2023 Honda Pilot towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: LX AWD, V6, 3,471 cc, AWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 3,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating5,000 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 3,500 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2023 Honda Pilot towing capacity chart
All 12 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as 'AWD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (AWD)'; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | AWD | 5,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| Sport AWD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as 'AWD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (AWD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | AWD | 5,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| EX-L AWD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as 'AWD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (AWD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | AWD | 5,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| EX-L (7P) AWD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as 'AWD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (AWD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | AWD | 5,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| TrailSport AWD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as 'AWD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (AWD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | AWD | 5,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| Touring AWD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as 'AWD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (AWD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | AWD | 5,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| Elite AWD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as 'AWD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (AWD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | AWD | 5,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| LX 2WD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as '2WD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (2WD)'; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | 2WD | 3,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| Sport 2WD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as '2WD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (2WD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | 2WD | 3,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| EX-L 2WD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as '2WD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (2WD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | 2WD | 3,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| EX-L (7P) 2WD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as '2WD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (2WD)'; cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | 2WD | 3,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | |
| Touring 2WD10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shiftersdrive is printed as '2WD' in the row label 'Towing Capacity (lbs.) (2WD)'; hitch type not stated for the rating; page 8 lists a trailer hitch as a feature row ('Standard Trailer Hitch') but does not tie the rating to it | 2WD | 3,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 |
Common questions
What does a 2023 Honda Pilot need to tow 5,000 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: accessory towing equipment.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2023 Honda Pilot Specifications & Features. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2023 Honda Pilot
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2023 Honda Pilot configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Trailer hitch receiver, listed for 12 of 12 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2023 Honda Pilot. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2023 Honda Pilot Specifications & Features, Honda. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
Related ratings
- 2024 Honda Pilot towing capacity
- 2022 Honda Pilot towing capacity
- Every year of the Honda Pilot
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