2023 Honda Pilot FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
402 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-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$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 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 Probability14.3%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
106
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems107 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 107 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot FWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and seat belts. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
24
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
21
Seat Belts
17
Steering
16
Brakes
14
Visibility / Wipers
10
Engine
9
Power Train
7

2023 Honda Pilot FWD problems by category: Electrical System: 24 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 21 complaints, Seat Belts: 17 complaints, Steering: 16 complaints, Brakes: 14 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 10 complaints, Engine: 9 complaints, Power Train: 7 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Seat BeltsFiled: 05/19/2026ODI#11738898
The rear passenger seat belt warning system in the 2023 Honda Pilot suffers from a critical malfunction. Specifically, the right rear passenger seat belt sensor triggers false, persistent, and loud "u…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 04/06/2026CrashODI#11729387
Description: While using cruise control at highway speed and winter weather conditions, the cruise control system suddenly and unexpectedly disengaged without adequate warning. The vehicle experienced…
Power TrainFiled: 06/20/2025ODI#11668149
All listed problems act sporadically. Dangerously Defected 2023 Honda Pilot. Numerous problems with vehicle over several months. Kept taking it back to Charlie's Honda and was told they could not repr…

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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