Honda · 2002–present
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002 for the 2003 model year. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. As of 2025, the Pilot is manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama, and the Pilot was produced in Alliston, Ontario, until April 2007. The first generation Pilot was released in April 2002 as a 2003 model. The Pilot shares its platform with the Acura MDX, as well as the North American market Odyssey minivan. The Pilot's unibody construction and independent suspension are designed to provide handling similar to that of a car, and it has integrated perimeter frame rails to permit towing and light off-road use. Prior to the introduction of the Pilot, Honda marketed the compact crossover CR-V, midsize crossover MDX, the midsize Passport (rebadged Isuzu Rodeo) fullsize Crossroad (rebadged Land Rover Discovery series 1) and Acura SLX (rebadged Isuzu Trooper). Unlike the Passport, Crossroad and SLX which were truck-based body-on-frame designs, the Pilot shared a unibody construction layout akin to the Accord-based MDX. The Pilot is Honda's largest SUV, although the 2010 Crosstour surpassed the Pilot in length. The Pilot is sold in North America and the Middle East, while the Honda MDX (first generation Acura MDX) was marketed in Japan and Australia for several years. The second-generation Pilot was also sold in Russia, Ukraine, South Korea, Latin America, and the Philippines.
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US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Honda Pilot SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V424000 2026-07-01 · model years 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
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26V365000 2026-06-04 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk…
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26V332000 2026-05-21 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL,…
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26V054000 2026-01-29 · model years 2024
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
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25V391000 2025-06-12 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
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25V056000 2025-02-05 · model years 2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number…
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25V031000 2025-01-23 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1…
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24V900000 2024-11-27 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
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24V859000 2024-11-14 · model years 2023, 2024
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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24V064000 2024-02-01 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers…
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23V858000 2023-12-18 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This…
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23V751000 2023-11-13 · model years 2016, 2018, 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 422 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 22 | 402 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 422 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 22 | 402 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 442 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 422 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 22 | 402 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 442 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 422 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 22 | 402 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 21 | 419 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 22 | 406 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 421 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 405 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 421 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 22 | 408 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 405 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 421 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 22 | 408 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 405 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 421 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 405 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 22 | 406 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 405 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
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- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_PilotCC BY-SA 4.0 · Intro text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1377703041 · retrieved 2026-10-03
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
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