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product_id: 3594747
title: "CURT 13328 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Select Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Black"
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price: "NZ$1100"
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# 3,500 lbs max trailer weight Custom fit for Acura MDX & Honda Pilot Dual-coat rust & UV resistant finish CURT 13328 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Select Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Black

**Brand:** curt
**Price:** NZ$1100
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗💥 Tow Boldly, Tow Smartly — The Hitch That Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CURT 13328 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Select Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Black by curt
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$1100 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3594747-curt-13328-class-3-trailer-hitch-2-inch-receiver-select)

## Best For

- curt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted curt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Dual-coat finish resists rust, chipping, and UV damage—looks sharp mile after mile.
- • **Precision Vehicle Fit:** Engineered specifically for select Acura MDX and Honda Pilot models for seamless integration.
- • **Heavy-Duty Hauling Power:** Tows up to 3,500 lbs with ease—bring your biggest adventures along.
- • **DIY-Friendly Installation:** Custom-fit design and clear instructions make installation a weekend win, no pro needed.
- • **Tested for Real-World Toughness:** SAE J684 certified and Detroit-tested to ensure safety and reliability on every trip.

## Overview

The CURT 13328 Class 3 Trailer Hitch is a rugged, vehicle-specific towing solution designed for select Acura MDX and Honda Pilot models. Rated for up to 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight, it features a durable 2-inch receiver and a dual-coat finish that protects against rust, chipping, and UV damage. Tested to SAE J684 standards and engineered in Detroit, this hitch offers professional-grade strength and a custom fit that simplifies installation, empowering you to tow confidently and in style.

## Description

Whatever your task at hand -- whether it's launching that boat before daybreak, setting up your camper before the rush or getting a final load to the dump before close -- CURT class 3 trailer hitches offer the strength needed for serious towing. They make it easy to hitch up and Bring It, offering a vehicle-specific fit and the weight capacity to handle a variety of trailers. Custom class 3 hitches are the most common type of receiver hitch for pickup trucks and SUVs. Because of their weight range, they are also found on full-size cars, crossovers and minivans. Each custom-fit class 3 hitch package is made for vehicle-specific mounting. This particular kit fits certain years of the Acura MDX and Honda Pilot (see application info to verify vehicle compatibility). It provides a weight carrying capacity of 3,500 lbs. GTW and 350 lbs. TW. It is also compatible with a weight distribution hitch for level towing and a rating of 5,000 lbs. WD and 500 lbs. WDTW. CURT class 3 trailer hitches are typically used to attach and haul utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, snowmobile or ATV haulers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Each class 3 hitch has a 2" receiver tube and is tested in accordance with SAE J684 for safety. To ensure that CURT class 3 receiver hitches have what it takes for serious trailering, they are designed using a hands-on approach and are constructed with rugged, high-strength steel and precise welding. We also protect our class 3 hitches in a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and black powder coat for superior resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage.

Review: Receiver Hitch Fits Great on 2005 Honda Pilot! - This hitch is of a nice professional quality! Even the paint is glossy with a rugged finish. I was very happy with how well it fits under the car. It barely sticks out under the bumper. The installation was not that bad of a project. If you go to the Curt main website they have a quick but helpful video on how to install this particular hitch. I backed the Pilot up on car ramps to make it easier to get to, but not really necessary. I lowered the spare tire with the jack wrench and took it off the cable and sat it out of the way. I removed the tow hook and bolts on the driver's side of the frame. There was no rust in any of my existing bolt holes in the frame. I just ran a little pipe brush inside each hole to clean out the dirt and then sprayed some lubricant inside them. I removed the 3 rubber exhaust pipe and muffler hangers using spray lubricant and then just popped them off using a wooden dowel rod and hammer. Not a big deal once I figured that out! I supported the exhaust pipe with wooden blocks once the hangers where removed. The "half moon spoiler" my instructions referred to must have been the heat shield above the muffler? I removed that to make installation easier. That was no big deal just three 10mm bolts. That was the prep work! To actually install the hitch I kind of did a bench press action and laid one side of the hitch on top of the loose muffler. I raised the driver's side of the hitch and started a couple of bolts to hold it in place. Then went to the passenger side and started the bolts above the muffler. Then put the bolts in the middle by hand. I tightened the middle bolts first then the driver's side and finally the passenger side. Then put the heat shield back on, and popped the 3 rubber muffler clamps back on, and raised the spare tire back in place. The heat shield barely touched the hitch after the installation. So I just slightly bent the shield with pliers so it wouldn't touch the hitch and cause any vibration or rust problems. Not a big issue really. I was done in about 45 minutes and I am in no way a professional! As soon as I finished the installation I attached a 20" x 60" cargo hauler to the hitch. This is my wife's car but she let me take it hunting to the Texas hill country providing I didn't put any dead deer inside her car! LOL! So, I bought the cargo carrier to haul any animals we killed back to camp. It turns out the only thing we killed was time!! LOL! I did use the cargo hauler to put mesquite limbs and other firewood back to camp so we could keep the fire going! The hitch and cargo carrier worked great!! I think it looks like an expensive high quality hitch but at a blue collar worker's price! LOL! The dealer wanted $800 to put a hitch on our Pilot, and local Uhaul wanted about $270. So you can save some decen't money by doing it yourself!
Review: Perfect fit - Quality Part - The hitch fit my 2004 Honda Pilot perfectly and was an easy to do Sunday afternoon project. The Hitch shipped quickly and arrived in good shape. It seems well built and has a thick coating on it and I would suspect will last a long time. Before you start make sure to gather all the materials you will need. Because I have a 2004 there was some serious rust and junk on the underside of the care. I would suggest the following extra tools: LONG handle ratchet (I used my torque wrench) Deep Sockets (otherwise you will be banging your knuckles a lot) Some Loctite A small wire brush (get the cylindrical ones they sell in the pipe department at your local home store. Stainless bristles are best). LOTS of WD-40! In my case I lowered the spare, but did not drop the muffler (I don't think it is necessary). I spend a good 50-60 minutes just cleaning out the bolt holes. I kept spraying them and working the brush into the holes. I would then check the threads with one of the bolts I took off when I remo ved the tow hook. At first the bolts would not even go in the holes, but with some patience and lots of WD-40 and elbow grease they came very clean. CHECK all of the bolts (8 in total) BEFORE you hoist the hitch into place if you want to save a lot of aggravation. Once it was all clean I hoisted it into place and with the help of my 11 year old son it went fairly quickly. He held the one side while I started the other bolts. It's all done, looks great, and you can't beat the price for the quality!

