Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Honda Pilot

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Honda Pilot

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Pilot needs more recall homework, Pilot has more complaint activity and Pilot has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2020 Honda Pilot 2019 Honda Pilot Difference
Total recalls 10 12 Pilot has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 456 841 Pilot has 385 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 10 / 5 / 10 / 0 13 / 5 / 11 / 0 Pilot has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 10 10 Similar
Open investigations 5 5 Similar
Manufacturer communications 149 223 Pilot has 74 more communications
Recall completion reports 69 82 Pilot has 13 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 31, 2026 Pilot has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
  • Electrical System
  • Fuel System Gasoline
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $2,700 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 Honda Pilot

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2019 Honda Pilot

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2020 Honda Pilot

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2019 Honda Pilot

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show