Honda Pilot NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Honda Pilot an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Honda Pilot at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Honda Pilot Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 6 | 106 |
| 2024 | 2024 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 6 | 106 |
| 2023 | 2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 128 |
| 2023 | 2023 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 128 |
| 2022 | 2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 134 |
| 2022 | 2022 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 134 |
| 2021 | 2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 10 | 412 |
| 2021 | 2021 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 10 | 412 |
| 2018 | 2018 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 7 | 433 |
| 2017 | 2017 Honda Pilot SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 904 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Honda Pilot Safety FAQ
Is the Honda Pilot a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Honda Pilot an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 14.3%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Honda Pilot have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Honda Pilot as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.