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All cars · Honda Pilot · 2025

2025 Honda Pilot. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index265100 = average car
Complaints210NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold124,209U.S. model year
Per 100K sold169complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S10)FWD19 / 27 / 22Regular$2,850
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S10)AWD19 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,800 and 17,900 miles. Median 8,200, from 24 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Automatic emergency braking3,200600–26,5005
Electrical16,0001,100–24,9007
Transmission & drivetrain22,0004,800–43,8005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking36%
Electrical21%
Steering20%
Engine16%
Brakes14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2101109011

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 25V391000 Jun 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals And Linkages

    Defect. 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 Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Risk. A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

  • 25V056000 Feb 2025 Seat Belts / Rear/Other

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk. A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.

  • 25V031000 Jan 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 24V900000 Nov 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Filler Pipe And Cap

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenNo restart after auto start/stop engages2025–

Manufacturer communications 35

Honda filed 35 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Warning message when a malfunction
  • Service Bulletin - When initiating a remote engine start command using the HondaLink…
  • Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda PILOT SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda PILOT SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2022729899,567Automatic emergency braking
2023112146110,298Seat belts
202495116141,245Seat belts
2025265210124,209Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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