Honda Pilot
First generation · 2003–2008 · 6 model years · 10 trims
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Photo: 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L in Nimbus Gray Metallic, Front Left, 04-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2008 Honda Pilot SE in Billet Silver Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5i V6 24V VTEC EX (15900924650) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5i V6 24V VTEC EX (16087473122) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L rear 7.4.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L in Nimbus Gray Metallic, Front Left, 04-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Honda Pilot SE in Billet Silver Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5i V6 24V VTEC EX (15900924650) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5i V6 24V VTEC EX (16087473122) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L rear 7.4.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | |||||||
| VP 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $27,595 |
| VP 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $28,995 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $29,745 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $31,145 |
| SE 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $31,595 |
| EX-L 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $32,045 |
| SE 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $32,995 |
| EX-L 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $33,445 |
| 2007 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $27,095 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $28,395 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $29,645 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $30,945 |
| EX-L 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $31,945 |
| EX-L 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $33,245 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $26,995 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $28,195 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $29,545 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $30,745 |
| EX-L 2WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM); aluminum | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $31,845 |
| EX-L 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 244 | 240 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $33,045 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| LX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 255 | 250 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $27,550 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 255 | 250 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $30,120 |
| EX-L 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 255 | 250 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/20 (17) | $32,320 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| LX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 240 | 242 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $27,100 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 240 | 242 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $29,470 |
| EX-L 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 240 | 242 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $30,870 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| LX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 240 | 242 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $26,900 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 240 | 242 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $29,270 |
| EX-L 4WD · SUV | 3.5 L 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) | 240 | 242 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $30,520 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | Not rated |
| 2007 | 9 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 10 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 15 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 13 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 14 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.