2022 Honda Pilot FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
388 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
121
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems121 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 121 owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Pilot FWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
44
Electrical System
26
Engine
21
Brakes
18
Power Train
12
Fuel System
8
Structure
7
Speed Control
7

2022 Honda Pilot FWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 44 complaints, Electrical System: 26 complaints, Engine: 21 complaints, Brakes: 18 complaints, Power Train: 12 complaints, Fuel System: 8 complaints, Structure: 7 complaints, Speed Control: 7 complaints.

12
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/11/2026CrashODI#11736941
My 2022 Honda Pilot failed to engage Drive after reversing, despite the Drive button being pressed. This resulted in an unintended backward motion & a collision with another vehicle. 1.What component …
EngineFiled: 04/24/2026ODI#11733609
On April 3,2026 we are starting back from a road trip to Florida from Kentucky (starting odometer 69,199 miles)oil changed prior to leaving in our 2022 Honda pilot. Stopped to get gas and transmissio…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/10/2022ODI#11496848
We discovered that both right and left rear door locks were not operating properly in our brand new 2022 Honda Pilot Touring, preventing the passengers from being able to exit the vehicle. From the o…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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