Trim Report

Honda Pilot Special Edition2018

Includes:PILOT|Special Edition
$14,244
Starting From
472
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 472 active dealer listings as of

Min $14,244
Max $36,993
From $14,244
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Special Edition Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$9,500
$10K–$33K
363 listings104,477 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
18 listings|$5K–$18K
Special Edition
From$14,244
472 listings|$14K–$37K
Sport
From$18,357
1,251 listings|$18K–$50K
Touring
From$500
3,552 listings|$500–$60K
TrailSport
From$16,900
1,268 listings|$17K–$57K
VP
From$1,350
12 listings|$1K–$12K

2018 Honda Pilot Special Edition Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Pilot Special Edition

Location data for all 2018 Honda Pilot trims combined

34States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Honda Pilot Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Honda Pilot trims

Elevated

The 2018 Honda Pilot's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 419 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
419
Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
19V2980002019-12-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Honda Pilot has accumulated 419 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine62
02Fuel System, Gasoline53
03Unknown Or Other35
04Power Train31
05Electrical System,engine23
419 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Pilot Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Honda Pilot trims

21–23mpg combined
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18-20city
·
26-27hwy
·
$1,900-$2,100/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2018 Honda Pilot ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Pilot FWD - Automatic (S9)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Pilot AWD - Automatic (S9)
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average
Pilot FWD - Automatic 6-spd
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average
Pilot AWD - Automatic 6-spd
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

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

2018 Honda Pilot Special Edition FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

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

Every Honda Pilot trim targets a different buyer. The 2018 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Honda Pilot Special Edition?

The Special Edition shares its core mechanicals with other Honda Pilot trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

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

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Honda Pilot Special Edition year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Honda Pilot overview compares all years side by side.

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