2015 Honda Pilot: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2015 Honda Pilot, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

Moderate caution

A notable history on record — read the details and ask the right questions.

4Safety recalls
107Owner complaints
2Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

4 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
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passp

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Paint peeling / rust — 4 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 4 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
21
Unknown Or Other
19
Electrical System
13
Service Brakes
12
Power Train
11
Air Bags
11

Is 2015 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
270
2014
116
2015 ◀ this
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 2015 Honda Pilot have?

The 2015 Honda Pilot has 4 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 2015 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA has 107 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Honda Pilot. The most-reported issues are paint peeling / rust, stalling / loss of power while driving. 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.