Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride
The Honda Pilot and the Kia Telluride are rated the same on fuel economy: 23 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 814 | 967 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 7 | 11 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 4,000 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 27 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 814 complaints for the Honda Pilot and 967 for the Kia Telluride. 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 Kia Telluride.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Honda Pilot, 7 for the Kia Telluride.