--- title: "Honda Pilot Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "How the Honda Pilot specs specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Honda Pilot tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 18.5 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Honda Pilot, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/specs" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Honda Pilot Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Honda Pilot specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2023-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2023-2025/specs) | 5,000 lbs | 18.5 gal | 4,488 lbs | 19 city / 27 hwy (FWD); roughly 19/25 with AWD depending on trim. Towing: 3,500 lbs (FWD) / 5,000 lbs (AWD, all trims including TrailSport). | | [2016-2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/specs) | 5,000 lbs | 19.5 gal | 4,284 lbs | 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). | | [2012-2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/specs) | 4,500 lbs | 21 gal | 4,550 lbs | 17 city / 24 hwy (2WD); slightly lower with VTM-4 4WD. Towing: 2,000 lbs (2WD) / 4,500 lbs (4WD). | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Honda Pilot is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2023-2025 Honda Pilot Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2023-2025/specs) - [2016-2022 Honda Pilot Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/specs) - [2012-2015 Honda Pilot Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/specs) ## Honda Pilot specs: common questions ### How much can a 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 Honda Pilot? 18.5 gallons. ### What does a Honda Pilot weigh? About 4,488 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a Honda Pilot get? 19 city / 27 hwy (FWD); roughly 19/25 with AWD depending on trim. Towing: 3,500 lbs (FWD) / 5,000 lbs (AWD, all trims including TrailSport). on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [AMSOIL lookup, 2024/2025 Pilot 3.5L J35Y8 oil capacity 5.5 qt (w/o filter) / 5.8 qt (with filter)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2025/honda/pilot/3-5l-6-cyl-engine-code-j35y8-7/) - [Honda Techinfo, 2025 Pilot Specifications (5.8 US qt engine oil)](https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/ah/at902525iom/enu/details/131247047-16992.html) - [Wikipedia, Honda Pilot 4th generation (J35Y8, 285 hp, DOHC non-VTEC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pilot) - [College Hills Honda, 2023-2027 Pilot maintenance parts (17220-61A-A00 air filter, 80291/80292-TYA cabin filter)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/category/4thgen-honda-pilot-maintenance-parts.html) - [Honda Parts Connection, 12290-6FB-A01 spark plug, 2023-2025 Pilot](https://www.hondapartsconnection.com/oem-parts/honda-2023-2025-honda-pilot-spark-plug-122906fba01) - [AutoZone, 2023/2024 Honda Pilot Group 48/H6 AGM battery](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/pilot/2023) - [T&T Honda, 2025 Honda Pilot tire size guide (TrailSport 265/60R18 all-terrain)](https://www.tandthonda.ca/tools-resources/2025-honda-pilot-tire-size-a-guide-for-every-trim-level) - [Car and Driver, 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport specs (13.8-in front / 13.0-in rear rotors, curb weight, MPG)](https://www.caranddriver.com/honda/pilot) - [Honda News, 2023 Pilot Specifications & Features (18.5-gal fuel tank, curb weight)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-4e58b4e0fcd795affa5685a66a1953ae-2023-honda-pilot-specifications-features) - [Transmission Digest, servicing the Honda 10-speed transmission (ATF Type 2.0, ~9.0 qt total)](https://www.transmissiondigest.com/how-service-honda-10-speed-transmission/) - [WardsAuto, Honda recalls 259K vehicles for brake pedal pivot pin defect](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-honda-recalls-259k-vehicles-for-brake-pedal-pivot-pin-nhtsa/751426/) - [recalledbrands.com, NHTSA 25V-391000, 2023 Honda Pilot brake pedal pivot pin](https://recalledbrands.com/recalls/NHTSA-25V391000-2023-HONDA-PILOT) - [Go-Parts, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot infotainment black-screen troubleshooting](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/stereo-receiver-honda-pilot-2023-2025) - [WiperBladesUSA, 2025 Honda Pilot wiper size chart (26/22/14 in)](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/honda/pilot/2025) - [Sierra Honda of Monrovia, 2025 Pilot trim levels (TrailSport ground clearance, towing)](https://www.sierrahondaofmonrovia.com/2025-honda-pilot-trim-levels-explained/) ## Find your exact Pilot - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012) More Honda Pilot guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.