2025 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
2025 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
139
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems142 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 142 owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Pilot FWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
53
Electrical System
30
Steering
28
Brakes
22
Engine
21
Power Train
17
Fuel System
14
Speed Control
13

2025 Honda Pilot FWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 53 complaints, Electrical System: 30 complaints, Steering: 28 complaints, Brakes: 22 complaints, Engine: 21 complaints, Power Train: 17 complaints, Fuel System: 14 complaints, Speed Control: 13 complaints.

21
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
13
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 07/06/2025ODI#11671467
I purchased a brand-new 2025 Honda Pilot Elite, and within the first 1,000 miles of driving, I began noticing multiple concerning noises and performance issues: Steering Noise: At low speeds, particu…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 10/13/2024ODI#11619563
While driving on an open road, two lanes traveling the same direction the collision mitigation system was activated. The only thing I can think is that it was due to a bicycle that was traveling the …
SteeringFiled: 10/05/2024ODI#11618247
New 2025 Pilot with about 3,000 miles, driving in Montana on a level dusty gravel road at about 5,000 feet altitude. Driving into the morning sun for about 20 minutes at a slow speed of about 30 mph…

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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