Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Toyota Highlander
$489
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda Pilot
$542
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
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Above Average
The Toyota Highlander Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $489 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
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Above Average
The Honda Pilot Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $542 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your Pilot may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models.
“THIS HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE. LOVE THE FOUR CYLANDER ENGINE. LOADS OF CARRYING CAPACITY. COULD NOT HAVE MOVED FROM ONE HOME TO ANOTHER WITHOUT THIS VEHICLE. VERY, VERY DEPENDABLE.
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“THIS HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE. LOVE THE FOUR CYLANDER ENGINE. LOADS OF CARRYING...”
“GREAT Vehicle and THE best car I have ever owned. Currently have over 190k miles on a 2003 Pilot. The only complaint is that the entertainment system has devloped an annoying buzzing sound and...”
“GREAT Vehicle and THE best car I have ever owned. Currently have over 190k miles on a 2003...”
The Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot are both midsize, three-row SUVs with a lot of similarities. Both come with front-wheel drive standard and offer all-wheel drive as an option. Both provide about the same amount of cargo volume and offer a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly configured.
But under the hood, there are some significant differences between the Highlander and Pilot. The Highlander gives you the option of a four-cylinder engine with 185 horsepower, a six-cylinder engine with 295 horsepower, and a gasoline-electric hybrid version. The Pilot offers only a six-cylinder engine with 280 horsepower.
Safety equipment also differs between the two. The Highlander comes standard with adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, lane keep assist and a pre-collision system. These items are optional on the Pilot.
As similar as these two vehicles are, the Toyota Highlander gives you more power options and better standard safety equipment. These advantages give the Highlander the edge over the Honda Pilot.