2026 Honda Pilot
Gas Midsize / large SUV
The 2026 Honda Pilot is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pilot FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 18 complaints, most often about steering. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $42,195 to $54,995 across 8 trims.
Trims & pricing (manufacturer press kit)
| Trim | Drive | HP | Torque | MPG comb | Seats | Cargo (2nd row) | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Gas | FWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 8 | 59.5 cu-ft | 20 in |
| Sport Gas | AWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 8 | 59.5 cu-ft | 20 in |
| EX-L Gas | FWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 8 | 60.1 cu-ft | 18 in |
| EX-L Gas | AWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 8 | 60.1 cu-ft | 18 in |
| TrailSport Gas | AWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 7 | 59.5 cu-ft | 18 in |
| Touring Gas | AWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 8 | 60.1 cu-ft | 20 in |
| Elite Gas | AWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 8 | 60.1 cu-ft | 20 in |
| Black Edition Gas | AWD | 285 hp | 262 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 8 | 60.1 cu-ft | 20 in |
Warranty: basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi · powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi · roadside 3 yr. Source: manufacturer.
MSRP excludes destination. Click a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot FWD | Gas | FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,850 |
| Pilot AWD | Gas | AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 |
| Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black | Gas | AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 |
| Pilot AWD TrailSport | Gas | AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
Suspension
highProblem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Risk: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
Owner complaints
18 complaints filed
0 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2026: 18
Most-cited components
- Steering — 8
- Unknown Or Other — 6
- Seat Belts — 4
- Air Bags — 2
- Suspension — 2
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 14% |
| SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other Pilot model years
2025 Pilot
4 recalls · 195 complaints
F2024 Pilot
6 recalls · 109 complaints
F2023 Pilot
5 recalls · 137 complaints
D2022 Pilot
5 recalls · 149 complaints
F2021 Pilot
10 recalls · 426 complaints
F2020 Pilot
11 recalls · 484 complaints
F2019 Pilot
13 recalls · 898 complaints
F2018 Pilot
7 recalls · 437 complaints
D2017 Pilot
4 recalls · 918 complaints
F2016 Pilot
8 recalls · 1,697 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 50113, 50154, 50155, 50156). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.