Example carTowing for a 2018 Honda Pilot
Towing for the 2018 Honda Pilot: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.4 to 11.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2018 Honda Pilot for towing
- Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2018 Honda Pilot: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,224 | $3,256 | $3,318 | $3,442 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 440 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (157), electrical system (85) and power train (78). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V365000 | 2026-06-04 | suspension:rear | American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,... |
| 26V332000 | 2026-05-21 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018,... |
| 23V858000 | 2023-12-18 | 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... |
| 23V751000 | 2023-11-13 | 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. |
| 21V932000 | 2021-11-29 | latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving. |
| 19V298000 | 2019-04-12 | 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. |
| 18V221000 | 2018-04-05 | seats | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2018 Honda Pilot: Towing
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a tow on the 2018 Honda Pilot we arrange a trusted shop. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Before the shop sees your Pilot
If you have the service history of your Pilot, have it ready for the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its powertrain is the 3.5L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Your rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Small things that help
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Ask us
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
The 2018 Honda Pilot trims in Canada
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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