Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Honda Pilot
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Honda Pilot has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 211 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V029000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E013000 AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 54 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 17 complaints
- Seats 16 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Tires 15 complaints
Of the 211 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 211 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Honda Pilot has a moderate number of complaints and recalls, predominantly concerning airbag issues. While these safety recalls are critical, they don't suggest frequent mechanical failures. The evidence is limited, providing an average reliability outlook with no widespread problematic mechanical failures noted.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
- Timing belt inspection
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag light illuminated
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Inconsistent acceleration
- Unusual braking noises
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Honda Pilot at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.