2014 Honda Pilot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Honda Pilot, 8% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have 2014 Honda Pilot that had 68,072 miles on it. My wife believed that the automatic transmission for the vehicle was placed park in our driveway. According to the Honda owner's manuel there is a safety feature that prevents the ignition key from being removed unless the vehicle is in park. The vehicle rolled back into a tree causing over $3,000.00 in property damage. This exact same problem has occurred in the past with the Honda Pilot (2003-2004) and the Honda odyssey (2003-2004) and the acura mdx (2003-2006) which were the subject of a recall by Honda. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404202, filed 2021-03, 66,072 miles“On april 17, 2016 at 3.30 pm while forward parking my vehicle, I experienced a sudden uncontrolled acceleration, resulting in the vehicle impacting the wall in front of my parking spot. The wall was apx. 20 ft from the car at the time of this incident. I had my foot on the brake during the later stages of the parking maneuver and speed was minimal <5 km/h). Before coming to a standstill, the engine sprung to maximum RPM without me ever touching the accelerator. I didn't have time to control it and the brakes were also ineffective. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860782, filed 2016-04, 31,000 miles“I purchased a brand new Honda Pilot-navi 2014 on july 3 2014. 1 week after the purchase there was a major water leak inside the new 2014 vehicle!.. Water was leaking inside from a big rain storm and I do have a video and pics to show you. The next day space coast Honda was called where I purchased the new 2014 to get fixed. The service director said that I opened the moonroof which is not true!. He then told me leave the vehicle at the dealership for a technician to look where the water was coming from. The Honda dealership offered me a loaner at there cost for the day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637663, filed 2014-09, 50 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 176,362. The vehicle became disabled two weeks after purchase, and was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered that the mileage was 176,629. The mileage was verified by a Carfax Report.”
NHTSA complaint #11724652, filed 2026-03, 176,629 miles“Major electrical malfunction, most of the dash electronics won't work. The rear hatch is locked and cannot be opened. No A/C and no gauges operating. Major disappointment for a 2014 Honda Pilot touring edition with only 6000 miles. Hope the local Honda dealership fixes it tomorrow 3/31/15.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 45 | 21% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 19% |
| 2022 | 40 | 24% |
| 2021 | 136 | 30% |
| 2020 | 214 | 44% |
| 2019 | 266 | 29% |
| 2018 | 85 | 19% |
| 2017 | 266 | 28% |
| 2016 | 581 | 34% |
| 2015 | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 22 | 13% |
| 2011 | 26 | 9% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 57 | 8% |
| 2004 | 60 | 11% |
| 2003 | 129 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2014 Honda Pilot
31 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology