2011 Honda Pilot MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2011 Honda Pilot is rated 18 to 19 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2011 Honda Pilot · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

19MPG combined

17 city 23 highway

$3,550 a year to fuel

3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic

Best version costs $5,750 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,550 to $3,700 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2010.

Fewer complaints than a typical Pilot year

The 2011 drew 77 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 122 for a typical Pilot year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

No Pilot year stands out enough to avoid. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Pilot year ranked The 2011 Pilot's recalls and problems

Every 2011 Pilot version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Pilot 2WD	19 mpg	17 / 23	$3,550
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 5-speed automatic EPA listing: Pilot 4WD	18 mpg	16 / 22	$3,700

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,645
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 5-speed automatic	$3,725	$310	$18,625

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Honda Pilot MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 19 to 23 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2016.

2011: gas 19 mpg

Show as a table

Honda Pilot best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2010	19
2011	19
2012	20
2013	20
2014	20
2015	20
2016	23
2017	23
2018	23
2019	23
2020	23
2021	23
2022	23
2023	22
2024	22
2025	22
2026	22

Every Pilot year's ratings in one table

How the 2011 Pilot compares

2011 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2011 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	29 mpg	21 mpg	$2,850
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	28 mpg	22 mpg	$2,400
Kia Sorento Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Ford Edge Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$3,200
Ford Explorer Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Nissan Murano Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Honda Pilot This page Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Dodge Durango Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
GMC Acadia Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Buick Enclave Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,700
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	17 mpg	17 mpg	$4,850

2011 Pilot recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 293 owner complaints for the 2011 Pilot.

Owners most often describe shaking or vibration (47 complaints, 16%). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2011 Pilot recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2011 Honda Pilot's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 3.5L 6-cyl gets 19 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 18 with AWD.

Does the 2011 Honda Pilot need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2011 Honda Pilot version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2011 Pilot's MPG compare with the 2010?

For 2011, the best gas version is rated 19 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.