AI Damage2022 Honda Pilot: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Honda Pilot filed 168 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and electrical system. The maker issued 93 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 168
- involving a crash
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 93
What fails most often
- 1 Forward collision avoidance 27% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 23% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 21% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 5 Lane departure 11% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- Forward collision avoidance: 45 complaints (27% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 39 complaints (23% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 38.
- Engine: 36 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Service brakes: 20 complaints (12% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Lane departure: 19 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 168 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 3 | 38 |
| Engine | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There were no warning lights illuminated during the failure. The contact had made three other stops prior to the crash. There was no injury sustained. The air bags deployed as needed. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver was not injured but sought medical attention at the hospital and was treated for three days. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot.
Additionally, related electrical systems including the dashboard infotainment system & the integrated USB charging ports have malfunctioned. The vehicle & its components are available for inspection upon request. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle experienced unintended motion.
I was slowly pulling into a parking space directly in front of a dance studio with a large floor-to-ceiling window. There were four children and a dance instructor standing inside near the window. As I was coming to a stop to park, my foot was on the brake.
The entire event felt like a loss of braking and control, with both the brake system and gear selector failing to function as intended. This was a sudden and dangerous incident that could have caused serious injury.
The car accelerated brakes did not work or did not function. The. “Brakes “word (brown color ) flashed 2 x. I was going to work I parked on the upper level of the parking structure. AS I was doing rear parking I adjusted the car forward to align with the parking slot .
The contact was recently in reverse (R) backing up an alley at 3 MPH when the rear view camera failed. The contact crashed into a concrete bollard and dented the rear left fender behind the rear left wheel well. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The engine started making a very noticeable knocking sound, (obviously a rod knock). We immediately parked the vehicle until it could be towed to a Honda dealer. The dealership confirmed it was rod knock, and suggested we put a new short block engine in.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 390 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 19% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Pilot has 560 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 168, below average.
What to check before buying
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the…
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to software specifications that can cause some phones to…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the taillight and/or brake light being inoperative. Vehicles may also have the A6 10A or C27 7.5A…
- Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a…
Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of steering gearbox noise while turning or going over a bump. Customer may also notice that the steering feels loose. To better understand the cause…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, or flashing. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, or flashing. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect…
- Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear…
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
- Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the…
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs only). To better…
- Service Bulletin - Drivers are experiencing screeching, squeaking, rubbing, or scraping from the rear…
Service Bulletin - Drivers are experiencing screeching, squeaking, rubbing, or scraping from the rear wheel area due to rocks are getting caught between the rear brake disk and splash guard.
- Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power
After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freezing temperatures). Usually after a long drive (around…
- Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power
After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freezing temperatures). Usually after a long drive (around…
NHTSA lists 93 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Pilot?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: forward collision avoidance, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 168. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (17%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (15%), windows, sunroof (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA lists 93 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Honda Pilot from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.