2007 Honda Pilot vs 2007 Hyundai Entourage
Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.
2007 Honda Pilot
2007 Hyundai Entourage
Stories from the shop
Reliability scores run close (3.7 versus 3.6). The pick comes down to specific use case more than overall reliability scoring.
If you lean 2007 Honda Pilot, know what you're getting into on airbags and engine. Those categories have noticeably more complaints than the 2007 Hyundai Entourage sees, and they're not cheap items when they go.
Going with the 2007 Hyundai Entourage? Watch the electrical and suspension. The 2007 Honda Pilot has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.
Bottom line: pick based on use case more than the spec sheet. If you tow heavy and don't want to think about it, that's one calculation. If you're a daily driver and want the cheapest path forward, that's another. Both of these will get you down the road. We're just telling you where each one is most likely to break.
Side-by-side by problem area
Common questions
Which is more reliable, the 2007 Honda Pilot or the 2007 Hyundai Entourage?
It's close to a tie. Both vehicles score within 0.2 points on our reliability index (3.7 vs 3.6). At this margin, either choice is defensible — base your decision on the specific failure modes that matter to you.
What goes wrong more often on the 2007 Honda Pilot?
Compared to the 2007 Hyundai Entourage, the 2007 Honda Pilot sees more reported issues in airbags and engine. That doesn't mean it's a bad truck — it means those are the categories worth budgeting for if you go that direction.
What goes wrong more often on the 2007 Hyundai Entourage?
Compared to the 2007 Honda Pilot, the 2007 Hyundai Entourage has more complaints in electrical and suspension. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.
Which has more recalls?
The 2007 Hyundai Entourage has more active recalls (1 vs 0). Total count is less important than severity, though — a vehicle with one critical recall and zero moderate ones is generally riskier than one with five moderate recalls.
Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?
Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $13,000 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.