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The 2024 Honda Pilot handles most of the car seat years, but the third-row booster is a real weak point at C. It takes three car seats across but only on the second-row bench, not the captain's chairs. Cars.com's grades: A for LATCH, the infant seat, the rear-facing convertible, the forward-facing convertible, the captain's-chairs booster, the third-row LATCH and the third-row entry; B for the bench booster and the third-row forward-facing convertible; C for the third-row booster.
Fit grades from Cars.com's Car Seat Check, conducted by Cars.com editors, including a certified car seat technician. Cars.com's check was written about the 2023 Honda Pilot with captain's chairs and updated with a test of a 2024 Pilot with a bench seat; Cars.com says little of substance changed for 2024.
Car seats we carry, and what to check in the Honda Pilot
Cars.com found room for three car seats across in the 2024 Honda Pilot on versions with the second-row bench seat. This list runs up from the narrowest seats we carry in each stage, by published width. We have not tested any of them in this vehicle.
What to check in your Honda Pilot
- Which second row you have. Cars.com's three-across result for the Honda Pilot applies on versions with the second-row bench seat. Look at the actual seats in the vehicle you are buying, not the brochure.
- The middle position. Cars.com found lower anchors in the middle of the bench as well, but your car seat manual and vehicle manual decide whether a middle LATCH install is allowed with seats beside it.
- Your bench width. Add up the published widths of the three seats you plan to use, then measure the bench between the door panels at cushion height. The sum is arithmetic only: buckles and shells can still clash.
- Booster buckles. Cars.com graded the third-row booster C and noted buckles a child may find hard to work alone. Let your child practice the buckle where they will sit.
Widths: manufacturer spec, widest point, from our product listings or the manufacturer's page. Prices update automatically from our store.
Not sure which of these suits your child yet? Try the car seat finder, or put two seats next to each other in the compare tool.
The grades at a glance
| Test | Grade |
|---|---|
| LATCH | A |
| Infant seat | A |
| Rear-facing convertible | A |
| Forward-facing convertible | A |
| Booster, captain's chairs | A |
| Booster, bench | B |
| LATCH, third row | A |
| Third-row entry | A |
| Forward-facing convertible, third row | B |
| Booster, third row | C |
Where the anchors are
Lower anchors. Bench: three sets, all exposed and easy to find. Captain's chairs: two sets. Third row: one set on the passenger side, exposed.
Top tether anchors. Bench: three, with the outboard pair well marked and the middle one at the base of the seat. Captain's chairs: two on the seatback. Third row: three, clearly marked.
Installing an infant seat
Easy in both second-row configurations, with plenty of legroom for the 5-foot-6-inch front passenger.
Installing a convertible
The rear-facing convertible installed drama-free in both second-row configurations and did not affect front passenger legroom.
An A in the second row either way, once Cars.com raised the head restraint. The third row drops to a B: the fixed head restraint kept the convertible from sitting flush.
Check your vehicle manual on how its head restraints adjust before you move one, and your car seat manual for what the seat needs from the vehicle seat behind it.
Boosters and the buckle-yourself years
The two second-row builds differ. With captain's chairs the booster earned an A, because the buckles sit upright and are easy to grasp. With the bench it earned a B, because the buckles are on longer, floppy straps that Cars.com says might be tough for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row is a C: the seat cushion is not quite wide enough, so the booster covered the buckle, the outboard head restraints only flip down and kept the booster off the seatback, and the buckles are on floppy stalks.
The third row
Easy to get into: an A for entry. Fit back there is weaker: B for a forward-facing convertible and C for a booster. On captain's-chairs builds a button on the side of the seat folds and slides it forward hands-free; on the bench, the button moves the seat out of the way easily.
Three car seats across
Yes, but only on the second-row bench, not the captain's chairs. The narrowest combination we stock for a newborn, a toddler and a big kid is Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base (16.9"), Romer Veni Convertible Car Seat (17.0"), UPPAbaby Alta V2 Booster Seat (17.5"), totalling 51.4". Measure your bench between the door panels at seat-cushion height before you buy, because that total has no allowance for shell overlap.
Strollers we carry
These are strollers we carry, with their folded dimensions so you can check them against your own load floor.
| Stroller | Folded (L x W x H) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Reef 2 Multi-Terrain Modular Stroller | 19.0" x 23.5" x 29.0" | from $1,199.99 |
| Nuna SWIV Stroller | 14.5" x 21.0" x 30.5" | $1,000.00 |
| Maxi-Cosi Fame Modular Stroller | 30.93" x 24.51" x 15.76" | $999.99 |
| Nuna TRVL DUBL Stroller | 19.75" x 30.5" x 27.7" | $950.00 |
| Romer Tura Stroller | 38.5" x 18.5" x 22.25" | $849.99 |
| Veer Switch&Roll Stroller | 15.0" x 25.5" x 36.0" (with seat) | $949.00 |
| Nuna MIXX Next Stroller | 27.5" x 23.6" x 19.0" | $900.00 |
| UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller | 17.0" x 22.5" x 32.4" (with seat attached) | $899.99 |
Folded dimensions: manufacturer spec. Prices update automatically from our store.
Compare every stroller side by side.
Honda Pilot car seat questions
Does the 2024 Honda Pilot fit three car seats across?
Yes, the 2024 Honda Pilot takes three car seats across but only on the second-row bench, not the captain's chairs, according to Cars.com's Car Seat Check.
Where are the LATCH anchors in the 2024 Honda Pilot?
Bench: three sets, all exposed and easy to find. Captain's chairs: two sets. Third row: one set on the passenger side, exposed.
Will a rear-facing car seat fit in the 2024 Honda Pilot without moving the front seat forward?
The rear-facing convertible installed drama-free in both second-row configurations and did not affect front passenger legroom.
Can kids buckle themselves in the 2024 Honda Pilot?
The two second-row builds differ. With captain's chairs the booster earned an A, because the buckles sit upright and are easy to grasp. With the bench it earned a B, because the buckles are on longer, floppy straps that Cars.com says might be tough for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row is a C: the seat cushion is not quite wide enough, so the booster covered the buckle, the outboard head restraints only flip down and kept the booster off the seatback, and the buckles are on floppy stalks.
What is the narrowest car seat to shortlist for the 2024 Honda Pilot?
Of the seats we carry, the Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base is the narrowest by published width, at 16.9 inches.
More car seat help: Car Seat Safety Guide · All buying guides · Car seat finder · Compare car seats · How long to stay rear-facing · LATCH versus the seat belt · Booster readiness · NHTSA's Car Seats and Booster Seats page
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