Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is more fuel-efficient at 115 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Honda Pilot. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 385 | 482 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 23 and 0 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 9,000 miles | 8,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 115 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 27 | 131 and 100 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $650 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 385 complaints for the Honda Pilot and 482 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5. 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.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Honda Pilot, 9 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5.