Honda Pilot towing capacity by year

The Honda Pilot has tow data across 22 model years, from 2003 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Honda Pilot carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Honda Pilot page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Honda Pilot max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Honda Pilot, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Honda Pilot years (2020–2024)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Honda Pilot years (2003–2019)

Earlier model years for the Honda Pilot, going back to 2003. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.