The 2026 Honda Pilot window sticker reads 22 mpg combined (19 city, 27 highway) for the 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2026 Pilot 5 stars overall, and a used 2025 asks about $32,985 today.
The Honda Pilot window sticker — build, options & years
The Honda Pilot ran from 2003–2026 across 5 generations (2003–2006, 2007–2008, 2009–2015, 2016–2022, 2023–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Honda Pilot VIN decoder.
What the Honda Pilot sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Pilot:
The label also prints an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 436 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best Pilot version ranks #51 of 57 on combined MPG (the class best is 43 mpg).
How the Pilot's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2003 to 2026:
Combined went from 17 mpg in 2003 to 22 in 2026; the best year on file is 2016 at 23 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Pilot:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Pilot sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Pilot (22 mpg, 2026) sits behind the Hyundai Santa Fe and Volkswagen Atlas.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2027 | 5★ | |
| Acura MDX | 2026 | 5★ |
What a used Pilot sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 495 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 listings | |
| 2024 | 10 listings | |
| 2023 | 9 listings | |
| 2022 | 25 listings | |
| 2021 | 36 listings | |
| 2020 | 20 listings | |
| 2019 | 48 listings | |
| 2018 | 46 listings | |
| 2017 | 72 listings | |
| 2016 | 106 listings | |
| 2015 | 43 listings | |
| 2014 | 51 listings |
A 2025 Pilot asks a median $32,985 today, a 2014 about $8,900. Full breakdown on the Honda Pilot value page.
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Pilot window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 137 Pilot window stickers from VINs so far, opened 239 times. The most requested model years are 2026, 2025 and 2023.
Any Pilot from 2003–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Honda models: Honda window stickers.
Other Honda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | Subcompact Cars | 49 mpg | |
| Honda Accord | Midsize Cars | 48 mpg | |
| Honda CR-V | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 40 mpg | |
| Honda Odyssey | Minivan - 2WD | 22 mpg | |
| Honda Fit | Small Station Wagons | 118 mpg | |
| Honda Prelude | Subcompact Cars | 44 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Honda Pilot
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Pilot, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Honda Pilot all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Honda Pilot window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 22 mpg combined, #51 of 57 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,850 a year.
What safety rating is on the Honda Pilot sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the Pilot sticker show better MPG than the Hyundai Santa Fe?
No: the most efficient 2026 Pilot reads 22 mpg combined, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe 36.
Which Honda Pilot years do people look up most?
2026, with 64 of the 137 Pilot window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2025 and 2023.
What is a used Honda Pilot worth now?
A 2025 asks a median $32,985 and a 2014 about $8,900, across 495 live listings. More on the Honda Pilot value page.
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