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

2021 Honda Pilot

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 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 2022 Honda Pilot 2021 Honda Pilot Difference
Total recalls 4 9 Pilot has 5 more recalls
Total complaints 121 388 Pilot has 267 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 5 / 0 / 3 / 0 12 / 1 / 7 / 0 Pilot has 12 more severity reports
Defect investigations 4 4 Similar
Open investigations 4 4 Similar
Manufacturer communications 93 99 Pilot has 6 more communications
Recall completion reports 28 69 Pilot has 41 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 11, 2026 May 26, 2026 Pilot has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
 Similar focus
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

2022 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 unknown or other and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 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 unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Honda Pilot

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2021 Honda Pilot

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

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