2014 Honda Pilot reliability
The 2014 Honda Pilot has 116 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 13 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Pilot years here — under the median of the other years, which is 36. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (31 of 116), then Structure (20) and Wheels (16). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 34,258 miles, and the middle half falls between 13,378 and 58,000 miles. Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.
The 2013 Pilot has 271 complaints, 37 per year, and the 2015 has 109 complaints, 9 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Honda Pilot. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (3)
NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.
Complaints by component (116 total)
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Of the 66 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 34,258 miles. The middle half fall between 13,378 and 58,000 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Component Involved: Engine Lubrication / Cylinder Head / Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Spool Valve (Solenoid Assembly) and Electrical Charging System (Alternator). Vehicle Affected Example: Honda vehicles equipped with…"
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"The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud pop coming from the engine department. The contact became aware of a severe drop in the oil level while…"
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"Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 176,362. The vehicle became disabled two weeks…"
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"I own a 2014 Honda Pilot that experienced an engine misfire related to piston ring deterioration. An authorized Honda dealership diagnosed and documented qualifying engine misfire codes (P030X). After the misfire…"
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"LIGHTING--DTR warning light stays on an they don't work but then I was pulled over 1 morning on the way to work because the both taillights stopped working. Checked everything no idea what it could be but the wiring.…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2014 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2014 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Pilot two-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
| Pilot four-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic 5-speed | All-wheel drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
The 3.5L V6 in certain 2009-2013 Pilots is affected by a documented piston-ring rotation issue: the rings on some cylinders can rotate out of position and align, leading to spark plug fouling and a cylinder misfire (diagnostic codes P0301-P0304) with the check-engine light on. Following a class-action settlement (Soto et al. v. American Honda Motor Co.), Honda extended the powertrain warranty covering this specific misfire repair to 8 years with unlimited mileage from the original purchase date, and the repair procedure ranges from a spark plug replacement to cleaning the pistons and replacing the piston rings, depending on which cylinders are affected.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Honda Pilot reliable?
The 2014 Honda Pilot has 116 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 13 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Pilot years here — under the median of the other years, which is 36. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator.
What are common problems with a 2014 Honda Pilot?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (31 of 116), then Structure (20) and Wheels (16). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 34,258 miles, and the middle half falls between 13,378 and 58,000 miles. Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.
Is the 2014 Honda Pilot more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 Pilot has 271 complaints, 37 per year, and the 2015 has 109 complaints, 9 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
Has the 2014 Honda Pilot been recalled?
The 2014 Honda Pilot has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Honda Pilot?
Owners have filed 116 complaints about the 2014 Honda Pilot with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2014 Honda Pilot get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Honda Pilot is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Honda Pilot take?
2nd gen: 5W-20 (2009-2012) or 0W-20 (2013-2015). 3rd and 4th gen US Pilots use 0W-20 (about 5.7-5.8 qt with filter on recent fills).
Does recall 24V-900 cover the Honda Pilot?
Certain 2023-2025 Pilots are covered for the fuel tank fill pipe: an incomplete connection may allow a fuel leak; dealers inspect and repair the fill-pipe connection.
What generation is the 2020 Honda Pilot?
3rd generation (2016-2022). The 4th generation starts in 2023.