2024 Honda Pilot Review, Photos, Pricing And Trims

The Honda Pilot is a great all-around family car, loved by many families in the US market for its spacious cabin, high-tech features, and class-leading safety ratings. The Pilot was redesigned for 2023 and received no significant changes for the 2024 model year.

Engine Options

All the 2024 Honda Pilot models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine

Transmission Options

10-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Honda Pilot Trim Levels

The 2024 Honda Pilot is offered in six trim levels LX, Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, and Elite.

2024 Honda Pilot Interior

The 2024 Honda Pilot’s cabin is modern and spacious with high-quality materials that give a premium touch. The Honda Pilot accommodates either 7 or 8 passengers depending on the configuration.

The standard configuration has eight seats while a seven-seat layout is available by switching the second-row bench seat for two captain’s chairs.

The first and second-row seats are comfortable with ample legroom, headroom, and shoulder space. The third-row seats are a bit tight for adults and are best suited for kids.

The 2024 Honda Pilot comes standard with a 7-inch touch screen, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster with an analog speedometer, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a seven-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, four USB ports, dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, remote start, and ambient lighting.

2024 Honda Pilot Exterior

The 2024 Pilot features a more rugged exterior design that resonates with consumers. The front end features a wide honeycomb grille and flared fenders that give it an imposing presence.

The Honda Pilot comes standard with LED headlights with automatic on/off. Brake lights and turn signals all use premium LED lighting as well.

This SUV also offers power mirrors with heating and a set of LED fog lamps for inclement weather. 18-inch wheels come standard on lower trims while upper trims get 20-inch rims.

Buyers can choose from Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, or Platinum White Pearl colors.  Others are; Radiant Red Metallic, Sonic Gray Pearl, and Aegean Blue Metallic.

Cargo Capacity

The 2024 Honda Pilot offers 8.6 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 48.5 cubic feet with the third-row seats folded, and up to 87 cubic feet with the second and third-row seats folded down.

Safety Features

The 2024 Pilot comes equipped with Honda Sensing, offering advanced intelligent safety technology. This package includes features like a collision mitigation braking system, lane-keeping system, and road departure mitigation system.

2024 Honda Pilot Fuel Consumption

The 2024 Honda Pilot has a fuel economy of 19 miles per gallon city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive, and 19 mpg highway,25 mpg city, and 21 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. The TrailSport trim has a lower mpg at 18/23/20.

2024 Honda Pilot Fuel Tank Capacity

The 2024 Honda Pilot has a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons

2024 Honda Pilot Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the 2024 Pilot is 7.3 inches.

2024 Honda Pilot Performance

The 2024 Honda Pilot is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is optional except on the TrailSport and Elite trims, which come standard with all-wheel drive.

The 2024 Pilot’s V6 engine is smooth and refined, making this SUV suitable for everyday driving and quick even when loaded with passengers and cargo.

The steering wheel is well weighted and responsive and the suspension system is well tuned to absorb imperfections in the road. The brakes of the 2024 Honda Pilot also provide ample stopping power.

The 2024 Pilot also offers capable off-road capability that is considerably more than most competitors.

For a detailed performance review of the 2024 Honda Pilot read the Buyer’s Guide.

2024 Honda Pilot Reliability

The 2024 Honda Pilot has a predicted reliability score of 80 out of 100 according to JD Power. Repairpal on the other hand rates the 2024 pilot 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for midsize SUVs.

The warranty for the 2024 Honda Pilot includes three years/36,000 miles of limited coverage, and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage.

For a detailed reliability review of the 2024 Honda Pilot, read the Honda Pilot Buyer’s Guide. Click this link to download.

2024 Honda Pilot Maintenance Schedule

Once you hit 7,500 miles, it’s time to begin your Honda Pilot maintenance schedule. At this interval, Honda technicians should do an oil change and potentially a tire rotation. Regular oil changes are crucial for engine performance and longevity.

At the 15,000-mile mark, you’ll need another oil change and tire rotation in addition to inspections of Fluid levels, Exhaust system, Brake lines and parking brake, Steering alignment and suspension and Fuel lines and hoses.

In the 30,000 miles, you’ll need to replace key parts, along with the standard oil change and tire rotation. Honda technicians will check the rear differential fluid and drive belts and change the cabin air and engine air filters. Depending on wear, brake pads and spark plugs might also be replaced.

For a detailed Honda Pilot, maintenance service read the 2024 Honda Pilot Owner’s Manual. Click this link to download.

2024 Honda Pilot Problems

3.5-liter V6 engine Problems

• Abnormal engine noise
• Crankshaft defect
• Excessive oil consumption
• Carbon build-up

Electrical problems

• Worn alternator
• Malfunctioning check engine light
• Starting problems

Transmission Problems

• Grinding when shifting gears
• Transmission fluid leaks

2024 Honda Pilot Competitors

Toyota 4Runner, Ford Explorer, Acura MDX, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent and Nissan Pathfinder.

2024 Honda Pilot Price

The price of the 2024 Honda Pilot starts at $38,485 for the LX grade and goes up to $53,875 for the Elite grade.