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2013 Honda Pilot: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 271 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
271complaints
12crashes reported
4fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine79 · 29%
  • Power Train54 · 20%
  • Structure47 · 17%
  • Service Brakes40 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other35 · 13%
  • Air Bags17 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control16 · 6%
  • Suspension13 · 5%
  • Steering12 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

Diagnosed by cma honda dealership - need piston ring replacement due to the ongoing issue and service bulletin sb-10099310-9340. this was under 8 year warranty from date of purchase, but this just started happening at 155k miles and in 2026. i purchased this in 2016. although it is out of the extended warranty timeframe, it is still an ongoing issue with these models and should be covered. cost estimated for repair i

Unknown Or Other,Engine

Recalls without notification; 1) engine- recurring problem piston seal leak - continual replacement of coils & spark plugs. engine light on vtm-4, traction bar symbol on, engine missing. [xxx] 2025: [xxx] ][xxx] oil change 7 days later wrench & engine light gone [xxx] * 2 days later it came on again. i let it sit for a 1½ days, and the sway light went off. 5-29-25. glendale service center chase checked - engine li

Structure

The factory clear coat and paint on the roof of this 2013 honda pilot are delaminating and peeling away from the metal. the failure began about 1.5 years ago and continues to spread; in places it has now progressed through the paint to bare metal that is corroding and rusting. the vertical body panels remain glossy and intact while the entire horizontal roof has failed - a top-down failure pattern consistent with a d

Air BagsCrash

Had a car accident and hit a sand barrel at about 40 miles an hour without the airbags didn’t deploy. the grill and bumper were damaged with impact.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Honda Pilot SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Pilot. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.