Mile ratingKnown issues to check on the 2016 Honda Pilot
One widely reported problem pattern applies to this model year. That does not mean this car has the fault — many were fixed under warranty or recall — but it is what to check, and what to ask the seller for, before you buy.
- 9-speed automatic transmissionWorth checking
The nine-speed automatic used in these years is commonly reported to hesitate, jerk between low gears and shift roughly from a stop.
What to check: Drive in traffic from a cold start. Ask whether the dealer applied the transmission control software updates.
Patterns are drawn from NHTSA recalls and complaints, manufacturer service bulletins and consistent owner reporting. Always confirm open recalls against the VIN and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
What owners of the 2016 Pilot say
Owner reviews for this exact model year are the fastest way to find out what breaks, what it costs to fix and whether the car lives up to the spec sheet.
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About this car
The Honda Pilot is No. 21 on the Caboose longevity table: 14.3% of them reach 250,000 miles, against 5.4% of all vehicles. This 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L is listed at $15,186, about $85 below the CarGurus expected market price of $15,271. It has 102,870 miles and comes in Dark Cherry Pearl. Power comes from a 280 hp 3.5L V6 with front-wheel drive, rated around 23 MPG combined. It is offered by Honda of Princeton in Princeton, NJ (franchise dealer).
Why it's a good buy
- 14.3% of Honda Pilots reach 250,000 miles — No. 21 of 52 on the Caboose table
- 97,130 miles of runway before 200,000
- 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Alloy Wheels
Features
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The verdict
The 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L is listed at $15,186 with 102,870 miles. The Caboose score is 7.6 out of 10, built from three things: how far below market the price sits, how much of the 200,000-mile target is still ahead of the odometer, and how often this model reaches 250,000 miles in the iSeeCars study (14.3% of Honda Pilots do).
The asking price is within a few hundred dollars of the CarGurus expected price of $15,271, so the discount is thin and the deal rests on the car itself. That puts it in the middle of the pack, so treat it as a candidate to compare rather than a car to rush.
- Price against the market
- Mileage runway to 200,000
- Odds of reaching 250,000 miles
- Ownership budget (planning estimates)
- What to inspect on this exact car
- Questions for Honda of Princeton
- Your next seven days
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