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Honda Pilot 2023

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
3,500 cc
6
Cylinders6
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv · Top Safety Pick
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap front: driver-sideGood
Small overlap front: passenger-sideGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testMarginal
Side: updated testGood
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2023 Honda PILOT SUV FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
12.4 L/100 km
Highway
8.7 L/100 km
Combined
10.7 L/100 km
Emissions
250 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

No recalls on record in our sources.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-09-22 · NHTSA

I have this car for more than 3 years now and ever since this sensor problem keeps bugging me out. The brake system hold error keeps on displaying specially on a rainy days, winter season and not only that, the car suddenly stopped in the middle of thw highway while displaying collision error message although there is…

SEAT BELTS 2026-09-21 · NHTSA

Within 1 year of purchase, the seat belt sensor on the 2nd row passenger side began malfunctioning. My child who sat in the seat was properly buckled, but the sensor would intermittently indicate the child was unbuckled. This was repaired in October 2024 under warranty. Beginning in August 2026, the same seat began …

SEAT BELTS,SEATS 2026-09-19 · NHTSA

I own a 2023 Honda Pilot equipped with second-row captain’s chairs that experiences intermittent false seat belt warnings. The right-side second-row seat triggers the audible chime and red/gray “unbuckled” icon on the driver information display even when the seat belt is fully and securely latched; the warning is freq…

VISIBILITY/WIPER 2026-09-14 · NHTSA

Vehicle was parked on street. My wife got in the vehicle and as she went to start the vehicle she heard a pop and looked behind her to see the rear glass had exploded.

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 2026-09-09 · NHTSA

I own a 2023 Honda Pilot. On two separate occasions while the vehicle was being driven, the vehicle experienced multiple system warnings and a significant loss of steering assistance. The first incident occurred before July 16, 2026, at approximately 40,605 miles. While my wife was driving, multiple warning lights il…

STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE 2026-09-02 · NHTSA

While driving to work this morning. Rate of speed under 45 mph with no apparent issues. Suddenly warning lights on the dash lit up and steering became difficult. Three separate information warnings: Lane Keeping assist problem, electric power steering problem, adaptive cruise control problem. I was able to continue to…

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 2026-08-31 · NHTSA

The engine required a short block replacement at approximately 40,000 miles. There was a severe knocking sound and the dealer diagnosed heavy scoring and abnormal wear present on the front bank cylinder walls. The result was excessive internal engine clearance and cylinder wall damage. Engine cylinder piston block hol…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-08-28 · NHTSA

My Moonroof shade shattered all the way back, left(driver side) plastic went bad and it broke.

SEAT BELTS 2026-08-25 · NHTSA

The 2nd row passenger side seat belt buckle sensor begins to report "un-buckled" status that cannot be remediated by re-buckling the belt. Honda replaced the same belt buckle twice already for the same issue. First defect manifested and was corrected by Honda 18 months from purchase, the second one - manifested and co…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-08-25 · NHTSA

Known design defect under Special Coverage for some vehicles, but does not include my VIN for a 2020 Chevy Traverse. Full details are provided in the attachment, including photos of the broken exhaust weld bracket and costs incurred so far. Additional expenses are expected to be incurred in the coming days when parts …

SEAT BELTS,SEATS 2026-08-19 · NHTSA

Rear 2nd row seats give false warning when the kids car seats are buckled but constantly give warning that seat belts are not buckled properly. Haven’t received any recall & dealer won’t fix the issue under warranty

SEAT BELTS 2026-08-12 · NHTSA

Left middle row seat belt sensor is indicating unbuckeled when it is buckled. Dealer is asking over $500 to repair. I hae also read about other sensor alerts on 2023 and 2024 for left side as well.

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