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The 2020 Honda Pilot is a SUV that came with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine. Even at 6 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2020 Honda Pilot at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic (S9), Automatic 6-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy18–20 city / 26–27 highway / 21–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,900–$3,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂388–421 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4–5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4–5 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)4,226 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating5,545–5,842 lb
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations: Pilot FWD, Pilot AWD
Age6 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 6 years old, a 2020 Pilot is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2020 Pilot weighed 4,226 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2020 Pilot. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 2,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2020 Honda Pilot recalls

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering the 2020 Honda Pilot. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SuspensionJun 2026 · NHTSA 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…

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.

Air BagsMay 2026 · NHTSA 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…

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

Air BagsFeb 2024 · NHTSA 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…

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

Fuel System, GasolineDec 2023 · NHTSA 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…

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

Back Over PreventionJun 2023 · NHTSA 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…

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.

VisibilityMar 2023 · NHTSA 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…

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

TiresMar 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V165000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

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

Back Over PreventionJul 2020 · NHTSA 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…

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

Back Over PreventionJul 2020 · NHTSA 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…

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.

EquipmentFeb 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V067000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent, removing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.

Risk: If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

StructureOct 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V784000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208…

Risk: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.

Common 2020 Pilot problems

Owners have filed 492 complaints about the 2020 Honda Pilot with NHTSA. 10 reports involved a crash and 5 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 13 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System212
  • Engine101
  • Unknown or Other95
  • Forward Collision Avoidance48
  • Forward Collision Avoidance47
  • Power Train35

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System2,000 mi
  • Engine15,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other2,000 mi
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5,000 mi
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5,000 mi
  • Power Train78,000 mi

2020 Honda Pilot crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Honda Pilot, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4%
Suv, FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.5%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2020 Honda Pilot service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 149 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2020 Honda Pilot. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System35
  • Engine and Engine Cooling14
  • Equipment14
  • Visibility13
  • Service Brakes12
  • Hydraulic8

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2025 · A24-061

    Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to softw

  • OtherAug 2025 · ATI&08212025903

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the

  • OtherAug 2025 · ATI&08072025902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · A20-022

    Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 2020 Honda Pilot.

EnginePE25008 · opened Aug 2025, open

Engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX, MY2016-2020 Honda Pilot, MY2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, and MY2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline. The subject engine

Engine and Engine CoolingEA25004 · opened Mar 2025, open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop a

EngineRQ24013 · opened Nov 2024, closed Aug 2025

Engine failure

On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles that were not within the scope of recall 23V-751. In November 2023, Honda recalled 248,999 various Mo

Engine and Engine CoolingPE22005 · opened Jun 2022, closed Mar 2025

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop a

Selling a 2020 Pilot: questions

How much is a 2020 Honda Pilot worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2020 Pilot that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2020 Pilots that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2020 Pilot with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2020 Honda Pilot; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2020 Pilot?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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