiff and constantly clicking when i turn the wheel. my dealership said there have been several complaints but no recall and they could not do anything to fix the issue at this time. i am concerned that it could be a safety issue if it is not addressed. this has been an issue since i purchased the vehicle brand new in august 2026.…”
2026-09-23 · Steering“steering wheel makes a clicking noise. the internal steering rack or the cable reel (clock spring) behind the wheel.…”
2026-09-22 · Steering“steering wheel started making a clicking noise after a couple hundred miles. dealer replaced clock spring and wrapped in felt tape. i could hear the felt tape a few days later when turning the wheel, and the clicking returned within a few hundred miles, returned to dealer again and they replaced clock spring again and wrapped in felt tape. the issu…”
2026-09-15 · Steering“when turning steering there is a clicking noise almost like a spring clicking on a gear. it is sound like it is coming from under the middle part where the airbag sits. not sure if it is the airbag mechanism that it is the attached to the steering or a faulty clock spring. …”
2026-09-14 · Power Train“we believe there is a serious safety issue with our 2026 honda pilot with its delayed acceleration. there is a distinct delay between pushing the gas pedal and the engine engaging/moving the car forward (approximately 2 seconds). this has nothing to do with the auto idle stop function. i've attached a vlinker mc+ device to our car's obd port and us…”
2026-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“steering wheel makes a clicking/spring noise when turning, especially at low speeds…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.