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Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Honda calls it i-VTM4 or Real Time AWD, depending on the model.
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 285
- Power to weight
- 0.061 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 4.17
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 415 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,667 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 207 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 11
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated seatsUnconfirmedStandard
- Heated steering wheelUnconfirmedStandard
- Leather seatsUnconfirmedStandard
- Memory seatUnconfirmedStandard
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
- Parking sensorsUnconfirmedStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlUnconfirmedStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmedStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Power liftgateUnconfirmedStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startUnconfirmedStandard
- Third-row seatingStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmedStandard
- Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmedStandard
Exterior
- Roof railsUnconfirmedStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE16%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
- STEERING12%
- ENGINE9%
- SERVICE BRAKES9%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 345 total.
Honda Pilot: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA25004Openopened Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
33 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 13, 2026ENGINEATI&05122026901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025 Pilots with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)] and/or P0430 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2]] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle.
Apr 27, 2026ENGINEATI&04272026904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025 Pilots with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)] and/or P0430 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2]] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle.
Apr 13, 2026ENGINEATI&04132026905
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025 Pilots with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)] and/or P0430 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2]] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle.
Feb 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA30149
Over The Air - This update contains various performance enhancements and UI improvements.
Jan 31, 2026ENGINEATI&01302026904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025 Pilots with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)] and/or P0430 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2]] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle.
Jan 22, 2026SEAT BELTSA26-027
Service Bulletin - The seat belt reminder incorrectly indicates that the second-row right passenger seat belt is unfastened even after the passenger has fastened it.
Jan 14, 2026ENGINEATI&01142026905
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025 Pilots with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)] and/or P0430 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2]] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle.
Oct 23, 2025ENGINEATI&10232025903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Pilots with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- and 25 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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