Midsize SUVs · 4th gen generation
Good choice About average
It scores 57 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,771 to own, including $2,687 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda Pilot.
Reliability
57/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,687
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
22 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$28,395
$24,987 – $31,802, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
147
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.
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 numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light
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.
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.
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 St
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 57 out of 100, about average for midsize SUVs.
It scores 57 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,687 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,771 over 5 years: $5,811 in lost value, $2,687 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $28,395 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (57/100) and the 2016 worst (1/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.