## Features

- Rated to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight
- Compatible with weight distribution hitch (5,000 lbs. WD / 500 lbs. WDTW)
- Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
- Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle
- Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00075XCCG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #846,633 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #2,272 in Towing Hitch Receivers |
| Brand Name | CURT |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (853) |
| Finish Type | Gloss, Powder-Coated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00612314133284 |
| Included Components | Class 3 Hitch |
| Item Type Name | Acura MDX, Honda Pilot |
| Item Weight | 36 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | CURT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 13328 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty / 1 Year On Finish |
| Material Type | Carbon Steel |
| Model Number | 13328 |
| OEM Equivalent Part Number | 13328 |
| UPC | 612314133284 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CURT
- **Finish Type:** Gloss, Powder-Coated
- **Item Weight:** 36 Pounds
- **Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Sport Utility Vehicle

## Images

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![CURT 13328 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Select Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61irctAekOL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How easy or difficult to install the hitch receiver on 2005 Honda Pilot?**
A: I just installed this myself on a 2006 honda pilot.  The bolts holding down the tow hook you have to remove weren’t coming Out with A simple socket wrench so I had to borrow an impact drill to get them out.  Next I spent a lot of time cleaning out the 8 bolts holes with metal bristle tube brushes and pb blaster/wd40.  Then I took one of the bolts the hitch comes with and tried to thread it through. This is what they refer to as chasing. The hitch bolts went thru easily in the tow hook oneS and the center ones next to the spare tire.  The exposed ones near the muffler were a pain and took a lot of scrubbing and lube to even get the bolts beginning to thread. I thought of buying a tap as others have said but was worried i wouldn’t get the grooves to match the bolts exactly.  In the end i realized that the old tow hook bolts would work i used those with the washers that came with the hitch.   Next i used the tire jack to lift one side of the hitch Up near to the bolt holes and a few bricks to hold it up in the middle.   I had to lower the spare by the way.  I had to slightly pull down the muffler to slot the hitch into place on the passenger side.  Then i was able to bolt everything on.  Used a very small drop of loctite on the driver and passenger side bolts but that was personal preference. The video on the etrailer site for this curt hitch for The 2006 honda pilot install was helpful.  Hitch looks very well made with nice welding. Subsequently bought a Bike rack, locking pin, rear light Harness and magnetic rear lights.

**Q: Is the edge of the receiver flush with the rear bumper?  If not, how far does it stick out or how far back is it recessed?**
A: The receiver is actually slightly inside the bumper so "better than flush". Of course when the hitch is within the receiver it the correct length for towing. Perfect fit.

