It’s pretty well known that Honda is one of the most reliable brands out there. Honda vehicles have stood the test of time, and generally have offered the world well-designed, affordable vehicles. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to include used Honda SUVs in your search for an affordable vehicle. Is there a used Honda SUV for under $15,000? Not only is the answer yes, but there are also actually two of them.

Affordable used Honda SUVs

Honda SUVs making the list of the best affordable used cars are the 2013 Honda CR-V and the 2012 Honda Pilot. Both of these SUVs are well known as good choices for used car buyers.

The CR-V is popular for its high scores in safety, reliability, and cargo space. The Pilot is a very family-friendly SUV with a spacious third row. The 2012 Acura MDX also made the list and is a sister SUV to the Pilot with the same platform.

Midsize SUVs have become among the most popular vehicles in the US, and the CR-V was one of the first to become hugely popular. It came on the scene in Japan in 1996, and then in North America in 1997. 

At that time it had one option, four-wheel drive and a 126 horsepower four-cylinder engine. The Pilot came along a little later in 2002, and it shares its platform with some of Honda’s most popular vehicles including the Honda Odyssey minivan. 

The 2013 Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V comes in several trims, LX, EX, and EX-L with a leather interior. It looks midsize on the outside, but it’s very roomy inside with a roomy back seat and good cargo gear for all your gear. Look for a 2013 CR-V with the available real-time all-wheel drive, a nice feature that gives you more confidence and security. 

Inside the cabin, the 2013 Honda CR-V has a sophisticated interior with a 5-inch color screen to control functions like audio and navigation. There are versatile cargo options including a 60/40-split rear seat that gives you a nice flat load floor. It’s a good choice for an affordable used Honda SUV at an average price of $13,469. 

The 2012 Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is a three-row SUV, making it an excellent choice for families or people who need to haul people. The 2012 Honda Pilot has seating for up to 8 people, so it works well for people who don’t want to drive a minivan.

It has a decent amount of capability and power. Four-wheel drive ensures you can get around when rough weather hits, and a lock mode on the Pilot’s transmission mimics a low-range transfer case and distributes power evenly to all four wheels. It has a car-like ride with a firm suspension and responsive steering, as well as a smooth 3.5-liter V6. 

With an average price of $13,925, the Pilot is an affordable used Honda SUV. It has a lot of nice technology including an updated audio system in EX and EX-L, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and an 8-inch color display in EX-L.

It has good legroom in all three rows, but like most 3-row SUVs, there isn’t a lot of cargo space when all the seats are up. There’s a large cargo bin in the floor to make up for this. 

People in the market for an SUV under $15,000 should definitely take a look at the 2013 Honda CR-V and the 2012 Honda Pilot. Both offer a lot of features, safety, cargo space, and of course, the reliable Honda name.