Honda Pilot LED Lights

Honda Pilot headlight bulb sizes vary by model and year.

2003-2005 Honda Pilot.
High beam/low beam: H4 (9003)

2006-2015 Honda Pilot.
Low beam: H11
High beam: 9005

2016-2018 Honda Pilot.
Low beam: H11
High beam: 9005

2019-2022 Honda Pilot.
Low beam: LED (not replaceable)
High beam: 9005

Please note that these specifications apply to vehicles utilizing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components. Headlights with non-OEM components may require a different size bulb. It is recommended that you consult your vehicle's owner's manual or contact your Honda dealer to confirm the correct bulb size required for your particular model and year.

Honda Pilot headlight bulb replacement is not difficult; just refer to the steps below for easy installation:

1. Turn off the engine and open the hood.
2. Locate the headlight bulb socket behind the headlight assembly (from inside the engine compartment).
3. Unplug the electrical connector by pressing the release tab and pulling it out.
4. Remove the old bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out.
5. Insert the new bulb and lock it by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reconnect the plug and test the headlight.

Yes, the Honda Pilot comes with LED headlights, but their availability varies by model year and equipment level. Early models primarily used halogen headlights, with LED options becoming more common in later models and higher trim levels.

The average lifespan of a quality Honda-specific LED headlight is usually around 30,000 hours, which is more than 30 times that of a stock halogen bulb (about 1,000 hours). But the actual lifespan depends on the thermal design and brand quality. For example, RIMTHIN's LED bulbs have a better quality of life and can last up to 50,000 hours.

Yes, LED headlamps are typically brighter than traditional halogen bulbs, have higher luminous efficacy (up to 6 times more than halogen), use less energy, and last longer.

The cost of converting headlights to LEDs usually depends on the model, brand, and quality of the LED headlights. The approximate cost range is about $30 to $200 per headlight, and the entire conversion process may include replacing bulbs, controllers, and circuits for an overall cost of roughly $50 to $300.

In the United States, the legality of replacing headlights with LED headlights depends on meeting the standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and state traffic laws. If the replacement LEDs meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 108) and are certified, they are generally legal.

There is no doubt that it must be LED bulbs, and replacing them with LED bulbs is a delightful thing to do. The benefits of replacing halogen bulbs with LED bulbs include:
1. Higher brightness: Improves nighttime driving visibility and safety.
2. Lower energy consumption: saves vehicle electrical loads.
3. Longer life: Reduces replacement frequency and maintenance costs.
4. Faster response: quicker illumination helps improve reaction time.