What Your 2020 Honda Pilot Warranty Covers

The 2020 Honda Pilot comes with a Factory Warranty that covers a wide variety of vehicle aspects, letting you enjoy the repairs you need without breaking the bank. Of course, the details of this warranty can be complex, as coverage limits vary for different parts and services. The terminology for warranties can also be confusing, with factory, basic, bumper-to-bumper, and more  seemingly used interchangeably.

A vehicle’s Factory Warranty — also known as the Manufacturer’s Warranty — is the one that comes with the vehicle when purchased new, and it covers nearly everything that could go wrong due to a manufacturer defect. Additionally, it’s important to understand how warranties are measured. For the most part, you’ll find two limits for each warranty, with one expressed in years and the other expressed in mileage. Whichever threshold you reach first is when your warranty expires.

To learn more about the 2020 Pilot’s warranty coverages, we’ve put together this handy table that lets you review the most important figures at a glance.

Factory Warranty

2020 Honda Pilot Basic Warranty

The Basic Warranty, also called the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, for the 2020 Pilot covers nearly everything in the vehicle for three years or 36,000 miles. You’ll see that some parts covered under this warranty, such as the engine, are covered with additional warranties, while other parts, including the tires, are warrantied separately.

2020 Honda Pilot Powertrain Warranty

The 2020 Pilot’s Powertrain Limited Warranty is good for five years or 60,000 miles, and it covers the engine, transmission, transaxle, and drivetrain system. This warranty necessitates that you maintain proper operation of your Pilot.

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

If any of your Pilot’s body panels begin to rust from the inside out, you’re covered for five years with no mileage limitation under the Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. Any replacement body panel you get does not reset the warranty coverage. New replacement panels will only be covered under the remainder of the original five-year warranty period.

Air Conditioning Warranty

The air conditioning system in your 2020 Pilot is covered under the Federal Emissions Warranty, which lasts three years and either 36,000 or 50,000 miles. Additionally, the air conditioning refrigerant is covered for the first two years or 24,000 miles under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. This coverage may have expired.

Paint Warranty

While Honda does not offer a paint warranty, paint defects are covered as part of the Basic Warranty. This does not include damage to paint from accidents. Additionally, paint matching is not covered, even if the mismatched paint is due to a warrantied repair.

Battery Warranty

The 2020 Honda Pilot’s original 12-volt battery is covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the first three years or 36,000 miles of ownership.

Tire Warranty

The tires on your 2020 Pilot are warrantied separately from the rest of the vehicle by the tire manufacturer. Get in touch with your local Honda dealer if you’re having trouble contacting your tire manufacturer directly.

Emissions Warranty

Honda’s Federal Emissions Warranty protects your 2020 Pilot for three years or 36,000 miles, while the California Emissions Warranty (states listed below) is good for three years or 50,000 miles. Depending on when your 2020 Pilot was first purchased or leased, this coverage may be expired as of 2022.

The Clean Air Act requires Honda to warranty the engine computer, catalytic converter, and onboard diagnostics for eight years or 80,000 miles. You may also have additional protection if you live in a state that adopted California’s stringent emission regulations. 

In addition to these coverages, the California Emissions Warranty also provides seven years or 70,000 miles of warranty coverage if your vehicle fails an EPA-approved smog test. During this period, the automaker will diagnose, adjust, repair, or replace necessary components to bring your Pilot into compliance. Take your vehicle and a copy of the failed emissions report to an authorized Honda dealer for service. These states include:

• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• New York
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system. 

2020 Honda Pilot Warranty Extensions Available Upon Car Purchase

When the 2020 Pilot was first purchased, the most common extended warranty available at the time pushed the Basic Warranty limits to eight years or 120,000 miles. However, the details vary based on the dealership. Keep that in mind if you’re not the vehicle’s first owner and are inheriting an extended warranty.

2020 Honda Pilot Extended Warranty Available Now

While much of the 2020 Pilot’s warranty is still active, the initial expiration is fast approaching. With an extended warranty, you won’t have to worry about that upcoming expiration and can drive with peace of mind for years to come.

If you’re looking for affordable extended warranty coverage for your 2020 Honda Pilot, check out the FIXD Vehicle Protection Plan. We’ve partnered with CARCHEX, the industry leader in extended warranties, to cover everything from the engine and other powertrain parts to air conditioning and electrical systems, all for one low monthly fee. There are five levels of coverage available to suit all needs and budgets. Call now for a no-cost, no-obligation quote.

Recalls

Last updated on 11/28/2022. See NHTSA.gov for up-to-date information on recalls .