Model years on this page: 2023 2024 2025 2026
3.5L DOHC V6 (J35Y8), Honda's first DOHC V6 in the Pilot, 285 hp - Pilot's first 10-speed automatic, standard on every trim
Oil: 0W-20 full synthetic. Oil changes: 7,500-10,000 mi on the Maintenance Minder (estimate; Honda gives no fixed mileage).
| Engine | 3.5L DOHC i-VTEC V6 (J35Y8) - Honda's first DOHC V6 in the Pilot and, per Honda, its most powerful V6 ever - 285 hp / 262 lb-ft |
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| Oil type | 0W-20 Full Synthetic (Honda Genuine Motor Oil, API SN or higher) |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 qts (change) / 5.8 qts with filter |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic (Honda's 2nd-generation 10AT, standard on every trim) with paddle shifters |
| Transmission fluid | Honda ATF-TYPE 2.0 - a different spec from the 3rd-gen DW-1/ATF-Type 3.1 fluids, do not mix or substitute |
| Coolant | Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (blue), 50/50 with distilled water |
Each model year's source document is named under "by model year" below. A row or service that only some years have names those years.
| Interval | Service |
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| Maintenance Minder Code A |
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| Maintenance Minder Code B |
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| Sub-code 1 - fires with Code B (typically every 7,500-10,000 mi) |
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| Sub-code 2 (typically every 15,000-30,000 mi) - sooner in dusty conditions or heavy industrial/vehicle-exhaust soot, per Honda |
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| Sub-code 3 - no fixed mileage (Honda prints none; the Maintenance Minder decides) |
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| Sub-code 4 (typically every 100,000 mi) - roughly 60,000 mi under sustained extreme temperatures or heavy-load driving, per Honda |
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| Sub-code 5 - no fixed mileage in Honda's document; fires from monitored coolant condition |
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| Sub-code 6 - AWD (i-VTM4) models only, per Maintenance Minder sub-code 6 (no fixed mileage in normal use) |
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| Sub-code 6, severe duty only (AWD i-VTM4, sustained low-speed mountain driving or trailer towing) - 7,500 mi initial service, then every 15,000 mi |
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| Sub-code 7 - added to the Minder starting MY2019 (36 months since last reset if the Minder message has not already fired) |
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The schedule above is organized by mileage. This is the same information organized by part, for when you already know what you are replacing and just need the interval.
| Engine oil & filter | Honda Maintenance Minder (Code A/B) - Minder is authoritative; typically 7,500-10,000 mi in practice, estimate |
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| Transmission fluid | Maintenance Minder sub-item 3 ("Replace transmission fluid") - Honda prints no mileage for normal or severe driving; the Minder decides when it is due |
| Coolant | Maintenance Minder Sub-code 5 - no fixed mileage in Honda's document |
| Spark plugs | NGK DILZKAR7H11H - Maintenance Minder Sub-code 4, typically every 100,000 mi |
| Engine air filter | Maintenance Minder Sub-code 2, typically every 15,000-30,000 mi (estimate) |
| Cabin air filter | Maintenance Minder Sub-code 2, typically every 15,000-30,000 mi (estimate) |
| Brakes | Inspected at every Maintenance Minder Code B, typically every 7,500-10,000 mi (estimate) |
| Tires | Rotated at Maintenance Minder Sub-code 1, typically every 7,500-10,000 mi (estimate; tied to the oil change) |
| Battery | No fixed Honda interval found; test annually, typical lifespan 4-5 years (general estimate, not Honda-specified) |
| Part | Fitment note | Buy |
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| Honda Genuine 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (5 qt) | OEM spec for the 3.5L J35Y8 DOHC V6, every 4th gen trim | Check price on Amazon |
| Honda Genuine ATF-Type 2.0 08200-9015 (5 x 1 qt) | For the 10-speed automatic - not interchangeable with 3rd gen DW-1 or ATF-Type 3.1 | Check price on Amazon |
| NGK DILZKAR7H11H Iridium Spark Plug | OEM plug for the 3.5L J35Y8 DOHC V6 (4th gen, 2023+) | Check price on Amazon |
| Honda Genuine Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (blue, 1 gal) | Use only Honda Type 2 blue - do not mix coolant types | Check price on Amazon Compare Type 2 coolant for the 2023-2026 Honda Pilot on Amazon |
| Honda Genuine Dual Pump Fluid II 08200-9007 (1 qt) | AWD (i-VTM4) trims only | Check price on Amazon More options for the 2023-2026 Honda Pilot on Amazon |
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| Lug nut | 2023: 94 ft-lbs (127 Nm) (19mm socket) |
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Torque specs via Honda genuine accessory installation instructions (2023 18" wheel).
