Honda Pilot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 6 | 106 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 2024 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 6 | 106 |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 128 |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 2023 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 128 |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | 2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 134 |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | 2022 Honda PILOT SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 134 |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | 2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 10 | 412 |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | 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 data analysis
NHTSA overall: 5 stars
5 stars overall for the 2024 Honda Pilot in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Five stars is the norm rather than a distinction: 132 of the 164 rated models in our data score the same. Read the sub-scores, not the headline. Sub-scores: 4 frontal, 5 side, 4 rollover. The frontal result is the weak one — that is the crash type that kills most occupants. Rollover probability: 14.3%. Stability control does most of the work keeping that figure down.
Recalls, complaints and equipment
6 recalls, 106 owner complaints and 2 open investigations on the 2024 car. 6 recalls is above average for a single model year. That cuts both ways: it means defects were found and fixed, but check the VIN for outstanding work before buying. Driver assistance on record: stability control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning. Availability means it was fitted or offered that year, not that every car has it — check the specific trim.
How to read this rating
10 tested configurations across 2017–2024. NHTSA tests a specific body style and drivetrain, then applies the score to the range. A different cab, wheelbase or drive layout may not have been crashed at all. Sources for these 10 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 6 model years.
How Honda Pilot NHTSA rollover risk varies
Across 10 configurations recorded for the 2017 through 2024 Honda Pilot, NHTSA rollover risk runs from 0.1% to 0.2%. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Honda Pilot (2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD) at 0.1%, and the weakest to the 2017 car (2017 Honda Pilot SUV FWD) at 0.2% — a spread of 18%. The narrow spread means any year of the Honda Pilot in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2024
Average NHTSA rollover risk for the 2024 Honda Pilot is 0.1%, against 0.1% for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
Configurations behind these Honda Pilot numbers
The 2017 through 2024 Honda Pilot entries here cover variants including 2024 Honda PILOT SUV AWD, 2024 Honda PILOT SUV FWD, 2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD, 2023 Honda PILOT SUV FWD, 2022 Honda PILOT SUV AWD, 2022 Honda PILOT SUV FWD, 2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD and 2021 Honda PILOT SUV FWD. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted NHTSA rollover risk figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot Safety
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.
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