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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 · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2024 Honda Pilot

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2023 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 and Pilot has more complaint activity. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2024 Honda Pilot 2023 Honda Pilot Difference
Total recalls 6 5 Pilot has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 92 108 Pilot has 16 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 1 / 1 / 2 / 0 2 / 0 / 2 / 0 Similar
Defect investigations 7 7 Similar
Open investigations 7 7 Similar
Manufacturer communications 42 89 Pilot has 47 more communications
Recall completion reports 27 26 Pilot has 1 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 1 1 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 29, 2026 Jun 12, 2025 Pilot has newer activity
Latest complaint May 27, 2026 May 31, 2026 Pilot has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Seat Belts
  • Steering
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Seat Belts
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $2,850 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2024 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 steering repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2024 Honda Pilot

  • Seat Belts: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

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

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