Honda Pilot key replacement and programming
Pilot arrived for 2003 as Honda’s three-row SUV. Its fobs often carry a power liftgate button, and Smart Entry reached lower trims later than upper ones.
Pilot key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Pilot generations and are approximate. Trim, build date and factory options can change the system within a year, so we confirm it from your VIN before dispatch.
- Photo pending2003–2008
Transponder immobilizer keys
Immobilizer key with a separate remote.
- Photo pending
- Photo pending2016–2022
Smart Entry and push-button start
Smart Entry on most trims; remote key on base trims.
- Photo pending2023–present
Smart Entry and push-button start
Current generation with Smart Entry and push-button start.
Lost every Pilot key?
If no working key remains, we can program a new key to most Honda vehicles at the car with diagnostic equipment. Smart Entry models usually take longer than turn-key models. We confirm your system from the VIN first.
What to send for a Pilot key quote
- Model year, from the registration or title
- Turn-key ignition or push-button start
- Whether any working key remains
- A photo of the key or ignition, if you have one
Most Pilot calls we take are in Burbank and nearby Pasadena; we work wherever the vehicle is parked. Pasadena service area
Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed
The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.
A current registration or title and matching government-issued photo identification must be verified before automotive key, lock, or immobilizer service is performed.