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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

2025 Honda Pilot

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2024 Honda Pilot

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2025 Honda Pilot 2024 Honda Pilot Difference
Total recalls 4 6 Pilot has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 159 101 Pilot has 58 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 10 / 0 / 7 / 0 1 / 1 / 2 / 0 Pilot has 13 more severity reports
Defect investigations 4 7 Pilot has 3 more investigations
Open investigations 4 7 Pilot has 3 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 34 42 Pilot has 8 more communications
Recall completion reports 18 27 Pilot has 9 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 Jun 12, 2025 Jan 29, 2026 Pilot has newer activity
Latest complaint Jul 14, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Pilot has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Electrical System
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Seat Belts
  • Steering
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
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

2025 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 steering and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2025 Honda Pilot

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

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

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.

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