2024 Honda Pilot — Full Specifications
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The 2024 Honda Pilot is an SUV powered by a 3.5L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine. Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 26 mpg (UK) / 22 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 25–26 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Honda Pilot workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2023 Honda Pilot: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 26 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It carries the same 5★ overall NHTSA rating.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 26 combined / 23 urban / 32 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 22 combined / 19 city / 27 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 250 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 4 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,050 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 2 configurations for the 2024 Honda Pilot, all with the 3.5L 6-cyl engine. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 22 mpg (US), or 25 to 26 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 21 (19/25) | 258 | $3,200 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 22 (19/27) | 250 | $3,050 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2024 Honda Pilot
Running Costs: 2024 Honda Pilot
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2024 Honda Pilot at 26 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,399 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $3,050 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2024 Honda Pilot Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that include the 2024 Honda Pilot (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Seats (2), Fuel system (2), Service brakes (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Seats — campaign 26V054000, reported 29 January 2026. Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Service brakes — campaign 25V391000, reported 12 June 2025. Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fuel system — campaign 25V031000, reported 23 January 2025. Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fuel system — campaign 24V900000, reported 27 November 2024. Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Showing the 4 most recent of 6 campaigns.
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Honda Pilot. The most-reported areas are Seat belts (24), Unspecified (22), Steering (20). Complaints include 2 reported crashes, 1 reported fire, 2 reported injuries. That is well below the median of 205 complaints across the 17 Honda Pilot model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2024 Honda Pilot
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Steering (1 recall campaign · 20 owner complaints) — Check for play, noise or heavy steering, and ask whether any steering recall work was done.
- Seat belts (24 owner complaints) — Check every belt latches and retracts properly and that any restraint recalls were completed.
- Driver-assist sensors (17 owner complaints) — Check that driver-assist warning lights are off and sensors are clean and undamaged.
- Seats (2 recall campaigns) — Check seat adjusters, head restraints and seat-mounted sensors work, and confirm seat recalls were completed.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Honda Pilot compare to similar SUVs? SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model sits close to that average, within 1 mpg. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Honda models in our database average about 35 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2024 Honda Pilot's 26 mpg is 9 mpg below that make average. Its 250 g/km CO₂ figure is 53 g/km higher than the 197 g/km Honda average.
Of the 17 Honda Pilot model years we cover, the 2024 ranks 8th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (26 mpg UK combined, against a high of 28 mpg). See every Honda Pilot year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2024 Honda Pilot have?
It's fitted with a 3.5L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s10) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Honda Pilot?
The most efficient configuration returns around 26 mpg (UK) combined, or 22 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 25 to 26 mpg.
How much does the 2024 Honda Pilot cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $3,050 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2024 Honda Pilot have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2024 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that include the 2024 Honda Pilot (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Seats (2), Fuel system (2), Service brakes (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Honda Pilot?
Among the 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Seat belts (24 complaints), Unspecified (22 complaints), Steering (20 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Honda Pilot's fuel economy good for an SUV?
It returns around 26 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.