Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Pilot.
The 2015 Honda Pilot is an SUV paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, running on 0W-20 oil with a 4.5-quart capacity and returning EPA fuel economy of 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg. The model year sits immediately ahead of the 2016 peak of 1,665 owner complaints logged across the Pilot's 2003–2025 production run, posting a far more contained 107 complaints and four recalls, with the leading complaint area listed simply as "Unknown or Other." That positions the 2015 toward the calmer end of the nameplate's complaint curve, making it a useful reference point for researchers charting the sharp escalation that followed and the eventual decline toward the 101-complaint low recorded in 2024.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Overall length | 191.3 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Overall height | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4513 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.9 / 66.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 18 / 25 / 20 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Pilot of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Touring 3.5L V6 | 7.80 sec | 16.20 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2011 | Touring 3.5L V6 | 8.30 sec | 16.50 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2011 | Touring 3.5L V6 | 8.50 sec | 16.60 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | Touring 3.5L V6 | 7.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | EX-L 3.5L V6 | 8.10 sec | 16.40 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 5.5 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Use Honda Type 2 antifreeze |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 7.5-8.0 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 53.0 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039 - .043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039 - .043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 13 ft-lbs |
| Ignition Timing | 10 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 21.2-22.9 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | DENSO ND-OIL 8 |
| Oil Capacity | 8.62-9.02 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57-64 psi |
| Engine Compression | 135 min. / Max Variation 29 psi |
| Engine Compression | 135 min. / Max Variation 28 psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.009 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 53; Rear: 26 /; Front: 53; Rear: 25 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101; Rear: 66 /; Front: 101; Rear: 65 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 7.5 / NS |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .354 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| 1 | 22.0.0 ft. lbs. | |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2015 Honda Pilot sits at the end of the second generation (2009–2015), which overall shows a declining trend in complaints and recalls compared to the first generation. Within this generation, complaints peaked at 292 in 2011 and 270 in 2013, then dropped sharply to 116 in 2014 and a generation-low 107 in 2015, while recalls fell from 11 in 2011 to just 3 in 2014 and 4 in 2015. The 2015 model year has only one investigation, but it also records 7 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint, with the top complaint categories being "Unknown Or Other" (13), engine (12), service brakes (10), and air bags (7). This places the 2015 Pilot as the most refined year of its generation, with the fewest reported issues, though the data does not specify root causes for the crash and fire complaints. Overall, the 2015 Honda Pilot is a strong candidate for a used purchase, as it represents the culmination of a generation with steadily improving reliability metrics.
All 107 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Showing 5 of 85 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A26-002 | 2026-02-01 | Engine | Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness… |
| A25-060 | 2025-08-28 | Engine | Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking… |
| ONL6Z6072025 | 2025-07-28 | Engine | Owner Notification Letter - the piston ring function can deteriorate due to ring low wear… |
| A25-060 | 2025-07-18 | Engine | Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness… |
| AEBM06172025901 | 2025-06-17 | Engine | Dealer Message - Piston ring effectiveness may be reduced due to excessive wear and oil… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
4.5 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.