2024 Honda Pilot
2024 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
2024 Honda Pilot snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Honda Pilot typically asks about $26,300 versus a $37,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Honda Pilot has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seats) and 104 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$26,300
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$37,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
6
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
104
Top: Steering
- 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 2024 Pilot?
Yes — 6 recall campaigns and 104 owner complaints for the 2024 Honda Pilot. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seats
2026-01-29
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Campaign 26V054000
Service Brakes
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…
Campaign 25V391000
Fuel System
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.
Campaign 25V031000
Fuel System
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.
Campaign 24V900000
Seats
2024-11-14
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these…
Campaign 24V859000
Steering
2023-11-02
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Campaign 23V735000
Owner complaints
104 complaints · 2 crash-related · 1 fire-related · 2 injuries reported. Top components:
- Steering19
- Seat Belts17
- Unknown Or Other14
- Power Train12
- Service Brakes7
- Electrical System6
- Visibility/Wiper6
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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How much does a used 2024 Pilot cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $26,300 in typical used asking against a $37,500 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $37,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $26,300
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$11,200 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 2024 Pilot?
The 2024 Honda Pilot sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 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 2024 configuration (2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 200 in, width 78.3 in, height 70.9 in, and wheelbase 113.8 in, with curb weight around 4521.7 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD; 2024 Honda PILOT SUV FWD.
- 6 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 113.8 in
- Curb weight about 4521.7 lb
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 2024 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 2024 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
- 2024 Honda PILOT SUV 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 |