3rd generation (YF5/YF6) · 3-row mid-size SUV (FWD or i-VTM4 AWD)
2016–2022 Honda Pilot Specifications
Every maintenance specification shared across the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.
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2016–2022 Honda Pilot maintenance guides
Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval
Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded
Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths
Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals
Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types
Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes
Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities
Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid
Oil light reset
Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools
Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes
Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
Which engines came in the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?
| Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 (J35Y6, direct injection), 6-speed automatic | 2016–2022 | LX, EX (2016–2022) | 0W-20 | 5.7 qt |
| 3.5L V6 (J35Y6, direct injection), 9-speed automatic (ZF-sourced) | 2016–2022 | EX-L, Touring, Elite (2016–2022); idle-stop (auto start-stop) added on these trims from 2019 | 0W-20 | 5.7 qt |
Year-by-year changes
- 2016Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available
- 2017Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added
- 2018Carries over unchanged
- 2019Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup
- 2020Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling
- 2022Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels
Model years in this generation
Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Honda Pilot guide.
Sources
- Go-Parts, 2018–2020 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) oil capacity 5.7 qt
- pilotsuv.com, Honda Pilot oil capacity by generation (5.7 qt, 2016–2022)
- Facebook (2016 Honda Pilot group), 6-speed vs 9-speed transmission split by trim
- Honda of Watertown / Valley Honda, 2020 Pilot LX retains 6-speed automatic
- Ridgeline Owners Club, TSB 17-025/17-026 torque converter judder
- Go-Parts, TSB 17-043, transmission judder in 2014–2019 Odyssey/Pilot/Ridgeline
- Piloteers.org, TSB 20-029, 2020 Pilot Touring/Elite judder
- KCRG (via NHTSA), Honda recalls 880,000+ vehicles for rear subframe corrosion (26V-367)
- KBB, 2021 Honda Pilot fuel pump recall (23V-858), owner letters mailed Sept 2024
- Justia Auto Recalls, 2021 Honda Pilot 23V-858 fuel pump detail
- Asbury Automotive, Honda Passport fuel pump recall, expansion of 20V-314 to 21V-215
- Facebook, 2016 Honda Pilot 'Black Death' A/C compressor failure and repair cost
- Honda News, Statement on 2016 Pilot third-row seatbelt inspection recall
- AutoZone, Honda Pilot battery by group size (35 vs 47/48 by model year)
- Detroit Axle, 2016–2022 Honda Pilot brake kit, 320mm front / 329mm rear rotors
- Piloteers.org, 9-speed transmission fluid change procedure (ATF Type 3.1, ~3.5 qt drain/fill)
- WiperBladesUSA, 2016 Honda Pilot wiper size chart (26/24/14 in)
- Edmunds, Used 2016 Honda Pilot Specs & Features (curb weight, MPG, fuel tank)
- Darcars Honda, Honda Pilot towing capacity by year (2016–2025: 3,500/5,000 lbs)