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2016–2022 Honda Pilot Factory Maintenance Schedule

The factory maintenance schedule for the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.

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2016–2022 Honda Pilot maintenance schedule

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7,500 miles / 12 months

  • Replace engine oil and filter (Minder code A/B; B adds brake, suspension, driveline inspection)
  • Rotate tires (sub-code 1)

15,000 miles / 24 months

  • Oil and filter
  • Tire rotation
  • Inspect brakes and fluid levels

30,000 miles / 36 months

  • Replace engine air and cabin filters (sub-code 2)
  • AWD rear differential fluid (sub-code 6)
  • Transmission fluid drain and fill (sub-code 3), conservative owners start here regardless of transmission

60,000 miles / 72 months

  • Repeat 30k services
  • Inspect drive belt and suspension bushings

100,000 miles / 120 months

  • Replace coolant (sub-code 5; then every ~60k)
  • Replace spark plugs (sub-code 4)

The Maintenance Minder governs. Mileages are typical equivalents. Given the 9-speed's judder history, many independent shops recommend a transmission fluid drain/fill every 30,000 miles rather than waiting for the Minder's sub-code 3.

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These service schedule specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2016 through 2022 — the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot

  • 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

2016–2022 Honda Pilot service schedule: common questions

How often does a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot need servicing?

The first scheduled visit is at 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.

What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

Replace engine air and cabin filters (sub-code 2); AWD rear differential fluid (sub-code 6); Transmission fluid drain and fill (sub-code 3), conservative owners start here regardless of transmission.

What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

Repeat 30k services; Inspect drive belt and suspension bushings.

What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

Replace coolant (sub-code 5; then every ~60k); Replace spark plugs (sub-code 4).

Does severe service change the schedule for a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

The Maintenance Minder governs. Mileages are typical equivalents. Given the 9-speed's judder history, many independent shops recommend a transmission fluid drain/fill every 30,000 miles rather than waiting for the Minder's sub-code 3.

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