2016 Honda Pilot Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 193about this part
- Share
- 11%of 1,723 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,564miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 193 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Honda Pilot, 11% of the 1,723 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,564 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On friday, 2/21, the 'emissions system problem' came on my dash (again). Dropped it off at the dealer on monday, 2/24. We were told the fuel injectors all needed to be replaced. Then we got a call back that after they got in there, all the seals needed to be replaced too. I have only had this brand new car for 4 years & 4 months. Very disappointed in Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #11315396, filed 2020-03, 54,000 miles“Emissions system error displayed on the dashboard while driving. Next day I took to the dealer and he said that there is an issue with the fuel injectors and the whole fuel injector unit should be replaced. Since my vehicle is out of 3 yr/36000 miles warranty, the dealer quoted $1700 to replace the fuel injectors. I'm very suppressed see this issue on relatively new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11302872, filed 2020-01, 80,000 miles“Bought my Honda in february a month later a emission system started popping up I have replaced all 4 sensors maf map sensors still isnt fixed they are telling me it's the fuel injectors and I have no warranty said it's a Honda thing and needs recalled can cause poor driving Honda really needs to fix it and the awd light pops up and goes away and comes back no mechanics can figure that out”
NHTSA complaint #11364168, filed 2020-10, 88,000 miles“A known TSB# 18-025 (fuel injector problem) was outside our warranty and Honda would not replace it. Due to the fuel injector issue the vehicle burns excessive amounts of gasoline per tank. I have recorded approximately 160 miles per tank of fuel. In addition to throwing emissions related check engine codes.”
NHTSA complaint #11373092, filed 2020-11, 53,737 miles“The fuel injectors failed just before 70,000 miles on my 2016 Pilot and had to be replaced at a cost of $1000. After some research, I have discovered this is a ridiculously common occurrence on the 2016 Pilot; so common that I cannot believe Honda hasn't done anything about it. The fuel injectors should not be failing...period. I'm disappointed with Honda and done with Honda after this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11363500, filed 2020-10, 69,700 milesRelated recalls
- 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline…Covers: Honda Pilot 2015–2021, Accord 2013–2023, CR-V 2013–2023 +17 more
- 17V219000Mar 30, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.Covers: Honda Pilot 2016
- 16V417000Jun 9, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey…Covers: Honda Pilot 2016, Odyssey 2015–2016, Acura MDX 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10215508Jun 30, 2022Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
- 10211076Apr 5, 2022Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
- 10208841Mar 1, 2022Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
- 10187289Feb 11, 2021Dealer Message - On, November 24, 2020, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2016 Pilot vehicles. Today, February 11, 2021 American Honda is announcing an…
- 10187006Feb 11, 2021"Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector…
- 10183525Nov 24, 2020Dealer Message - The fuel injectors may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector machining…
- 10178456Aug 5, 2020Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
- 10176776Jun 15, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel…
- 10176146May 29, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel…
- 10171741Feb 20, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 7% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 | 10 | 6% |
| 2021 | 23 | 5% |
| 2020 | 54 | 11% |
| 2019 | 198 | 21% |
| 2018 | 125 | 28% |
| 2017 | 142 | 15% |
| 2016 | 193 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 16 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Pilot
781 complaintsElectrical system
582 complaintsOther or unknown
292 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
201 complaintsBody and structure
54 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsElectronic stability control
37 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsForward collision avoidance
25 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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