2013 Honda Pilot
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Honda Pilot is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 356 on record.
2013 Honda Pilot at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2013 Honda Pilot recalls 6
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 vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands.…
Fix: 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 service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
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 GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembl…
Fix: 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 service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Caro…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot).
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2013 Honda Pilot common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 268 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2013 Honda Pilot safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Honda Pilot SUV 4WD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2013 Honda Pilot MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2013 Honda Pilot worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Honda Pilot costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($25,129) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,615), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2013 Honda Pilot trims & engines on record
2013 Honda Pilot vehicles on record
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF3H58DB032883
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L w/Rear Entertainment5FNYF3H67DB024881
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF3H58DB011533
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF3H54DB005163
2013 Honda Pilot Touring w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment5FNYF4H96DB035113
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF3H56DB020618
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF3H55DB017208
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L w/Navigation5FNYF3H78DB025286
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L w/Navigation5FNYF3H74DB032428
2013 Honda Pilot LX5FNYF3H27DB036221
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF4H56DB074023
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF4H54DB069306
2013 Honda Pilot LX5FNYF4H27DB068107
2013 Honda Pilot EX5FNYF4H42DB023545
2013 Honda Pilot Touring w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment5FNYF4H99DB012859
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF3H51DB002642
2013 Honda Pilot Touring w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment5FNYF4H95DB028184
2013 Honda Pilot Touring w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment5FNYF4H9XDB008030
2013 Honda Pilot LX5FNYF3H22DB029337
2013 Honda Pilot EX5FNYF3H43DB033818
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L w/Navigation5FNYF3H78DB024056
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L w/Rear Entertainment5FNYF3H62DB005929
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L5FNYF3H5XDB014109
2013 Honda Pilot LX5FNYF3H21DB025635
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2013 Honda Pilot — frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Honda Pilot have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Honda Pilot. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Pilot?
Based on 268 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are structure, air bags, power train.
What is the 2013 Honda Pilot safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2013 Honda Pilot an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda Pilot get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Honda Pilot at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway).
How much is a 2013 Honda Pilot worth?
Comparable 2013 Honda Pilot listings run roughly $18,600–$29,900, typically around $25,129 (from 354 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.