SUVSince 2002

Honda Pilot

Honda's flagship three-row mid-size family crossover, featuring a rugged V6 powertrain, advanced i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD, standard Honda Sensing, and versatile 8-passenger stowable seating.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Honda Pilot is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 280 to 285 horsepower, achieving up to 22 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with AWD and FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds 5 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Verified Press Vehicle

Honda Pilot SUV2023 Spec

Years

2002 - present

Power

280 - 285 hp

Best MPG

22 MPG

2023 Recalls

5 campaigns

Complaints

146 filed

01At a glance

Honda Pilot by the numbers

Topic	Honda Pilot	Detail
Power range	280 - 285 hp	4 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy	20 - 22 MPG	Combined cycle, best trim
Recalls (2023)	5	Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2023)	146	SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Fuel types	Petrol	AWD, FWD drivetrains
Generations indexed	2	Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)	5077 x 1994 x 1801 mm	L x W x H, 2890 mm wheelbase

03Active safety

2023 Honda Pilot open recalls

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

23V735000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

24V859000

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Fix: 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

24V900000

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.

Fix: 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. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

25V031000

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.

Fix: 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 and AL0.

Check your VIN for recalls View on NHTSA

05Pick your year

Honda Pilot generations

YGIn production

Pilot IV (YG)

2023 – present

285 hpPetrol

YF5Discontinued

Pilot III (YF5/YF6)

2016 – 2022

280 hpPetrol

05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Honda Pilot generations

Specification	Pilot IV (YG)2023 – present (YG)	Pilot III (YF5/YF6)2016 – 2022 (YF5)
Power Output	285 – 285 hp	280 – 280 hp
EPA Fuel Economy	Up to 21 MPG combined	Up to 22 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h	6.5s	6.3s
Exterior Dimensions	5077 × 1994 × 1801 mm	4991 × 1996 × 1794 mm
Wheelbase	2890 mm	2820 mm
Powertrains Verified	2 trims	2 trims
Full Specs	View spec sheet	View spec sheet

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06Answers

Honda Pilot: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Honda Pilot have?

The 2023 Honda Pilot has 5 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Honda Pilot get?

Across verified powertrains, the Pilot achieves 20 to 22 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Honda Pilot have?

Power ranges from 280 hp to 285 hp across 4 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

What are common Honda Pilot problems?

NHTSA has 146 owner complaints on file for the 2023 model year, most frequently involving SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING. 3 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Honda Pilot have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2002 to the present.

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