Trim Report

Honda Pilot EX-L2021

Includes:PILOT|EX-L
$725
Starting From
6,126
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 6,126 active dealer listings as of

Min $725
Max $52,888
From $725
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EX-L Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$8,600
$9K–$40K
623 listings79,494 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

2021 Honda Pilot EX-L Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Pilot EX-L

Location data for all 2021 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 2021 Honda Pilot trims

Elevated

The 2021 Honda Pilot's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 379 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

5
Recalls
379
Complaints
12
Crashes
1
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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23V4310002023-15-06
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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20V4400002020-28-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V4390002020-28-07
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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20V7250002020-20-11
TIRES

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102 H tires with DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.

Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Honda Pilot has accumulated 379 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other37
02Electrical System35
03Engine28
04Forward Collision Avoidance27
05Air Bags22
379 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Pilot Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Honda Pilot trims

22–23mpg combined
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19-20city
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26-27hwy
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$1,900-$2,000/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2021 Honda Pilot ranges from 22 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 1 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

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

EX-L Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2021 Honda Pilot EX-L

How does the EX-L compare to other Honda Pilot trims?

Every Honda Pilot trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Honda Pilot EX-L?

Maintenance costs for the EX-L align with the broader Honda Pilot ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2021 model year has 5 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is unknown or other. Check the 2021 Honda Pilot page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Honda Pilot EX-L?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Honda Pilot EX-L 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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