--- title: "2016-2022 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "The 2016-2022 Honda Pilot tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 19.5 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/specs" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2016-2022 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The 2016-2022 Honda Pilot tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 19.5 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2016-2022 Honda Pilot tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 4,284 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down; the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs. ## 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 5,000 lbs | | Fuel tank | 19.5 gallons | | Fuel economy | 18 city / 26 hwy (2WD 6-speed); roughly 1 mpg lower with AWD or the 9-speed. Towing: 3,500 lbs (2WD) / 5,000 lbs (AWD). | | Curb weight | 4,284 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2016-2022 Honda Pilot engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.5L V6 (J35Y6, direct injection), 6-speed automatic | LX, EX (2016-2022) | 280 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 3.5L V6 (J35Y6, direct injection), 9-speed automatic (ZF-sourced) | EX-L, Touring, Elite (2016-2022); idle-stop (auto start-stop) added on these trims from 2019 | 280 hp | Regular 87 octane | ## Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover? These specs 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. - [2016 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016) - [2017 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2017) - [2018 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2018) - [2019 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2019) - [2020 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2020) - [2021 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2021) - [2022 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2022) ## What changed during the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2016 | Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available | | 2017 | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added | | 2018 | Carries over unchanged | | 2019 | Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup | | 2020 | Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling | | 2022 | Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels | ## 2016-2022 Honda Pilot specs: common questions ### How much can a 2016-2022 Honda Pilot tow? Up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2016-2022 Honda Pilot? 19.5 gallons. ### What does a 2016-2022 Honda Pilot weigh? About 4,284 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2016-2022 Honda Pilot get? 18 city / 26 hwy (2WD 6-speed); roughly 1 mpg lower with AWD or the 9-speed. Towing: 3,500 lbs (2WD) / 5,000 lbs (AWD). on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Go-Parts, 2018-2020 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) oil capacity 5.7 qt](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/honda-j-series-j35y6-engine-honda-pilot-2018-2020) - [pilotsuv.com, Honda Pilot oil capacity by generation (5.7 qt, 2016-2022)](https://pilotsuv.com/honda-pilot-engine-oil-guide/) - [Facebook (2016 Honda Pilot group), 6-speed vs 9-speed transmission split by trim](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2016HondaPilot/posts/3110791822456116/) - [Honda of Watertown / Valley Honda, 2020 Pilot LX retains 6-speed automatic](https://www.hondaofwatertown.com/blog/2020-honda-pilot-configurations) - [Ridgeline Owners Club, TSB 17-025/17-026 torque converter judder](https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/tsb-17-025-and-17-026-judder-from-the-torque-converter-lock-up-clutch.180625/) - [Go-Parts, TSB 17-043, transmission judder in 2014-2019 Odyssey/Pilot/Ridgeline](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/transmission-valve-body-honda-odyssey-honda-pilot-honda-ridgeline-2014-2022) - [Piloteers.org, TSB 20-029, 2020 Pilot Touring/Elite judder](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/has-anyone-gotten-the-judder-tsb-done.175724/) - [KCRG (via NHTSA), Honda recalls 880,000+ vehicles for rear subframe corrosion (26V-367)](https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/10/honda-recalls-more-than-880000-cars-over-concerns-drivers-may-lose-control-vehicles/) - [KBB, 2021 Honda Pilot fuel pump recall (23V-858), owner letters mailed Sept 2024](https://www.kbb.com/honda/pilot/2021/recall/) - [Justia Auto Recalls, 2021 Honda Pilot 23V-858 fuel pump detail](https://auto-recalls.justia.com/honda/pilot/2021/23v858000/) - [Asbury Automotive, Honda Passport fuel pump recall, expansion of 20V-314 to 21V-215](https://www.asburyauto.com/honda-passport-fuel-pump-recall) - [Facebook, 2016 Honda Pilot 'Black Death' A/C compressor failure and repair cost](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/honda-pilot-2016-black-death-ac.180661/) - [Honda News, Statement on 2016 Pilot third-row seatbelt inspection recall](https://hondanews.com/releases/statement-by-american-honda-regarding-third-row-seatbelt-inspection-recall-2016-honda-pilot) - [AutoZone, Honda Pilot battery by group size (35 vs 47/48 by model year)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/pilot) - [Detroit Axle, 2016-2022 Honda Pilot brake kit, 320mm front / 329mm rear rotors](https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0D3PKRMKY) - [Piloteers.org, 9-speed transmission fluid change procedure (ATF Type 3.1, ~3.5 qt drain/fill)](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/9-speed-transmission-fluid-change-procedure.142545/) - [WiperBladesUSA, 2016 Honda Pilot wiper size chart (26/24/14 in)](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/honda/pilot/2016) - [Edmunds, Used 2016 Honda Pilot Specs & Features (curb weight, MPG, fuel tank)](https://www.edmunds.com/honda/pilot/2016/features-specs/) - [Darcars Honda, Honda Pilot towing capacity by year (2016-2025: 3,500/5,000 lbs)](https://www.darcarshonda.com/honda-pilot-towing-capacity.html) ## Other Honda Pilot generations - [2023-2025 Honda Pilot specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2023-2025/specs) - [2012-2015 Honda Pilot specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/specs). ## More for the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.