The most sorted Pilot of its generation
Complaints fell to well under half the Pilot average by 2022. The remaining issues are mostly driver-assist quirks and idle-stop behavior rather than the engine trouble of earlier years.
Updated November 2026 · based on 175 owner complaints and 5 recalls
176 58% below the Pilot average
5 free to fix at a dealer
Every Pilot year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Adaptive cruise and braking glitches
Some owners report false automatic braking or cruise control shutting off.
Fix: Radar recalibration $150 to $400 out of warranty.
Collision avoidance
Idle-stop and restart problems
A few cars fail to restart after idle-stop.
Fix: Battery $180 to $280; software update.
Electrical
Backup camera display
Recall 23V431 covers a camera display fault.
Fix: Free under recall.
Backup camera
Recalls
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Honda Pilot
- Confirm all 5 recalls show as repaired, including the backup camera (23V431) and brake master cylinder (23V458).A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Pilot has 5 recalls on record, listed below.
- Use idle-stop at several lights.Lights fail on some of these cars because of failing LED boards, connectors or water in the housing. Brake and tail lights matter most, so use a helper to check them.
- Drive with adaptive cruise on and watch for false braking.The automatic emergency braking system can brake hard for no reason, called phantom braking. Testing it around parked cars and overpasses shows whether this car does it.66 of the 175 owner complaints about the 2022 Pilot involve the automatic braking system (38%).
Questions
Is the 2022 Honda Pilot reliable?
The most sorted Pilot of its generation. Complaints fell to well under half the Pilot average by 2022. The remaining issues are mostly driver-assist quirks and idle-stop behavior rather than the engine trouble of earlier years.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Pilot have?
5 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Honda Pilot problems?
Adaptive cruise and braking glitches; Idle-stop and restart problems; Backup camera display.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.