Honda Pilot vs Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Honda Pilot. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Subaru Forester | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 814 | 818 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 7 | 46 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 4,000 miles | 6,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 27 | 26 and 33 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,300 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 814 complaints for the Honda Pilot and 818 for the Subaru Forester. 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 Subaru Forester.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Honda Pilot, 0 for the Subaru Forester.