When buying a new or used vehicle, safety is one of most driver’s main concerns. If you are shopping for a Honda Pilot, you’ll be happy to know that the Pilot lineup has some of the safest models on the market.
How safe is the 2020 Honda Pilot?
The 2021 Honda Pilot received a 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA and the highest score of “Good” by the IIHS. Combine that with a 4.49-Star Owner and 4.7 Expert Review Ratings for the 2020 Pilot and 4.6 Expert Review Ratings for the 2021 Pilot from Vehicle History for a winning combination.
Honda Pilot Crash Test Rating
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Test/Results
The IIHS rated the 2021 Honda Pilot with an “Acceptable” rating for the passenger’s side small overlap front crash test and a “Good” rating for:
- Driver’s side small overlap front crash test
- Moderate overlap front crash test
- Side crash test
- Roof strength
- Head restraints and seats
The LED reflector headlights with high-beam assist on the Touring trim, Elite trim, and Black Edition trim received a rating of “Good.” The LED projector low-beam headlights and halogen reflector high-beam headlights with high-beam assist on the LX, EX, EX-L, and Special Edition trim levels received an “Acceptable” rating.
The vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system received a “Superior” rating, and the ease of use for the LATCH system for child car seats received an “Acceptable” rating.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Test/Results
The 2021 Honda Pilot received a four-star overall rating for the frontal crash test, with the front driver’s side receiving five stars and the front passenger’s side receiving four stars.
Overall, the NHTSA rated the Pilot with five stars for the side crash tests. The front and rear seat received five stars for the overall side barrier and pole ratings, with the front seat receiving five stars and the rear seat receiving five stars.
The Pilot earned five stars for the side barrier test, including five stars for the driver and five stars for the rear passenger. Finally, the NHTSA rated the 2021 Pilot with five stars for the overall side pole crash test.
Honda Accord Safety Tech
The 2021 Honda Pilot comes with an impressive list of safety tech – even the base model. The following features are standard on all six trim levels:
- Collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, and road departure mitigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist and lane departure warning
- Automatic high-beam headlights
All trim levels feature a multi-angle rearview camera; however, the base model has guidelines, while the rest of the trim levels have dynamic guidelines.
All trim levels also feature the following:
- Vehicle stability assist and traction control
- ABS brakes, electronic brake distribution, and brake assist
- LED daytime running lights
- The ACE body structure
- Advanced front air bags, SmartVent air bags, and three-row side curtain air bags with a rollover sensor
- The LATCH system for child safety seats and child-proof rear door locks
Finally, all models except the base LX have blind spot information with a cross-traffic monitor.
Buying a Used Car? Here’s How to Do it Safely
Research new and used vehicles to make sure they have the safety equipment you want for the price you want, and to check their reliability. You can also visit Vehicle History, a one-stop shop to learn more about your favorite model’s features, quirks and more by reading customer comments, professional reviews and more. We partner with some of the biggest names in the business, including KBB, the NHTSA, J.D. Power, and more to provide you with a no-cost tool you can use on the go.
