The Lemon Index2015 Honda Pilot.
The 2015 Honda Pilot is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 36 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 27, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Honda Pilot year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 109 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Pilot year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 20K to 79K miles on the car (64 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
- airbags 2019
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Show all 4 recalls
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 85 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light…
- "techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the…
- "techline summary article - are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking?
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedEngine failure2024–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Pilot SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
When first apply the brakes the pedal is spongie if you pump once the pedal becomes firm like it should be!
2015 Honda Pilot owner · NHTSA complaint 10671577
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Honda Pilot reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 27; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Pilot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Pilot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (22%), electrical (19%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Pilot have?
4 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda Pilot get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Honda Pilot safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Pilot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,500 and 79,500 miles. The middle report was at 46,000 miles, from 64 complaints.
Does the 2015 Honda Pilot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Honda Pilot cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Honda Pilot have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Pilot year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2015 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works