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2009 Honda Pilotvs 2009 Ford Explorer

Side-by-side reliability comparison based on NHTSA owner complaints

The 2009 Ford Explorer is the most reliable choice with a Klunk Score of 92/100 ("Smooth Ride"). The 2009 Honda Pilot has 134 owner complaints and 2 NHTSA recalls. The 2009 Ford Explorer has 33 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA recalls.

2009 Honda Pilot

67 /100

Solid Pick

2009 Ford Explorer

92 /100

Smooth Ride

Winner

Head to Head

2009 Honda Pilot2009 Ford Explorer
Klunk Score67/10092/100
Complaints13433
Recalls20
VerdictSolid PickSmooth Ride

Complaints by Category

2009 Honda Pilot

Body 44
Engine 39
Electrical 31
Brakes 13
Transmission 7

2009 Ford Explorer

Body 20
Engine 7
Electrical 3
Transmission 2
Brakes 1
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