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2025 Honda

Pilot AWD TrailSport

Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Honda Pilot: best and worst years
2025 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2024 photoCharles from Port Chester, New YorkCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
285
Power to weight
0.061 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.17
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
444 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

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

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
148
Reported injuries
7

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seatsStandard
  • Heated steering wheelStandard
  • Leather seatsStandard
  • Memory seatUnconfirmedStandard
  • Ventilated seatsUnconfirmedStandard

Audio

  • Bose audioStandard
  • Premium audio (any brand)Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedStandard
  • Backup cameraStandard
  • Parking sensorsStandard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlStandard
  • Automatic emergency brakingStandard
  • Blind-spot monitorStandard
  • Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

  • Android AutoStandard
  • Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Keyless entryStandard
  • Navigation systemStandard
  • Power liftgateStandard
  • Push-button startStandard
  • Remote startStandard
  • Third-row seatingStandard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Wireless phone chargingStandard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmedStandard
  • Roof railsStandard
  • Tow packageStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE17%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • STEERING11%
  • ENGINE8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • POWER TRAIN7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 249 total.

Honda Pilot: best and worst years

Federal investigations 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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.