2021 Honda Pilot Elite

$31,990 • 55,458 miles

VIN: 5FNYF6H05MB088480

This 2021 Honda Pilot Elite is priced at $31,990 - OpenDealer rates it a Above Market based on 4 comparable listings. It is available at Classic Volkswagen Gastonia in Gastonia, NC.

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$31,990

Key Specifications

Mileage
55,458 miles
Trim
Elite
Exterior Color
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Interior Color
Beige
Body Style
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel Type
Gasoline
MPG
19 city / 26 hwy
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
262 lb-ft
Seating
7 seats
Doors
5
VIN
5FNYF6H05MB088480

Details & features

Includes OEM-advertised specs for the Elite. Verify with the dealer website for details.

Engine & performance

Engine type
gas
Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3.5 L
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
262 lb-ft

Dimensions

Seating
7
Length
196.5 in
Width
78.6 in
Height
70.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Ground clearance
7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
16 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
82.1 cu ft
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Curb weight
4,319 lbs
Fuel tank
19.5 gal
Combined MPG
22

Safety Ratings

NHTSA NCAP
5/5
Frontal crash (overall)4/5
Frontal crash (driver)5/5
Frontal crash (passenger)4/5
Side crash (overall)5/5
Rollover4/5
Estimated rollover risk: 16.4%
Driver-assistance features (NHTSA-evaluated)
Electronic Stability Control: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard

Safety data for the 2021 Honda Pilot Elite (2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD) is sourced from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings apply to the model and may not reflect this specific trim or options.

Open Recalls

NHTSA · 10 open for this model

Structure: Frame And Members

Campaign 26V365000

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, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

Campaign 26V332000

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, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

Campaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

Campaign 23V858000

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 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder

Campaign 23V458000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

Back Over Prevention: Display Function

Campaign 23V431000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.

Visibility: Rearview Mirrors / Devices: Exterior

Campaign 23V174000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.

Tires

Campaign 20V725000

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102 H tires with DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.

Risk: Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tires that have the affected DOT serial number and mold number, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U8Y.

Electrical System: Software

Campaign 20V440000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.

Electrical System: Software

Campaign 20V439000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.

Recall data for the 2021 Honda Pilot Elite is sourced from the NHTSA recall database. These recalls are reported by NHTSA for the 2021 Honda Pilot. They may or may not apply to this specific vehicle or VIN. Contact the dealer or check with NHTSA to confirm remedy status.

Who This Vehicle Is Good For

Safety-Focused Buyers

Earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, a top pick for families and anyone who puts crash protection first.

Families

Spacious interior with room for passengers and cargo. Great for school runs, road trips, and everyday family life.

Outdoor Enthusiasts

All-wheel drive capability handles trails, camping trips, and varied weather conditions with confidence.

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Financing information

Total price

$31,990

Loan term

Typical monthly

$656/mo

Avg. APR

8.50%

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Location

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My review is based solely on the service department. I’ve brought my car to this dealership four times now—for an oil change, windshield wipers, coolant, and most recently their “Summer Road Trip Ready” package ($149.95, including oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, battery test, fluid top-off, wiper inspection, video inspection, and a complimentary wash and vacuum). Each visit has left me more frustrated than the last. The biggest issue is the lack of customer service. I’ve never once been greeted upon arrival—every time I’ve had to walk inside and find someone myself, often being met with an indifferent “why are you here” attitude. It consistently feels like customers are an inconvenience rather than a priority. During my first visit for an oil change, the service itself was acceptable, but I was hit with an extra ~$20 in vague “shop fees.” My second visit for wiper blades was more disappointing—despite the promotion stating installation was included, I was redirected to the parts department and ultimately had to install them myself after figuring it out via YouTube. Not difficult, but it’s the principle of paying for something that wasn’t delivered. By the third visit (coolant), I knew not to expect assistance and went straight to parts—only to wait around with no staff available. Eventually someone showed up, but the experience was again inefficient and poorly managed. My most recent visit for the “Summer Road Trip Ready” package reinforced all of these concerns. The final cost came out to $173.60 with taxes and additional fees—well above the advertised $149.95. The paperwork was unclear, and once again, communication was lacking. I was also told there was a potential fluid leak and quoted an additional $200 for diagnostics—despite them having performed my previous oil change. Even more concerning, several items included in the package appear to have been skipped or not documented: • Oil Change – completed • Tire Rotation – completed • Brake Inspe

Jase Schaat · a month ago

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