2026 Honda Pilot
2026 Honda Pilot — The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002 for the 2003 model year.
Trim: Sport
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Honda Pilot snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Honda Pilot typically asks about $37,100 versus a $39,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Honda Pilot has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Suspension). Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Pilot is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$37,100
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$39,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Pilot?
Yes — 1 recall campaign in our catalog for the 2026 Honda Pilot. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Suspension
2026-07-01
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Campaign 26V424000
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Pilot. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Pilot cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $37,100 in typical used asking against a $39,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $39,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $37,100
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,400 below MSRP
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How does the Pilot compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- Highlander vs Pilot — Highlander or Pilot — which used 3-row SUV is smarter?
What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Honda Pilot continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002 for the 2003 model year. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. As of 2025, the Pilot is manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama, and the Pilot was produced in Alliston, Ontario, until April 2007. The first generation Pilot was released in April 2002 as a 2003 model. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD; 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 22 mpg
- About 200 × 78.3 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 285 hp, 22 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
285 hp
Combined MPG
22 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (22 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,909
5-year energy
$9,545
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 22 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 78.3 in
- Height
- 70.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 113.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4521.7 lb
- Seating
- 8
- Towing
- 5000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 19
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Sport | TrailSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 285 hp |
| Combined MPG | 22 | — |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5000 lb | — |
| Seating | 8 | 8 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | — | — | 22 | AWD | |
| 285 | — | — | — | AWD |