2014 Honda Pilot: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
Component involved: engine lubrication / cylinder head / variable valve timing (vvt) spool valve (solenoid assembly) and electrical charging system (alternator). vehicle affected example: honda vehicles equipped with the 3.5l v6 (j35 engine series) with variable cylinder management (vcm), including the honda pilot. description of the safety defect & failure mechanism: the rear (bank 1) variable valve timing spool val
The contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud pop coming from the engine department. the contact became aware of a severe drop in the oil level while driving the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was a misfire in cylinder #4, and that the engine needed to be rebuilt. the engine was reb
Odometer fraud. the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. the contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 176,362. the vehicle became disabled two weeks after purchase, and was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered that the mileage was 176,629. the mileage was verified by a carfax report.
I own a 2014 honda pilot that experienced an engine misfire related to piston ring deterioration. an authorized honda dealership diagnosed and documented qualifying engine misfire codes (p030x). after the misfire occurred, we stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns, including risk of loss of power or stalling. while the vehicle was not being driven, the battery failed and cleared diagnostic memory. honda
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | ||||
| 2014 Honda Pilot SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Pilot. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.