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Buying a used 2018 Honda Pilot? Check these 7 recalls first
Seven recalls, led by a critical one for engines that can seize from a faulty bearing, plus a timing belt that can lose teeth and a fuel pump that can stall the engine. Also covered: seats that may loosen, a hood that can fly open, a seat sensor tied to unintended airbag deployment, and rear frame rust-through. NHTSA has 439 unverified owner complaints — the most here — dominated by engine (156), electrical system and power train.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm engine bearing and timing belt recall work by VIN
- Request full service records for engine and transmission repairs
- Check seat mounting security, hood latch, and rear frame rust
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Honda Pilot
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura engines can seize from faulty bearing | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Honda Pilot, Ridgeline and Acura MDX seats may loosen | Seats | high |
| Honda and Acura SUVs: timing belt can lose teeth | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Honda Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline hood can fly open | Structure | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura SUVs: rear frame can rust through | Structure | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
439 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 11 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 156 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 125 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 85 | None found |
| Power Train | 78 | None found |
| Speed Control | 23 | None found |