Honda Pilot Generation 2 (2009–2015)

Honda Pilot Generation 2 (2009–2015) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Honda Pilot — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2003–2008 —
Generation 2 2009–2015 —
Generation 3 2016–2022 —
Generation 4 2023–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Pilot

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Honda 3.5L V6 (J35) 2003–2026 7 models 326

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About this generation

The larger second generation Pilot was unveiled as a prototype in January 2008 at the North American International Auto Show, and was released for sale on May 22, 2008. Assembled at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, it was offered in five trims; LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and SE (2015 only). All second generation Pilots used a new J35Z4 3.5-liter V6 i-VTEC engine producing SAE net at 5700 rpm and of torque at 4800 rpm.

EPA fuel economy is rated at city / highway with front-wheel-drive and 16 mpg city / 22 mpg highway for all-wheel-drive. Competing with the Toyota 4Runner, it became popular for its truck-like look, which was designed with influences from GM's full-size Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon. However it was downsized for better fuel efficiency in the third generation. Both drivetrains were equipped with five-speed automatics. The second generation's wheelbase is , with a length of , a width of , a height of and interior space of .

The redesigned headlights lost the previous generation's halogen projectors and return to standard halogen reflectors. Features included new two-position memory settings for the driver's seat, a new power tailgate, and the gear shift was relocated from the steering column to the center console between the front seats. The Touring trim included special "Touring" badging on the right side of the back door, a 120-volt power outlet, and a satellite-linked Honda navigation system.

The backup camera, previously only on Navigation models, was integrated into the rear view mirror of the non-navigation leather-trimmed models (EX-L). The 2011 Pilot models had minimal changes. The voice-activated navigation system which was previously exclusive to the Touring trim became available on the EX-L trim and rear entertainment system became standard equipment on the Touring trim. The 2012 models introduced a redesigned front fascia, new alloy wheels, and updates to the interior along with changes to the bumper.

i-MID with integrated backup camera was introduced to EX-L. The 2013 models included a standard rearview backup camera for LX and EX, i-MID central dashboard 8-inch LCD screen for LX and EX, USB connector, Bluetooth hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming, and tri-zone climate control. For the 2015 model year, the SE (special edition) trim was added which came standard with a power moonroof, satellite radio, LED headlights (on Touring models), and rear seat entertainment system.

The Pilot uses Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering front bracket. For the 2013 model year a rearview backup camera was made standard. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found the Honda Pilot's driver death rate of 2 deaths per million registered among the ten lowest released in their report : † Because of more stringent tests, 2011 and newer model ratings are not comparable to pre–2011 ratings.

Source: Wikipedia — Honda Pilot — Second generation (YF3/4; 2009), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 277 $12,995 100% 132,176 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2009 9 134 Engine, Air Bags, Suspension
2010 10 111 Air Bags, Engine, Suspension
2011 11 292 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Steering
2012 9 170 Engine, Service Brakes, Electrical System
2013 6 270 Engine, Power Train, Structure
2014 3 116 Engine, Structure, Wheels
2015 4 108 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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