2013 Honda Pilot: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Honda Pilot, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

6Safety recalls
270Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

6 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii,
Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Cro
Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour
Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Paint peeling / rust — 20 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 9 owner complaints
Brake problems — 5 owner complaints
Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 4 owner complaints
Engine failure / knocking — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
78
Power Train
54
Structure
47
Service Brakes
42
Unknown Or Other
35
Air Bags
18

Is 2013 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Pilot years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013 ◀ this
270
2014
116
2015
107
2016
1,658
2017
897
2018
425
2019
859
2020
465
2021
400

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Pilot have?

The 2013 Honda Pilot has 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2013 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA has 270 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda Pilot. The most-reported issues are paint peeling / rust, stalling / loss of power while driving, brake problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.