Certified Pre-owned Honda Pilot For Sale
Plaza Honda keeps HondaTrue Certified Pilots on the lot at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, often low-mileage three-row SUVs coming back off lease. Certification turns the things worth checking on a used Pilot into coverage you simply have.
What a certified Pilot gets you
A certified Pilot is HondaTrue, Honda's own factory-backed program, so the coverage comes from the manufacturer rather than the dealer. Every one clears a 182-point inspection by factory-trained technicians and starts with a clean history, no salvage, flood, or odometer problems. The headline is a 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the car's original in-service date, with a $0 deductible, plus extended bumper-to-bumper coverage on top, exactly the coverage that answers a used three-row's transmission and drivetrain questions.
| Price | $39,500 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $39,675 |
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| Plaza Price | $36,875 |
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| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $40,675 |
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| Plaza Price | $40,175 |
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| Plaza Price | $24,175 |
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| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $43,175 |
The two certified tiers, compared
| Tier | Typical vehicle | Inspection | Powertrain warranty | Added bumper-to-bumper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HondaTrue Certified+ | Current or previous model year, under 12,000 miles — effectively near-new | 182-point | 7 years / 100,000 miles | Up to 5 years / 86,000 miles |
| HondaTrue Certified | Roughly the last five model years, over 12 months / 12,000 miles and under 80,000 miles | 182-point | 7 years / 100,000 miles | 2 years added on the original limited warranty, or up to 100,000 miles |
The car decides the tier, not you: a near-new, low-mileage Pilot lands in Certified+, while an older or higher-mileage one that still clears the bar is Certified. Both carry the same 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain coverage from the in-service date, a real extension past the original 5-year / 60,000-mile Honda powertrain warranty. Because the program covers roughly the last five model years, most certified Pilots are the current fourth-generation model, redesigned for 2023 with a new V6 and a smooth 10-speed automatic.
Why certified is the easy call on a Pilot. On a regular used Pilot, the smart-buyer homework is the transmission, especially the 9-speed used on some 2016–2022 upper trims, and, on a salt-belt car, the undercarriage. A certified Pilot has already passed the 182-point inspection with those items checked and open recalls completed, and the 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty covers the transmission itself. On top of that, most certified Pilots are 2023-and-newer, which brought the new engine and the 10-speed, leaving the earlier concerns behind. It takes the homework off your plate.
Certified versus a regular used Pilot
Both sit on the same lot, and the choice comes down to how long you plan to keep the car. A regular used Pilot is the lower price up front, backed by our own inspection and reconditioning. A certified Pilot usually runs on the order of a thousand dollars more, and for that step you add the manufacturer's inspection, the extended powertrain and bumper-to-bumper coverage, roadside assistance, and $0-deductible repairs. On a family SUV driven hard for years, certified tends to pay for itself the first time a covered repair comes up. We will put comparable Pilots side by side and show you the gap.
What makes it work here
Beyond the coverage, a certified Pilot is the family tool that carries everyone: up to eight seats, up to 113.7 cubic feet of cargo, and available all-wheel drive with Snow mode for New York winters. It tows up to 5,000 pounds with all-wheel drive, and one-touch second-row seats make the third row easy to reach for car seats. Honda Sensing is standard. One honest note: the Pilot is Honda's biggest SUV, long, wide, and tall, so measure your garage's length and clearance, and know it is a V6 with no hybrid, returning about 21 mpg.
Certified Pilot or Passport?
If you do not need three rows, a certified Passport is the two-row, five-seat step down, easier to park and with standard all-wheel drive. The Pilot is the answer when you need to carry seven or eight. Both share the same proven V6 and certify under the same HondaTrue program, so you get identical warranty terms either way, drive them back to back before you decide.
Compare the whole segment on one block
Plaza Honda sits inside Plaza Auto Mall, so a certified Pilot does not have to be the only SUV you drive that day. The group has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975 and brings five brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, each with its own certified pre-owned program, with more than 1,000 vehicles within a seven-minute walk. Your trade is the lever most people underuse: a current appraisal often moves you from a used Pilot up to a certified one, and we will appraise your car whether or not you buy from us.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a certified pre-owned Pilot cover?
A 182-point inspection, a clean history, and a 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the original in-service date with a $0 deductible, plus extended bumper-to-bumper coverage, 24-hour roadside assistance, and a 3-day / 300-mile exchange policy. Open recalls are completed before the car sells. Exact terms are confirmed on the specific vehicle.
Does certification cover the Pilot's transmission?
Yes. The transmission is part of the powertrain, so it falls under the 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. That is reassuring on older Pilots that used a 9-speed on some upper trims. Most certified Pilots are 2023-and-newer with the smoother 10-speed, and every certified car passes the 182-point inspection.
Do certified Pilots have the 9-speed or the 10-speed transmission?
Usually the 10-speed. Because certification covers roughly the last five model years, most certified Pilots are 2023-and-newer cars, which were redesigned with a new V6 and a 10-speed automatic across the range. Any earlier certified Pilot still carries the powertrain warranty on its transmission.
What is the difference between HondaTrue Certified and Certified+?
Certified+ is the top tier, for near-new Pilots from the current or previous model year with under 12,000 miles. Certified covers older or higher-mileage SUVs, roughly the last five model years and under 80,000 miles, that still clear the inspection. Both carry the same 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty; the bumper-to-bumper terms differ.
Do certified Pilots come with all-wheel drive?
Many do. Certified cars are often low-mileage lease returns, and a large share of Pilots are ordered with all-wheel drive, so AWD certified examples are common. All-wheel-drive Pilots also tow more, up to 5,000 pounds versus 3,500 for front-drive. Ask us to show you the certified AWD Pilots on the lot.
Is a certified Pilot worth it over a regular used one?
The certified upcharge is often around a thousand dollars, and for that you add the 182-point inspection, the extended powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties, roadside assistance, and $0-deductible repairs. On a family three-row it mainly buys certainty around the transmission and drivetrain. If you are keeping it a few years, it usually pays for itself.
When does the certified warranty start?
The powertrain coverage is measured from the car's original in-service date, meaning when it was first sold new, not the day you buy it. A certified Pilot that is a couple of years old still leaves you with several years of powertrain protection.
Can I trade in my current car and finance a certified Pilot?
Yes to both. You can get pre-approved before you visit, and we will appraise your current car whether or not you buy from us. A current trade often covers the step from a used Pilot up to a certified one.
What is Plaza Auto Mall?
A family-owned Brooklyn dealership group that has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975. It brings five new-car brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, along with certified pre-owned inventory from each and a multibrand used-car operation. More than 1,000 vehicles sit within a seven-minute walk, so you can cross-shop in one visit, with one trade appraisal and one finance office.
Drive a certified Pilot in Brooklyn this week
Plaza Honda is at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Call sales at (855) 528-6785 or service at (347) 284-1846. Free delivery within 25 miles. Service pickup and drop-off across the NYC metro area.
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