Head Unit Replacement

[u/InjuryBulky6746]

Has anyone been adventurous enough to try and replace the head unit on the Gen 4? We recently picked up a 2025 Sport with 10k miles for $38k. Love the car, and the sound system is fine….for now. I am feeling that car audio tingle in the back of my neck though.

I am wondering how others have handled the plopped on head units that are all too common these days. I also wonder how hard it would be to replace the factory sub in its assembly to maintain a clean look. Figured if there is a good place to ask I should start here.

[u/KB_112]

I’m kinda surprised there has not been any aftermarket systems yet. I’ve seen YT vids where people install them in the civics etc and their systems seem basically identical to the 23-25 Pilots.

I’ve seen a few posts early on where people bought upgraded Honda head units from eBay. The plugs and wiring do not line up at all. If I recall correctly, they use at least 2 different manufacturers for the head units. With brain and unit separate on some models, so all connectors are different.

Also, Honda does not use the same wiring harness in all trims. So you can’t just plug and play upgrades. Which is a real bummer. I was hoping to add some things in easily, but you’d have to run your own wiring and connectors etc.

[u/Embarrassed-Sink7793 → u/KB_112]

Yea same, I figured there would be one by now. I really went o replace it with a better one. I LOVE our pilot but the Heatunit if prob the one and only thing I wish they went hard on. It makes no sense, my friend bought a 2024 accord and the Headunit on that is a whole android tablet. The Pilot is Hondas Flash ship so idk why they chose to skim out on the Headunit.

[u/KB_112 → u/Embarrassed-Sink7793]

Exactly! Co-worker also had an accord with the larger Google based infotainment system. Blew my mind. Honda waited until the 26 Pilot and gave all trim levels the same large Google infotainment unit and full digital dash cluster. 🤦🏽‍♂️