Trim Report

Honda Pilot Special Edition2016

Includes:PILOT|Special Edition
$14,254
Starting From
487
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 487 active dealer listings as of

Min $14,254
Max $36,993
From $14,254
Safety

7 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

Special Edition Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,300
$4K–$31K
553 listings130,606 avg miles
Black Edition
From$19,999
1,012 listings|$20K–$61K
EX
From$1,075
378 listings|$1K–$30K
EX-L
From$725
6,126 listings|$725–$53K
Elite
From$9,900
2,922 listings|$10K–$62K
LX
From$1,650
258 listings|$2K–$43K
SE
From$4,800
20 listings|$5K–$17K
Special Edition
From$14,254
487 listings|$14K–$37K
Sport
From$18,985
1,156 listings|$19K–$50K
Touring
From$500
3,443 listings|$500–$104K
TrailSport
From$16,900
1,275 listings|$17K–$103K
VP
From$1,750
10 listings|$2K–$12K

2016 Honda Pilot Special Edition Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Pilot Special Edition

Location data for all 2016 Honda Pilot trims combined

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

Honda Pilot Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Honda Pilot trims

Elevated

With 7 recalls and 1,625 complaints, the 2016 Honda Pilot rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

7
Recalls
1,625
Complaints
22
Crashes
9
Fires
Recall Findings
23V8580002023-18-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V4170002016-09-06
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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23V7510002023-13-11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

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17V2190002017-30-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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15V4240002015-06-07
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner.

If the third row seatbelt is trapped, the occupants may not be restrained properly, increasing the risk of injury.

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15V6680002015-16-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to September 8, 2015 and 2016 Pilot 4WD vehicles manufactured May 7, 2015 to September 4, 2015. In the affected vehicles, when one of the safety systems such as tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking or electronic stability control malfunctions, there is potential that the instrument panel will not illuminate the corresponding warning light, however the warning lamps will illuminate when the ignition is turned off and then turned back on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic stability control systems", number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems".

If a safety system cannot immediately warn the driver when needed, the driver may be at increased risk of a crash.

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21V9320002021-29-11
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Honda Pilot's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 1,625 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine403
02Electrical System270
03Unknown Or Other151
04Electrical System,engine113
05Power Train84
1,625 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Pilot Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Honda Pilot trims

21–23mpg combined
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18-20city
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25-27hwy
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$1,900-$2,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Honda Pilot ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Pilot 2WD - Automatic (S9)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Pilot 2WD - Automatic 6-spd
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
Pilot 4WD - Automatic (S9)
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
Pilot 4WD - Automatic 6-spd
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Special Edition Worth It?

Common questions about the 2016 Honda Pilot Special Edition

How does the Special Edition compare to other Honda Pilot trims?

with 487 listings tracked, the Special Edition sits in a specific spot in the 2016 Honda Pilot lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Honda Pilot page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Honda Pilot Special Edition?

Budget for standard Special Edition maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 7 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Honda Pilot Special Edition?

The best model year for the Honda Pilot Special Edition comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Honda Pilot overview.

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