Honda Pilot Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Honda Pilot in Canada? This guide focuses on the years we publish as landers, explains the Class 3 receiver we stock for 2023-and-newer Pilots, and pairs real wiring SKUs with calm, readable steps.

Built for Canadian Pilot owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Start with the buying guide, Class 3 versus Class 4, and wiring guide. Prefer the full index? Open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). CURT’s older Pilot install is honest context. For current 2023-and-newer Pilots we stock CURT 13472 — use the selection and technique videos with your year page.

If an embed does not load, use the YouTube link under the card.

Install context: older Honda Pilot Class 3

CURT · Earlier Pilot body

Honest context for how CURT approaches Pilot Class 3 installs. Newer years use different part numbers — confirm on your year page and product card.

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CURT Install Techniques

CURT · Hardware and method

Solid technique video when you are installing a current Pilot hitch such as CURT 13472.

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How to Select a Trailer Hitch

CURT · Hitch class basics

CURT’s selection overview before you compare Pilot receivers, hands-free liftgate notes, and tongue-weight limits.

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Ball Mount and Trailer Ball

CURT · Drop, rise, ball size

Match drop or rise and ball size to your Pilot’s ride height and trailer coupler after the receiver is on.

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Pilot years we publish (and what to expect)

Lots of Parts currently publishes Pilot hitch year pages for 2022 through 2025. Our Class 3 receiver in stock for current Pilots is CURT 13472, which covers 2023-and-newer Pilots (and listed Acura MDX years). If your Pilot already has a factory hitch, you may only need wiring, a ball mount, or accessories.

Years What we usually stock
2023–2026 Pilot Class 3: CURT 13472. Models with a hands-free liftgate may need Honda’s sensor relocation kit — that note is on the CURT application, so read it before you buy.
Wiring for 2016–2022 Pilot Harness options include CURT 56291 and CURT 56421. Confirm plug type against your trailer.
Earlier Pilot wiring We still list CURT 56170 for 2012–2015 and CURT 56365 for select 2009–2011 Pilot applications. Pre-2022 year landers are not published yet.

Never exceed Honda’s tow rating for your engine, drivetrain, and tow package. A hitch does not raise the vehicle limit.

Jump to your Pilot year

These are live fitment pages on Lots of Parts. Older Pilot years are not published as landers yet.

Receiver first, then lights

Current Pilot

Class 3 · CURT 13472

The Class 3 we stock for 2023-and-newer Pilots. Stock link: CURT 13472.

  • Read hands-free liftgate notes carefully
  • Still respect Honda’s tongue-weight limits
Lights and brakes

Harness and brake control

Pair the receiver with a year-matched harness. When your trailer needs electric brakes, look at CURT 51392 for listed Honda and Acura applications.

  • Match 4-flat or 7-way to the trailer
  • Confirm years on every product card

CURT parts we stock for Pilot

Real store links. Confirm your year and notes before you buy.

CURT 13472Class 3 · 2023-and-newer Pilot2" rear receiver — also covers listed Acura MDX years CURT 56291Wiring · 2016–2022 PilotCommon Pilot and Passport lighting harness CURT 56421Wiring · alternate 2016–2022Another Pilot and Passport harness option — compare plugs CURT 56170Wiring · 2012–2015 PilotEarlier third-generation Pilot harness CURT 51392Brake-control harnessWhen your trailer needs electric brakes on listed Honda and Acura models

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the year links above so you see fitment notes for your Pilot.

Step 2Add lights

Most trailers need a harness. See the wiring guide.

Step 3Pick a ball mount

Match drop or rise. Read the ball mount guide.

Step 4Stay safe

Use a pin or lock. Tips in the lock and safety guide.

Canada checklist

  • Read hands-free liftgate notes on CURT 13472 before you click buy.
  • Believe Honda’s tow rating for your drivetrain — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Plan for salt season — rinse the receiver and plug it in spring.
  • Pre-2022 Pilot owners can still shop wiring SKUs above, but year landers for those years are not live yet.

Related guides

Hitch Buying GuideClass basics CR-V Buyer’s GuideAnother Honda crossover Wiring GuideHarnesses that fit Class 3 versus Class 4When to step up Ball Mount GuideDrop and rise Towing Guides HubAll guides

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