Each model year's own record: the manual its schedule comes from, and what NHTSA and the EPA list for that year.
Maintenance schedule source: Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Maintenance Minder Service Codes
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Honda Pilot:
| Campaign | Report date | Component |
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| 25V391000 | 2025-06-12 | service brakes, hydraulic |
| 25V031000 | 2025-01-23 | fuel system, gasoline |
| 24V900000 | 2024-11-27 | fuel system, gasoline |
| 24V859000 | 2024-11-14 | seats |
| 23V735000 | 2023-11-02 | steering |
NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Honda Pilot. Top component areas reported:
EPA lists these powertrains for 2023:
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel |
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| 3.5 L 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | Gasoline |
Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.
Maintenance schedule source: Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Maintenance Minder Service Codes
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2024 Honda Pilot:
| Campaign | Report date | Component |
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| 26V054000 | 2026-01-29 | seats |
| 25V391000 | 2025-06-12 | service brakes, hydraulic |
| 25V031000 | 2025-01-23 | fuel system, gasoline |
| 24V900000 | 2024-11-27 | fuel system, gasoline |
| 24V859000 | 2024-11-14 | seats |
| 23V735000 | 2023-11-02 | steering |
NHTSA has 116 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Honda Pilot. Top component areas reported:
EPA lists these powertrains for 2024:
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel |
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| 3.5 L 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | Gasoline |
Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.
Maintenance schedule source: Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Maintenance Minder Service Codes
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Honda Pilot:
| Campaign | Report date | Component |
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| 25V391000 | 2025-06-12 | service brakes, hydraulic |
| 25V056000 | 2025-02-05 | seat belts |
| 25V031000 | 2025-01-23 | fuel system, gasoline |
| 24V900000 | 2024-11-27 | fuel system, gasoline |
NHTSA has 207 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Pilot. Top component areas reported:
EPA lists these powertrains for 2025:
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel |
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| 3.5 L 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | Gasoline |
Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.
Maintenance schedule source: Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Maintenance Minder Service Codes
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Honda Pilot:
| Campaign | Report date | Component |
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| 26V424000 | 2026-07-01 | suspension |
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Honda Pilot. Top component areas reported:
EPA lists these powertrains for 2026:
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel |
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| 3.5 L 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | Gasoline |
Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.
The 2026 Pilot's 3.5-liter DOHC V6 (J35Y8) takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil (Honda Genuine Motor Oil), 5.5 quarts on a change or 5.8 quarts with the filter.
There is no fixed mileage - the Maintenance Minder calculates it from oil life and driving conditions. In practice this typically lands in the 7,500-10,000 mile range under normal driving, sooner under severe conditions like towing, frequent short trips, or extreme heat.
A timing belt. Every Honda Pilot generation, including the redesigned 4th-generation DOHC V6 (J35Y8) introduced for 2023, uses a timing belt on an interference engine. Honda's own Maintenance Minder document lists belt replacement (with the water pump) under sub-code 4 but states no baseline mileage - only a 60,000-mile exception under sustained extreme heat, extreme cold, or heavy-load driving. Honda's separately published tune-up guidance puts the normal-duty figure at about 100,000 miles, with the Minder deciding the exact point.
Honda ATF-TYPE 2.0, used with the 10-speed automatic introduced on the 4th-generation Pilot (2023-2026). This is a different fluid from the Honda ATF DW-1 or ATF-Type 3.1 used in 3rd-generation (2016-2022) Pilots - they are not interchangeable.
Check the dash for a wrench icon and a Maintenance Minder code such as A or B12 rather than following a generic mileage chart. The letter names the main job (A = oil change only, B = oil, filter, and a full inspection) and the numbers add specific items like tire rotation, filters, transmission fluid, spark plugs, coolant, or - since MY2019 - brake fluid.
Yes. The i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system on the 4th generation (2023-2026) is Honda's 2nd-generation design, with a strengthened rear differential that Honda states handles about 40% more torque with 30% faster response than the 3rd-generation (2016-2022) system. AWD trims still need rear differential fluid (Honda DPSF-II) on the Maintenance Minder's sub-code 6 schedule.