Honda Pilot second generation

Honda Pilot second generation
Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Honda Pilot second generation (2009–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: YF3, YF4 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,850–4,860 mm TC4,849–4,862 mm
Width1,990 mm TC1,994 mm
Height1,850 mm TC1,803–1,847 mm
Wheelbase2,780 mm TC2,774 mm
Front track1,700 mm TC–
Rear track1,700 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,956–2,068 kg TC–

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2015: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,205 complaints for model years 2009–2015. 93 crashes · 18 fires · 99 injuries

  • Engine 261
  • Airbags 186
  • Brakes 143
  • Transmission and drivetrain 125
  • Suspension 107
  • Body and structure 95

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 8 versions of the Honda Pilot second generation

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–20153.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA269–276 g/km
2010–20153.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticAll-wheel drive18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA276–307 g/km
2009–2011CLKUP3.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2009CLKUP3.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2015Sport utility vehicle: Small3.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.5–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle264–276 g/km
2012–2014Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small3.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle276 g/km
2009–2011Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.5–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle288–297 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.