Can a 2008 Honda Pilot tow a trailer?

Can a 2008 Honda Pilot tow a trailer?

The 2008 Pilot has 2 trailer hitch capacities: 3,500 pounds and 5,000 pounds. The difference? For a capacity above 3,500 pounds, the vehicle MUST have an installed transmission cooler. If you do not, you will damage your powertrain.

Which Honda Pilot is best for towing?

The Pilot LX, EX, EX-L, Special Edition, and Touring trim levels offer a top towing capacity of 3,500 pounds with standard 2WD, and a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds with the available Intelligent Variable Torque Management AWD System.

How many pounds can a 2008 Honda Pilot tow?

Capacity of 4500 lbs. is for boat trailers and 3500 lbs. for all other trailers. Refer to the owner’s manual for additional towing information.

What’s the tow rating on a Honda Pilot?

Models equipped with 4WD featured Honda’s advanced VTM-4 system the included automatic engagement when detecting wheel slippage and a manual locking function for dealing with low-speed off-road situations. Tow ratings for the 2WD Pilot topped out at 3,500 pounds, while the 4WD models are rated at 4,500 pounds.

Are there any complaints about the Honda Pilot?

Most older-model Pilots (2010 and older) have 60 or more complaints under each of their belts. However, the 2008 Honda Pilot receives an impressively-low number of complaints, at only 34. This is surprisingly impressive, considering the 2008 Honda Pilot’s age.

Can a 2005 Honda Pilot come to a halt?

People who drive a 2005 Honda Pilot have found that the brake might suddenly slam down without input from the driver, forcing the vehicle to come to a sudden halt on the road, which could lead to major accidents. At least nine injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.

How old is the Honda Pilot model year?

However, the 2008 Honda Pilot receives an impressively-low number of complaints, at only 34. This is surprisingly impressive, considering the 2008 Honda Pilot’s age. For model years newer than 2010, you may be hard-pressed to find a Pilot without numerous problems.

Is there a front tow point for a Honda Pilot?

Is anyone making something for a better front tow point. You can buy front mount hitches. That front hook is really a tie down point for shipping the vehicle. Not sure if it can withstand towing horizontal stresses. 2016 CRV Touring AWD, 2005 Pilot RIP.

Which is better Honda Pilot 2WD or 4WD?

2WD vs 4WD: Some of the Pilot’s charts had separate statistics for 2WD and 4WD models and it was clear, after reviewing the data, that the 4WD models had a slightly higher capacity than the 2WD models. ATF Cooler Equipped: If your Honda Pilot had an optional ATF cooler installed, then the overall capacity was greatly increased.

Where is the tow point on a 2010 Honda Odyssey?

It’s a bit hard to find, but should be what you use to tow for short distances. On the 2010, you pull down the rectangular black plastic cover located below and behind the the right side of the front bumper. On the right side under that plastic cover plate is a round rubber plug which is removed to access the threaded hole for the towing eye.

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