Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Pilot.
The 2024 Honda Pilot is equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission and delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 25 highway, and 21 combined. Owner feedback has centered on seat belt issues, contributing to a total of 101 complaints and six recalls for the model year. This complaint count is the lowest recorded across the Pilot’s history from 2003 to 2025, a sharp contrast to the 1,665 complaints logged for the 2016 model, signaling a significant improvement in reliability.
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 (S10) |
| Overall length | 200 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4522 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 67.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 6.80 sec | 15.30 sec | 285 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.30 sec | 285 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | Trailsport 3.5L V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 285 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 7.10 sec | 15.50 sec | 285 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 7.20 sec | 15.70 sec | 285 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | Black Edition 3.5L V6 | 8.20 sec | 15.90 sec | 285 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2024 Honda Pilot logged 101 complaints, 6 recalls, 2 investigations, and 42 TSBs with the NHTSA—the lowest complaint count and lowest TSB count of any year in the entire federal record spanning 2003 to 2025. This represents a dramatic improvement from the generation's peak anomaly in 2016 (1,665 complaints, 8 recalls, 4 investigations, 365 TSBs) and continues a downward trajectory visible since 2019 (862 complaints). Compared to 2023 (116 complaints) and the subsequent 2025 (159 complaints), the 2024 model sits at the valley of the generation's complaint curve, suggesting meaningful refinement as the platform matured. The top complaint categories—seat belts (15) and steering (11)—warrant individual verification during pre-purchase inspection, though notably the 2024 data shows only 1 crash-related complaint and 1 fire-related complaint across all categories. The 2 open investigations likely trace to earlier model years within the same generation rather than 2024-specific defects, a pattern consistent with how NHTSA investigations often span multiple model years. The takeaway: the 2024 Pilot benefits from Honda's engineering corrections across this generation's lifecycle, and the data presents it as the statistically cleanest model year available in this generation's used market, though prospective buyers should confirm whether any open recalls remain unaddressed on any specific vehicle.
All 101 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or… Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Showing 5 of 42 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A30149 | 2026-02-10 | Electrical System | Over The Air - This update contains various performance enhancements and UI improvements. |
| A26-027 | 2026-01-21 | Seat Belts | Service Bulletin - The seat belt reminder incorrectly indicates that the second-row right… |
| ATI&10232025903 | 2025-10-23 | Engine | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025… |
| ATI&10172025903 | 2025-10-17 | Engine | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025… |
| ATI&10032025903 | 2025-10-03 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025… |
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EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.