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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2023 Honda Pilot

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Honda Pilot

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2023 Honda Pilot

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Honda Pilot

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Pilot needs more recall homework, Pilot has more complaint activity, Pilot has more severity reports, Pilot has more open investigation signals and Pilot has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2023 Honda Pilot 2022 Honda Pilot Difference
Total recalls 5 4 Pilot has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 108 121 Pilot has 13 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 2 / 0 / 2 / 0 5 / 0 / 3 / 0 Pilot has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 7 4 Pilot has 3 more investigations
Open investigations 7 4 Pilot has 3 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 89 93 Pilot has 4 more communications
Recall completion reports 26 28 Pilot has 2 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 1 0 Pilot has 1 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jun 12, 2025 May 21, 2026 Pilot has newer activity
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 May 11, 2026 Pilot has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Seat Belts
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Electrical System
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $2,700 Pilot about $150 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 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 seat belts and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2023 Honda Pilot

  • Seat Belts: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

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

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