Honda Pilot
The 2026 Honda Pilot is a strong contender for used SUV shoppers, boasting excellent reliability and top safety scores.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2025 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2024 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2022 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2021 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2018 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2017 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | 18-26 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2015 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 | 18-25 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2013 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2012 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2011 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 280 hp | 262 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | J35Z4 | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 250 hp | 253 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | crossover | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | crossover | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: TOURING | TOURING | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $38,660, Trim: Touring, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | Touring | $38,660 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: LX | LX | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $39,760, Trim: EXL-NR | EXL-NR | $39,760 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $41,970, Trim: Touring | Touring | $41,970 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $31,720, MSRP range: $31,720 - $48,195, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for LX to Elite trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $41,670, Trim: EXL | EXL | $41,670 | — | USD | $31,720 | $31,720 - $48,195 | 0.9 | MSRP for LX to Elite trims. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $29,870, MSRP range: $29,870 - $40,020, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2015 Honda Pilot ranged from $29,870 for the LX trim to $40,020 for the Touring trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/8/2026 | — | — | — | — | USD | $29,870 | $29,870 - $40,020 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2015 Honda Pilot ranged from $29,870 for the LX trim to $40,020 for the Touring trim. | llm_estimate | 4/8/2026 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 524 | 18.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 18 | 20 |
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | 467 | 16.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 20 | 20 |
| 2018 | 8 | 5 | 510 | 18.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 18 | 20 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 524 | 18.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 | 524 | 18.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 589 | 20.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2011 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Honda Pilot is a strong contender for used SUV shoppers, boasting excellent reliability and top safety scores.
2025
The 2025 Honda Pilot presents a compelling used-car option with an excellent reliability rating and a strong safety score.
2024
The 2024 Honda Pilot presents an exceptionally clean slate with zero recalls and zero complaints, pointing to strong initial reliability.
2023
The 2023 Honda Pilot stands out as an excellent choice for used SUV shoppers, boasting a perfect NHTSA overall safety score of 5 and an 'Excellent' reliability verdict with zero recalls or complaints logged.
2022
The 2022 Honda Pilot presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2021
The 2021 Honda Pilot stands out as an excellent choice for used SUV shoppers, boasting a top safety score and strong reliability.
2020
The 2020 Honda Pilot offers a practical family SUV package with a 5-star overall safety rating.
2019
The 2019 Honda Pilot presents a concerning reliability profile, marked by a significant number of critical recalls, particularly concerning the engine and fuel system.
2018
The 2018 Honda Pilot offers a practical family SUV package with a strong safety score, but its reliability record is marred by significant safety-critical recalls, particularly concerning the engine and fuel system.
2017
The 2017 Honda Pilot presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 Honda Pilot offers a 5-star overall safety rating and a capable AWD system, but its reliability is marked by a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), suggesting potential for numerous minor to moderate issues despite zero recalls or complaints.
2015
The 2015 Honda Pilot offers a practical family SUV experience with decent safety ratings, but its average reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly for fuel pumps and airbags, demand careful pre-purchase inspection.
2014
The 2014 Honda Pilot offers a practical family SUV experience with decent fuel economy and good safety ratings.
2013
The 2013 Honda Pilot offers average reliability, with a significant emphasis needed on verifying completed safety recalls, particularly concerning the passenger frontal airbag inflator and engine short block.
2012
The 2012 Honda Pilot offers average reliability, but significant recall activity, particularly concerning the passenger frontal air bag inflator, warrants careful inspection.
2011
The 2011 Honda Pilot offers average reliability, but its significant recall history, particularly concerning Takata air bag inflators, demands thorough inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Honda Pilot?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Pilot reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Honda Pilot is a strong contender for used SUV shoppers, boasting excellent reliability and top safety scores.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Honda Pilot reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Honda Pilot. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 honda pilot is a strong contender for used suv shoppers, boasting excellent reliability and top safety scores. and the 2026 honda pilot offers strong value for used car buyers, primarily due to its excellent reliability record and high safety ratings. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Honda Pilot?
Across Carfocal's published Pilot guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints