2025 Honda

Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black

Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Honda Pilot: best and worst years

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: 285NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.061 hp/lb
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
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: 422 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
Real-world MPG: 23 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
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 rear seats
Standard
Heated seats
Standard
Heated steering wheel
Standard
Leather seats
Standard
Massaging seatsUnconfirmed
Standard
Memory seat
Standard
Panoramic sunroof
Standard
Ventilated seats
Standard

Audio

Bose audio
Standard
Premium audio (any brand)
Standard

Cameras & visibility

360 surround-view camera
Standard
Backup camera
Standard
Head-up display
Standard
Parking sensors
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Android Auto
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Keyless entry
Standard
Navigation system
Standard
Power liftgate
Standard
Push-button start
Standard
Remote start
Standard
Third-row seating
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless phone charging
Standard

Exterior

Adaptive headlights
Standard
Roof rails
Standard
Tow packageUnconfirmed
Standard

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 years

Federal 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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