Is the Honda Pilot reliable?
33% of the 39 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 56/100 — it scores a little below average.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections56/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/10033%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 52%Across 39 used Honda Pilots we inspected, this model scores a little below average — average condition 56/100 vs 60 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
62%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
49%
Oil leaks · Engine
49%
Fluid leaks · Steering (hydraulic power)
41%
Lights not working · Equipment
36%
Share of inspected Honda Pilots where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 5%
Good 28%
Mediocre 62%
Poor 5%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
82%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
3%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
31%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
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134 cars · 45% good
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50 cars · 44% good
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105 cars · 38% good
Other Honda models we've inspected — or see the full Honda profile.
Straight from recent Honda Pilot reports
2010 Honda Pilot · 164k mi — flagged: oil leaks, engine control module, worn brake rotors. Inspected Jul 2.
2012 Honda Pilot · 149k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, oil leaks, oil sludge. Inspected Jul 1.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems on a used Honda Pilot?
The items we flag most often are fuel trim out of range (62%), active error codes (49%), oil leaks (49%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 31% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 39 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026
