2026 Honda Pilot towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Sport AWD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 37% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 89% of 4,513 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: Sport AWD, $44,495.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,513 lb | $44,495 |
| EX-L AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,528 lb | $46,795 |
| TrailSport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,722 lb | $50,595 |
| Touring AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,658 lb | $51,295 |
| Touring S AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,658 lb | $52,495 |
| Touring Blackout AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,658 lb | $52,495 |
| Elite AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,678 lb | $53,695 |
| Black Edition AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,678 lb | $55,195 |
| Sport 2WD | 3.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 4,513 lb | $42,395 |
| EX-L 2WD | 3.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 4,528 lb | $44,695 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2016: 4,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot (this car) | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $44,495 |
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | RTL AWD | $44,950 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $42,260 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | XLE AWD | $46,270 |
| Honda Odyssey | 3,500 lb | EX-L FWD | $42,795 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $30,920 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree