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Buying a used 2019 Honda Pilot? Check these 13 recalls first
This year carries the heaviest recall load of these Pilots: two critical actions — tires that may fail suddenly and engines that can seize from a faulty bearing — plus a timing belt that can lose teeth, missing frame welds, fuel pump stalling, a hood that can fly open, and rear frame rust. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Owners filed 902 unverified NHTSA complaints, concentrated in electrical system and engine, with 13 crashes and 5 fires reported.
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.
- Get a VIN recall check showing the tire and engine bearing recalls were completed.
- Have a shop inspect the rear frame, underbody welds and hood latch.
- Ask whether the timing belt and fuel pump recall work was done, and about any stalling.
- 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 2019 Honda Pilot
What owners have reported to NHTSA
902 complaints filed for this model year, including 13 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 15 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 263 | Yes |
| Engine | 233 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 193 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 120 | None found |
| Power Train | 92 | None found |