Tow Capacities

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Honda Pilot towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Honda Pilot. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered20 (2003–2022)
Configurations164
Highest rating in our dataset5,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,688 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Honda Pilot that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Honda Pilot towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Honda Pilot towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20223,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,614 lbs13Open year
20213,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,684 lbs14Open year
20203,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,625 lbs14Open year
20193,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,625 lbs9Open year
20183,500 lbs5,000 lbs—9Open year
20173,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,630 lbs9Open year
20163,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,633 lbs9Open year
20152,000 lbs4,500 lbs1,633 lbs10Open year
20142,000 lbs4,500 lbs1,633 lbs8Open year
20132,000 lbs4,500 lbs1,633 lbs8Open year
20122,000 lbs4,500 lbs1,340 lbs8Open year
20113,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20103,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20093,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20083,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20073,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,322 lbs6Open year
20063,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,688 lbs6Open year
20054,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,538 lbs3Open year
20044,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,536 lbs3Open year
20034,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,536 lbs3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Honda Pilot towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Honda Pilot years can tow my trailer?

Compare Honda Pilot model years

20212022
Min towing3,000 lbs3,500 lbs
Max towing3,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Max payload1,684 lbs1,614 lbs
Configurations1413
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles4.334.33
Engines3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • 2022 has a 2,000 lbs higher maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2021 (3,000 lbs → 5,000 lbs).
  • 2022 shows a 70 lbs lower peak payload in our dataset than 2021.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Honda Pilot configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Black3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Elite3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,523 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,614 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Special3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,587 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Sport3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,556 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,534 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TrailSport3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 5,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,504 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Special3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,475 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Sport3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,438 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,418 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Black3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Elite3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,523 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,666 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,541 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,614 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,504 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,684 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,563 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Special3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,587 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Special3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,475 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,556 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,438 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,534 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,418 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Black3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,523 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Elite3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,557 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,607 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,555 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,448 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,535 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,418 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,509 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,536 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,438 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,536 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,420 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Elite3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,523 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,607 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,555 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX-L3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,448 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LX3.5 liters V-6 · 4.25 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,509 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,536 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 4.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,420 lbs
    Open year

Honda Pilot towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20223,000 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,684 lbs41
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20192,000 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,633 lbs86
2000s2000–20092003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20093,500 – 4,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,688 lbs37

Honda Pilot payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20221,418 lbs1,614 lbs10Open year
20211,418 lbs1,684 lbs14Open year
20201,418 lbs1,625 lbs14Open year
20191,420 lbs1,625 lbs9Open year
20171,630 lbs1,630 lbs9Open year
20161,633 lbs1,633 lbs9Open year
20151,633 lbs1,633 lbs10Open year
20141,633 lbs1,633 lbs8Open year
20131,633 lbs1,633 lbs8Open year
20121,340 lbs1,340 lbs8Open year
20111,322 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20101,322 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20091,322 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20081,322 lbs1,322 lbs8Open year
20071,322 lbs1,322 lbs6Open year
20061,428 lbs1,688 lbs6Open year
20051,521 lbs1,538 lbs3Open year
20041,513 lbs1,536 lbs3Open year
20031,513 lbs1,536 lbs3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Honda Pilot towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 3,000 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+2,000 lbs)
  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 3,000 lbs (-2,000 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 4,500 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+500 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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