2021 Honda Pilot: Price, Value & Reliability
Updated
As of Oct 25, 2026, a used 2021 Honda Pilot lists for a median $24,934 at 82,957 mi, across 1,218 dealer listings. That's 53.4% below today's median new Pilot price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns covering the 2021.
2021 Pilot reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Pilot's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 Pilot problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 26V365000 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Air bags | 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 |
| Air bags | 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Fuel system | 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Service brakes | 23V458000 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 23V431000 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Visibility | 23V174000 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Tires | 20V725000 | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 20V440000 | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 20V439000 | Jul 28, 2020 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2021 Pilot value vs new
At 5 years old, the 2021 lists 53.4% below today's median new Pilot price of $53,502 (2026).
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2021 Honda Pilot FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Pilot worth?
The median asking price is $24,934, at a median 82,957 mi (1,218 listings).
Is the 2021 Pilot reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Pilot, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 Pilot have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that cover the 2021 Pilot, most recently suspension (Jun 4, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.