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 states 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
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
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2010 Pilot trims
| EX | Ex-L | LX | Touring |
|---|
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
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | — | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 22 | Steering (11) | — |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 202 | Forward collision avoidance (55) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 114 | Seat belts (24) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 144 | Seat belts (34) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 160 | Forward collision avoidance (43) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 10 | 438 | Electrical system (129) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 489 | Electrical system (213) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 13 | 907 | Electrical system (264) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 440 | Engine (157) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 928 | Engine (470) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 1709 | Engine (771) | No |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 109 | Engine (22) | No |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 116 | Engine (31) | No |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 271 | Engine (79) | No |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 9 | 171 | Engine (35) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 293 | Air bags (68) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 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…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Pilot 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | HONDA PILOT SUV ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HONDA PILOT SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2026 | HONDA PILOT SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 22 |
| 2025 | Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 202 |
| 2025 | Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 202 |
| 2024 | Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 114 |
| 2024 | Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 114 |
| 2023 | Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 144 |
| 2023 | Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 144 |
| 2022 | Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 160 |
| 2022 | Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 160 |
| 2021 | Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 10 | 438 |
| 2021 | Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 10 | 438 |
| 2020 | Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 11 | 489 |
| 2020 | Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 11 | 489 |
| 2019 | Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 13 | 907 |
| 2019 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 13 | 907 |
| 2018 | Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 440 |
| 2018 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 440 |
| 2017 | Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 928 |
| 2017 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 928 |
| 2016 | Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1709 |
| 2016 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1709 |
| 2015 | Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 109 |
| 2015 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 109 |
| 2014 | Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 116 |
| 2014 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 116 |
| 2013 | Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 271 |
| 2013 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 271 |
| 2012 | Honda Pilot SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 9 | 171 |
| 2012 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 9 | 171 |
| 2011 | Honda Pilot SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 11 | 293 |
| 2011 | Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 11 | 293 |
| 2010 | Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 111 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2026 | Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2026 | Pilot AWD TrailSport | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2026 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2025 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2025 | Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2025 | Pilot AWD TrailSport | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2025 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2024 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2024 | Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2024 | Pilot AWD TrailSport | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2024 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2023 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Pilot AWD TrailSport | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2023 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2022 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2022 | Pilot AWD TrailSport | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2021 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2021 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2020 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2020 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–23 |
| 2019 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2019 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–23 |
| 2018 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2018 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–23 |
| 2017 | Pilot AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2017 | Pilot FWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–23 |
| 2016 | Pilot 2WD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–23 |
| 2016 | Pilot 4WD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2015 | Pilot 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2015 | Pilot 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2014 | Pilot 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2014 | Pilot 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2013 | Pilot 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2013 | Pilot 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2012 | Pilot 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2012 | Pilot 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2011 | Pilot 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Pilot 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 18 |
| 2010 | Pilot 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Pilot 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.