2025 Honda Pilot
The 2025 Honda Pilot is a compact SUV, rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 22
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $40,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Pilot |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 19 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 402 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2850 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Pilot AWD | 21 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black | 21 MPG combined |
| Pilot AWD TrailSport | 20 MPG combined |
| Pilot FWD | 22 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 19 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 32% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $36,000
- Total interest
- $6,263
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≈ $1,827/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (4)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP24V900000 · 2024-11-27
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.
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.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM25V031000 · 2025-01-23
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.
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.
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER25V056000 · 2025-02-05
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."
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.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES25V391000 · 2025-06-12
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."
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2025 Honda Pilot?
The 2025 Honda Pilot is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway).
Is the 2025 Honda Pilot reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Honda Pilot. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2025 Honda Pilot?
The 2025 Honda Pilot earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Honda Pilot?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Honda Pilot costs roughly $1,827 per year to fuel, or about $9,136 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2025 Honda Pilot?
The 2025 Honda Pilot is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC