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2010 Honda Pilot

SUV · 2010–2027

2010–2015 Honda Pilot
2010–2015 pictured. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.3× usual Extended coverage

91 serious complaints of 111, the most about air bags (32) and engine (28); per car on the road, 0.3× this model's usual year. 10 recalls.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2016

“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making right turns, the steering wheel lost power steering. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was in idle position. The low pressure oil warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Aug 2022

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (A13-082, Jan 2018)
  • Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (A18-066, Jun 2018)
  • Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
  • Extended coverage This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state’s law. (WE -, Jun 2015)
  • Extended coverage dealer message - today, june 30, 2015, american honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-14pilot vehicles due to noisy or leaking front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings. (DLR MSG, Jun 2015)
  • Extended coverage Honda: warranty extension for certain vehicles regarding front suspension rear lower arm bushing that can crack and leak or because of heat exposure have suspension noise. (WE-15-044, Aug 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

111 owner complaints · 10 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features

Every Pilot year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027

Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD

2010 Pilot trims

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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2027 ——— 5 of 5 0 0 — —
2026 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hpAWD, FWD20–22 mpg 5 of 5 1 22 Steering (11) —
2025 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hpAWD, FWD20–22 mpg 5 of 5 4 202 Forward collision avoidance (55) Yes
2024 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hpAWD, FWD20–22 mpg 5 of 5 6 114 Seat belts (24) Yes
2023 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hpAWD, FWD20–22 mpg 5 of 5 5 144 Seat belts (34) Yes
2022 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hpAWD, FWD21–23 mpg 5 of 5 5 160 Forward collision avoidance (43) Yes
2021 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hpAWD, FWD22–23 mpg 5 of 5 10 438 Electrical system (129) Yes
2020 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hpAWD, FWD21–23 mpg 5 of 5 11 489 Electrical system (213) Yes
2019 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hpAWD, FWD21–23 mpg 5 of 5 13 907 Electrical system (264) Yes
2018 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hpAWD, FWD21–23 mpg 5 of 5 7 440 Engine (157) Yes
2017 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD21–23 mpg 5 of 5 4 928 Engine (470) Yes
2016 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD21–23 mpg 5 of 5 8 1709 Engine (771) No
2015 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD20 mpg 4 of 5 4 109 Engine (22) No
2014 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD20 mpg 4 of 5 3 116 Engine (31) No
2013 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD20 mpg 4 of 5 6 271 Engine (79) No
2012 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD20 mpg 4 of 5 9 171 Engine (35) No
2011 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD18–19 mpg 4 of 5 11 293 Air bags (68) No
2010 3.5L 6-cylAWD, FWD18–19 mpg Not rated 10 111 Air bags (32) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)Power liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Pilot 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 HONDA PILOT SUV ICE FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 HONDA PILOT SUV ICE AWD5 NoNo 00
2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 112
2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A FWD5 StandardStandard 122
2025 Honda PILOT SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 4202
2025 Honda PILOT SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 4202
2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 6114
2024 Honda PILOT SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 6114
2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 5144
2023 Honda PILOT SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 5144
2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 5160
2022 Honda PILOT SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 5160
2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 10438
2021 Honda PILOT SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 10438
2020 Honda PILOT SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 11489
2020 Honda PILOT SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 11489
2019 Honda Pilot SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 13907
2019 Honda Pilot SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 13907
2018 Honda Pilot SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 7440
2018 Honda Pilot SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 7440
2017 Honda Pilot SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 4928
2017 Honda Pilot SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 4928
2016 Honda Pilot SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 81709
2016 Honda Pilot SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 81709
2015 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD4 NoNo 4109
2015 Honda Pilot SUV FWD4 NoNo 4109
2014 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD4 NoNo 3116
2014 Honda Pilot SUV FWD4 NoNo 3116
2013 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD4 NoNo 6271
2013 Honda Pilot SUV FWD4 NoNo 6271
2012 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD4 NoNo 9171
2012 Honda Pilot SUV FWD4 NoNo 9171
2011 Honda Pilot SUV AWD4 NoNo 11293
2011 Honda Pilot SUV FWD4 NoNo 11293
2010 Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 10111

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Pilot AWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2026Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/BlackAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2026Pilot AWD TrailSportAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2026Pilot FWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 22
2025Pilot AWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2025Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/BlackAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2025Pilot AWD TrailSportAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2025Pilot FWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 22
2024Pilot AWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2024Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/BlackAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2024Pilot AWD TrailSportAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2024Pilot FWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 22
2023Pilot AWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2023Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/BlackAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2023Pilot AWD TrailSportAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2023Pilot FWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 22
2022Pilot AWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 22
2022Pilot AWD TrailSportAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 21
2022Pilot FWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2021Pilot AWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 22
2021Pilot FWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2020Pilot AWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–22
2020Pilot FWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–23
2019Pilot AWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–22
2019Pilot FWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–23
2018Pilot AWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–22
2018Pilot FWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–23
2017Pilot AWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–22
2017Pilot FWDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–23
2016Pilot 2WDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–23
2016Pilot 4WDAuto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–22
2015Pilot 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2015Pilot 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2014Pilot 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2014Pilot 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2013Pilot 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2013Pilot 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2012Pilot 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2012Pilot 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2011Pilot 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 19
2011Pilot 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 18
2010Pilot 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 19
2010Pilot 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L 18

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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