Used 2021 Honda Pilot for Sale nearOakville, ON

How much does the 2021 Honda Pilot cost?

Prices have softened 11.07% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 211 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2021 Honda Pilot a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Honda Pilot earns a 4.86/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Form and function at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the spacious cabin, smooth ride, range of features, technology, and overall value. That lines up with the Pilot’s family-focused use case: you’re looking at a midsize three-row SUV built around comfort, utility, and easy day-to-day living rather than flashy styling.

The model also draws positive feedback for its safety equipment and practical interior layout, which helps it fit family duty well. With 31.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market still offers some attractive opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2021 Honda Pilot reliable?

Owners rate it 4.86/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels dependable, trouble-free, and well suited to long-term ownership. The expert assessment also describes the Pilot as a known quantity that is likely to be reliable and last a long time, which reinforces that impression.

Honda’s cost-effectiveness notes add that the brand reputation supports resale value and can make the Pilot easier to live with over time. For used buyers, the main ownership risk is less about outright durability and more about whether the Pilot’s age and average value equation feel acceptable versus newer rivals.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Honda Pilot?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LX and EX are the more basic versions, while the EX-L Navi adds leather and built-in navigation, and the Touring brings more convenience and family-friendly equipment. The Black Edition is the most fully loaded and adds a blacked-out appearance with exclusive interior details.
• Powertrain: Every 2021 Pilot uses a 3.5-litre V6 with 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. It’s smooth and refined, and fuel-saving features include variable-cylinder management and automatic engine stop/start.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard and includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning start with the Touring trim.
• Infotainment: Most versions get an 8-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, text-messaging support, satellite radio, and basic HondaLink. Wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot are reserved for the Touring, and the screen is on the small side.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada says the Pilot should use 11.0 L/100 km in combined driving, and the test vehicle averaged 10.9 L/100 km.

Which 2021 Honda Pilot trim should I buy?

The 2021 Honda Pilot is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L Navi, Touring, Black Edition.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point if you want the Pilot’s core space, V6 power, and standard Honda Sensing without paying for extras. It makes sense if you value the basics and want the lowest-cost path into the lineup.
• EX: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more everyday convenience while staying below the pricier luxury-leaning versions. If you want a balanced mix of equipment and price, this is the one to focus on.
• EX-L Navi: Choose this if you want leather and built-in navigation without jumping all the way to the Touring’s added family tech. It suits buyers who want a more upscale cabin but do not need the rear-seat entertainment extras.
• Touring: This trim is the sweet spot for families who want the most useful upgrades, including wireless phone charging, HondaLink subscription services, a premium audio system, rear-seat entertainment, and Cabin Talk. It also adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning.
• Black Edition: Pick this if you want the most fully loaded Pilot with the blacked-out look and exclusive interior treatment. It is the style-and-features choice, not the value choice.

Honda Sensing is standard across the lineup, while blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning begin with the Touring trim.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Honda Pilot?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to compare listings and wait for the right one.

• Deal availability: 31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 211 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.07% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $33,321 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Honda Pilot's resale value?

The current average of $33,321 CAD sits slightly below last year's $37,467 CAD.

That price movement suggests the Pilot has become more accessible for used buyers, which can help support demand in the near term. For a future seller, it also means you may need to be realistic about pricing if you want to stay competitive.

The Pilot’s strong reputation for reliability, practicality, and family usefulness should help it hold interest better than a less trusted alternative. Even so, resale value will depend on condition, trim, and how well the vehicle has been maintained.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.86/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Honda Pilot safe?

The 2021 Honda Pilot earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA despite four-star ratings for front-passenger protection in a frontal impact, and the IIHS gives it its highest good ratings except for an acceptable score for front passenger small overlap frontal-impact protection.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard, and it includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. Starting with the Touring trim, you also get blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning.

One caveat is that the system is described as an older version of Honda Sensing, and its operation is not especially smooth or refined. The lane-departure warning’s steering wheel wobble is also called out as something Honda could make less intrusive.

Should I buy a 2021 Honda Pilot or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.07% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.86/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2021 stands out for its interior, powertrain, driving dynamics, and simple but useful technology.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $30,986 CAD, the 2020 costs less than the current year's $33,321 CAD average.
• It offers tons of cargo space and an adult-friendly third row.

The bottom line: If you want the stronger current-market balance of price, satisfaction, and feature content, the 2021 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2020 is the more budget-friendly route and still delivers the Pilot’s core family-friendly strengths.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.