Midsize SUVs · 3rd gen generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 6 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,689 to own, including $7,468 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda Pilot.
Reliability
6/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$7,468
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
23 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$18,159
$15,980 – $20,338, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
938
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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 Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virg
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, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi
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 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tan
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (57/100) and the 2016 worst (1/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 47/100 |
| 2023 | 57/100 |
| 2022 | 40/100 |
| 2021 | 17/100 |
| 2020 | 25/100 |
| 2019 | 7/100 |
| 2018 | 29/100 |
| 2017 | 6/100 |
| 2016 | 1/100 |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Yes. It scores 6 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 6 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 938 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $7,468 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $19,689 over 5 years: $3,351 in lost value, $7,468 in repairs and $8,870 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,159 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (57/100) and the 2016 worst (1/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.