Fourth generation (YG1/YG2) · first-year watch
2026 Honda Pilot, day 135
- 22complaints since May 20, 2026
- 1recalls
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 6 new complaints in September, mostly about steering, transmission and drivetrain and airbags.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 40th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Steering11
- Other6
- Seat Belts4
- Airbags3
- Transmission and drivetrain3
- Suspension2
- Seats1
- Brakes1
Problems so far
- Steering wheel clicks, clunks or grinds when I turn 9 reports
Recent reports
“Steering wheel makes a clicking noise. the internal steering rack or the cable reel (clock spring) behind the wheel.”
Filed Sep 23, 2026
“When turning steering there is a clicking noise almost like a spring clicking on a gear. It is sound like it is coming from under the middle part where the airbag sits. Not sure if it is the airbag mechanism that it is the attached to the steering or a faulty clock spring.”
Filed Sep 15, 2026
“Steering wheel makes a clicking/spring noise when turning, especially at low speeds”
Filed Sep 2, 2026
“The airbag light came on and a warning stating â Supplemental restraint system problemâ on my brand new car. I purchased the car on Friday and the warnings occurred Sunday. The car has 280 miles on it. From a Facebook group I can se that this appears to be a frequent issue.”
Filed Aug 31, 2026
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 22 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 114.
- Top problem
- Steering noise is the one problem with a cluster of reports here: 9 of the 22 complaints (41%). Too few of the steering noise reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- None of the 22 complaints reports a crash, a fire or an injury.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 1 recall is on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against it.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2026.
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
The recall on the 2026 Honda Pilot, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide Seeing this on your own car? How to file a complaint with NHTSA
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Steering noise, with 9 of the 22 complaints.
How many 2026 Honda Pilot complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
None of the 22 complaints reports one.
Is there a recall for steering noise on the 2026 Honda Pilot?
No recall on file for the 2026 Honda Pilot is on the same system as steering noise. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.