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2015 Honda Pilot MPG

20 mpg combined across 2 EPA-rated versions. Best: Pilot 2WD (FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 city / 25 hwy / 20 combined.

Every version

VersionEngineTrans.DriveCityHwyCombFuel cost / yr
Pilot 2WD3.5L 6-cylA5FWD 182520$3,350
Pilot 4WD3.5L 6-cylA5AWD 172420$3,350

Abbreviations and method

How it compares

Chart: the 2015 Honda Pilot at 20 mpg combined against other Honda Pilot model years

Safety

Crash testOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda Pilot SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★ ★★★★☆ · 16.4% risk
Honda Pilot SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★ ★★★★☆ · 17.4% risk

109 owner complaints: Engine 22, Unknown Or Other 19, Electrical System 13, Service Brakes 12. Crashes 7, fires 1, injuries 13.

Complaint areaReportsShare
Engine2220%
Unknown Or Other1917%
Electrical System1312%
Service Brakes1211%
Power Train1110%
Air Bags1110%
Structure109%
Suspension76%

Recent owner reports: Engine

“On July 3, 2026 the check engine light, check VSA warning and check emissions warning indicators all illuminated simultaneously and the vehicle began to misfire and sputter which triggered an immediate slow down of traffic behind me. My local Honda dealership acknowledged a known defect with 2013 - 2015 Pilots in which the piston rings deteriorate leading to cylinder misfires.”

NHTSA complaint, filed 07/29/2026

“While driving in traffic the vehicle suddenly began to sputter and lose power with check engine light flashing on the dash board. I was able to pull over and limp the car the one mile to my home on side streets. I parked the vehicle and called for a tow truck to tow the vehicle to my local dealership that I purchased the car from brand new. This is the third time this failure has occurred.”

NHTSA complaint, filed 03/12/2026

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the error message instructed the driver to pull over immediately. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with piston ring failures. In addition, DTC: P0301 (Misfire in Cylinder #1) was displayed.”

NHTSA complaint, filed 03/02/2026

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

DateComponentCampaign
Dec 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › fuel Pump 23V858000
Jun 27, 2019Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module 19V502000
May 16, 2019Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module 19V378000
Sep 27, 2018Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module 18V661000

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