2014 Honda Pilot

90 serious complaints of 116, the most about engine (31) and structure (20); per car on the road, 0.2× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.

What owners report

“Check engine and VSA light on. Vehicle jerks and shakes/ rough when slowing down. Diagnosis Misfire in cylinder two- foul plug ( that was just replaced), burning up oil rapidly. Piston rings are defective on a car with 75000 k miles. The repair is $5k after I just spent $2k on plugs, coils, replaced again, alternator.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2022

“Paint peeling off and bubbling on hood. It's a manufacture defect. Honda will not take responsibility for the hood. I had the roof (repainted in 2018)and right passenger door panel (repainted 2021) repainted because of the same peeling problem since it's all the same original paint from when we bought it new in 2014.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Feb 2021

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. (A19-055, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins (and below) or your claim may be debited. (AAW08072019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Owner Notification Letter - On some 2013-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase. (ONL6R308082019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. (A19-002, Jan 2019)
• Extended coverage Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White Diamond Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint. American Honda is extending the paint warranty coverage from 3… (ABOM06012019, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

116 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features