Component Record

Honda Pilot 2016 Electrical System Problems

583 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2016 Honda Pilot - 34% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage583 complaints

583 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V668000Reported October 16, 2015 - 35,406 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 35,406 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine826 Unknown Or Other291 Power Train201 Fuel and Propulsion System194 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems88 Vehicle Structure55

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.