Honda Pilot Generation 3 (2016–2022)

Honda Pilot Generation 3 (2016–2022) — 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 —
Model-year brochures (6)

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Generation 2 2009–2015 —
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Generation 3 2016–2022 —
Model-year brochures (9)

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Generation 4 2023–present —
Model-year brochures (6)

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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 328

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About this generation

The third-generation Pilot debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2015, and production began in May. It was made available for sale on June 18, 2015 for the 2016 model year. The exterior is sleeker in appearance compared to its boxier predecessor with a 10 percent reduction in drag area. Added to the exterior are standard LED brake and tail lights, LED daytime running lights (DRLs) on EX trims and above, and LED headlamps with automatic high-low beam switching the on new Elite model with special "Elite" badging.

The Elite trim level also gained features that were new to the Pilot, including ventilated front seats, heated rear captain's chairs which reduced the seating capacity to seven from eight, and a panoramic roof. Alloy wheels became standard. Newly available safety features include Honda's LaneWatch passenger-side mirror camera or Blind Spot Information (BSI) and rear Cross Traffic Monitor. Additional options, including Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) are available as part of the Honda Sensing suite.

A tri-angle backup camera is standard with dynamic guidelines optional. The revised 3.5-liter V6 engine has direct-injection and a start-stop system (on the Touring and Elite trims) with improved power, a 6-speed automatic is standard on the LX, EX, and EX-L trims while a ZF 9-speed automatic is standard on the Touring and Elite trims. With all-wheel drive models the amount of engine torque sent to each rear wheel is variable.

EPA-estimated fuel economy is improved with front-wheel drive (FWD) 6-speed models registering //, and all-wheel drive (AWD) models registering // (city/highway/combined). 9-speed models see fuel economy of // mpg in FWD configuration and // (city/highway/combined) in AWD configuration. Though overall dimensions are smaller, the interior becomes more spacious modelled after the Odyssey, and weight is down approximately with noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) reduced.

Structurally 21.3% of the Pilot's body is composed of 980, 1300 and 1,500 MPa ultra-high-strength steels, 5% is from aluminum or magnesium, an additional 34.5% is 270 MPa mild strength steel used in areas to minimize repair costs. In 2016, for the 2017 model year, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were added to all trims except for the base LX trim. In June 2018, for the 2019 model year, Honda refreshed the Pilot inside and out.

The powertrain for the Pilot has remained unchanged, but Honda did revise the nine-speed transmission and start-stop system that are only found on the Touring and Elite trims. The exterior featured new bumpers, grille, wheels, standard LED headlights, and revised tail lights. A hands-free tailgate became available. In the interior, the gauge cluster is replaced with a new one, similar to the one found on the Odyssey.

The infotainment system is updated with the latest HondaLink software and it also features the CabinControl app (also found in the Odyssey). 4G LTE hotspot, CabinTalk, and a new rear entertainment system became available. The volume slider has also been replaced with a volume knob. Honda has replaced the steering wheel with a new design, also from the Odyssey. Honda Sensing became standard on all trim levels for the Pilot.

In July 2019, for the 2020 model year, a new Black Edition trim was added to the lineup. In June 2020, for the 2021 model year, the 9-speed transmission became standard on all trim levels, and a Special Edition is slotted between EX-L and Touring trims. In 2021, for the 2022 model year, Honda introduced an entry-level Sport trim and a new TrailSport off-road oriented trim. The Sport trim replaced the discontinued LX and EX trim levels.

Source: Wikipedia — Honda Pilot — Third generation (YF5/6; 2016), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2016 795 $15,407 51% 126,809 mi
2017 805 $17,988 60% 107,902 mi
2018 468 $19,165 64% 99,559 mi
2019 925 $21,105 70% 91,719 mi
2020 560 $23,498 78% 81,359 mi
2021 926 $25,450 85% 76,077 mi
2022 1,357 $29,999 100% 52,041 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2016 8 1,709 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2017 4 928 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2018 7 440 Engine, Electrical System, Power Train
2019 13 907 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2020 11 489 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2021 10 438 Electrical System, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance
2022 5 160 Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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