What is the best year for a Ford Expedition?

Avoid 2017-2019, which logged 350, 351, and 432 complaints respectively. The 2023 Expedition (56 complaints, 10/10 safety, 8 severe) is the strongest mature used pick. 2025 (21 complaints) is even cleaner but very recent. The 2022-2024 window reflects significant improvement from the troubled prior generation.

How much does Ford Expedition insurance cost?

Expedition insurance averages around $2,681/year — roughly $223/month. The highest insurance rate in the fullsize class.

Is the Ford Expedition or Chevrolet Suburban cheaper to maintain?

The Expedition is cheaper to maintain by $83/year — $861 versus $944 for the Suburban. The Expedition also has significantly lower repair frequency (25% vs. 51%). Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. The Expedition is the better maintenance value.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Ford Expedition?

Repair frequency of 25% is the lowest in the fullsize segment — a meaningful positive. Major repair probability at the class average. Not a strong warranty case for 2022+ models. For 2017-2019 used models, documented complaint spikes make coverage worth considering.

Is the Honda Pilot expensive to maintain?

The Pilot costs $542/year to maintain — $31 below the three-row segment average of $573. Repair frequency of 51% is well above the class average of 40% — the highest in the three-row segment. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both sit at the class average. Below-average cost but the most frequent unscheduled shop visits in the class.

What is the best year for a Honda Pilot?

Avoid 2016 (1,644 complaints — the third-generation debut, plagued by 9-speed transmission issues) and 2019 (843 complaints at the fourth-generation launch). The 2024 Pilot (93 complaints, 10/10 safety, 3 severe) is the strongest recent used pick. The 2022-2024 range has settled significantly from the turbulent 2016-2021 period.

How much does Honda Pilot insurance cost?

Pilot insurance averages about $2,147/year — roughly $179/month. The most affordable insurance rate in the three-row class.

Is the Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander cheaper to maintain?

The Highlander is cheaper to maintain by $53/year — $489 versus $542 for the Pilot. The Highlander also has a higher reliability score (8 vs. 7). Repair frequency data isn't available for the Highlander for a complete side-by-side, but on cost and reliability score, the Highlander holds the edge.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Honda Pilot?

Repair frequency of 51% is the highest in the three-row segment, meaning owners statistically average more than one unscheduled repair visit per year. For 2016-2021 models with documented complaint spikes, extended warranty is worth considering to contain those visit costs. For 2022 and newer, the profile is more moderate.

Ford Expedition vs Honda Pilot

Two fullsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Ford Expedition if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Honda Pilot — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford Expedition	Honda Pilot
Annual maintenance	$861	$542winner
5-year total cost	$4,305	$2,710winner
Reliability score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	15%	13%winner
Cargo space	108.5 cu ft	111.8 cu ftwinner
Starting price (new)	$63,400	$45,400winner
Best years to buy	—	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford Expedition	Honda Pilot
RepairPal score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	272.2winner	303.7
Years to avoid	2010, 2014, 2017	2010, 2011, 2012
Value retained · 3 yr	68.4%	74.5%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	47.4%	55.9%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	33.7%	46%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford Expedition	Honda Pilot
Engine	18.2%winner	32.3%
Electrical	10.0%winner	14.7%
ADAS	8.0%winner	11.2%
Brakes	6.4%	3.7%winner
Suspension	2.0%	1.3%winner
Steering	—winner	1.7%
Fuel system	2.3%winner	7.6%
Tires/Wheels	—winner	1.5%
Glass/Windows	2.5%	2.4%winner
Airbags	2.5%winner	3.5%
Lighting	1.7%	—winner
Seatbelt	3.4%	—winner

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Ford Expedition	Honda Pilot
Avg annual premium	$2,681	$2,147winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Ford Expedition

$861/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Honda Pilot

$542/yr maint · 7 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Expedition costs $861/year to maintain — $77 above the fullsize segment average of $784. Repair frequency of 25% is well below the class average of 40% — the lowest in the fullsize segment. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both match segment averages. Above-average cost, but meaningfully lower repair frequency than most fullsize rivals.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →