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Honda Pilot 3rd Generation

2016–2022 · YF5/YF6 · suv

The 3rd-gen Pilot launched 2016 with smoother, crossover-style sheet metal. J35Y6 3.5L V6 with VCM, 6-speed automatic on lower trims, ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic on higher trims and 4WD models. Eight or seven-passenger seating depending on trim. i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD replaced VTM-4. Mid-cycle refresh for 2019.

Watch out: Early ZF 9-speed automatic (2016 models) drew the loudest complaints for harsh shifts and recall fixes; the 2017-2018 software updates and the 2019 refresh resolved most. The VCM oil-consumption and torque-converter behavior still warrants VCMuzzler-style mitigation for owners planning to keep the truck long term.

What your Pilot takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Tire size245/60R18✓ VerifiedView
  • Wiper blades26" driver · 24" passenger · 14" rear✓ VerifiedView
  • Headlight bulbs9005 high✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 48 · 650 CCA min✓ VerifiedView
  • CoolantHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 · ~7.6 qtFrom owner's manualShop
  • Oil filterParts in catalogShop
  • Cabin air filterParts in catalogShop
  • Engine oilNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Engine air filterNot catalogued yetFind yours
  • Spark plugsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Brake fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Transmission fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Tire pressureNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Key fob batteryNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Power steering fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Differential fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Serpentine beltNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Brake padsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Wheel fitmentNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Brake rotorsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • ThermostatNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • A/C refrigerantNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Fuel filterNot catalogued yetFind yours soon

Floor mats

Our top custom-fit pick for the Honda Pilot is the WeatherTech Custom Fit FloorLiners 1st & 2nd rows.

Floor mats for the Honda Pilot →

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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