Honda Pilot vs Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is more fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Honda Pilot. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,491 | 1,191 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 7 | 40 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 16,000 miles | 4,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 27 | 26 and 35 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,250 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,491 complaints for the Honda Pilot and 1,191 for the Toyota RAV4. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Honda Pilot, 5 stars for the Toyota RAV4.
Safety recalls on file: 13 for the Honda Pilot, 7 for the Toyota RAV4.