2005 Honda Pilot MPG
17 mpg combined across 1 EPA-rated version. Best: Pilot 4WD (4WD/AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 15 city / 20 hwy / 17 combined.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A5 | 4WD/AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
How it compares
- 2005 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD: class average 16.7 mpg over 165 versions; best Pilot +0.3 (#56).
- 2004: 17 mpg best (no change).
- 2006: 18 mpg best.
- 2026 model: 22 mpg best (+5).
Safety
679 owner complaints: Power Train 176, Service Brakes 134, Air Bags 120, Electronic Stability Control (esc) 96. Crashes 42, fires 8, injuries 46, deaths 2.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 176 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 134 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 120 | 18% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 96 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 57 | 8% |
| Engine | 48 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 43 | 6% |
Recent owner reports: Power Train
“The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was a cranking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that several unknown components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred.”
“MY CHILDREN BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FOR ME BECAUSE I LOST MY JOB DUE TO COVID AFTEREFFECTS AND I HAD TO RETURN MY KIA SOUL 2014 TO THE CREDITORS.I WAS DELIVERING FOOD BOXES TO THE ELDERLY WHEN THE AT TEMP LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO LOCKUP I HAD TO PULLOVER BECAUSE THE CAR WAS RUNNING HOT.IT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING SO I COULDN'T GET HOME.I HAVE NEVER HAD THAT HAPPEN TO ME.GOGGLEING THIS HONDA BRAND THERE…”
“TRANSMISSION COOLING MECHANISM IN LOWER PART OF RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR AND MIX WITH COOLANT. INTRODUCTION OF ANTIFREEZE INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED DAMAGE WHICH WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, HOSES, FLUSH THE ENGINE, ETC. EVEN WITH THIS AMOUNT OF REPAIR, INCREASE FAILURE RATE OF WATER PUMP, HEATER CORE OR ANY RUBBER SEAL OR GASKET EXISTS.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
15 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2019 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 19E068000 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V501000 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 19V499000 |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 19V182000 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V268000 |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 17V029000 |
| May 23, 2016 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 16V344000 |
| May 28, 2015 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 15V320000 |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V700000 |
| Jun 20, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V353000 |
| Mar 14, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › control Unit/Module | 13V092000 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | Exterior Lighting › headlights › switch | 12V136000 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | Equipment › mechanical › carrier/Rack | 08E013000 |
| Feb 3, 2005 | Steering › column | 05V039000 |
| Nov 18, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline › storage › tank Assembly | 04V541000 |