**Q: does fit a honda pilot 08? and does come with bolts?**
A: I put this on my 05 Honda Pilot in 2010. Bolts included.

**Q: will this fit a 2017 honda pilot?**
A: No it will not fit. You need the following model: C13146

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-13146-Class-Trailer-Hitch/dp/B00F685J2U

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Receiver Hitch Fits Great on 2005 Honda Pilot!
*by T***Y on January 6, 2014*

This hitch is of a nice professional quality! Even the paint is glossy with a rugged finish. I was very happy with how well it fits under the car. It barely sticks out under the bumper. The installation was not that bad of a project. If you go to the Curt main website they have a quick but helpful video on how to install this particular hitch. I backed the Pilot up on car ramps to make it easier to get to, but not really necessary. I lowered the spare tire with the jack wrench and took it off the cable and sat it out of the way. I removed the tow hook and bolts on the driver's side of the frame. There was no rust in any of my existing bolt holes in the frame. I just ran a little pipe brush inside each hole to clean out the dirt and then sprayed some lubricant inside them. I removed the 3 rubber exhaust pipe and muffler hangers using spray lubricant and then just popped them off using a wooden dowel rod and hammer. Not a big deal once I figured that out! I supported the exhaust pipe with wooden blocks once the hangers where removed. The "half moon spoiler" my instructions referred to must have been the heat shield above the muffler? I removed that to make installation easier. That was no big deal just three 10mm bolts. That was the prep work! To actually install the hitch I kind of did a bench press action and laid one side of the hitch on top of the loose muffler. I raised the driver's side of the hitch and started a couple of bolts to hold it in place. Then went to the passenger side and started the bolts above the muffler. Then put the bolts in the middle by hand. I tightened the middle bolts first then the driver's side and finally the passenger side. Then put the heat shield back on, and popped the 3 rubber muffler clamps back on, and raised the spare tire back in place. The heat shield barely touched the hitch after the installation. So I just slightly bent the shield with pliers so it wouldn't touch the hitch and cause any vibration or rust problems. Not a big issue really. I was done in about 45 minutes and I am in no way a professional! As soon as I finished the installation I attached a 20" x 60" cargo hauler to the hitch. This is my wife's car but she let me take it hunting to the Texas hill country providing I didn't put any dead deer inside her car! LOL! So, I bought the cargo carrier to haul any animals we killed back to camp. It turns out the only thing we killed was time!! LOL! I did use the cargo hauler to put mesquite limbs and other firewood back to camp so we could keep the fire going! The hitch and cargo carrier worked great!! I think it looks like an expensive high quality hitch but at a blue collar worker's price! LOL! The dealer wanted $800 to put a hitch on our Pilot, and local Uhaul wanted about $270. So you can save some decen't money by doing it yourself!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect fit - Quality Part
*by R***I on February 27, 2012*

The hitch fit my 2004 Honda Pilot perfectly and was an easy to do Sunday afternoon project. The Hitch shipped quickly and arrived in good shape. It seems well built and has a thick coating on it and I would suspect will last a long time. Before you start make sure to gather all the materials you will need. Because I have a 2004 there was some serious rust and junk on the underside of the care. I would suggest the following extra tools: LONG handle ratchet (I used my torque wrench) Deep Sockets (otherwise you will be banging your knuckles a lot) Some Loctite A small wire brush (get the cylindrical ones they sell in the pipe department at your local home store. Stainless bristles are best). LOTS of WD-40! In my case I lowered the spare, but did not drop the muffler (I don't think it is necessary). I spend a good 50-60 minutes just cleaning out the bolt holes. I kept spraying them and working the brush into the holes. I would then check the threads with one of the bolts I took off when I remo ved the tow hook. At first the bolts would not even go in the holes, but with some patience and lots of WD-40 and elbow grease they came very clean. CHECK all of the bolts (8 in total) BEFORE you hoist the hitch into place if you want to save a lot of aggravation. Once it was all clean I hoisted it into place and with the help of my 11 year old son it went fairly quickly. He held the one side while I started the other bolts. It's all done, looks great, and you can't beat the price for the quality!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super HQ Hitch & 20 Min DIY Install... Yesss!
*by B***A on July 12, 2016*

A fantastic buy for $130, this hitch American made hitch appears to be VERY high quality! The fit and finish are top notch, as the powdercoating is THICK and very evenly applied. I imagine this hitch will last forever! Install was a breeze, but DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and spray the mounting holes with WD40 or PB Blaster and then dab a little anti-seize on the threads. Next, using an impact (if you have one) work a mounting bolt in and out of each hole BEFORE you try to hold the hitch, line up the holes and finger start some threads. I ran a bolt about halfway in, pulled it back out, sprayed some more oil in the hole and then ran it all the way in. Do this to each of the 8 mounting holes first. Side mounting bolts are 19mm; the bumper mounting bolts are 17mm. Once you've done the above, use a floor jack (or a pair fo friends) to lift and hold the hitch up on the frame. Start a bolt on one side, using a rachet to run bolt about 90% of the way in. Only inserting the bolt 90% allows you to easily wiggle the hitch around and line things up just right. Now switch sides and run another bolt in the other side, again only running it in about 90%. As the hitch will now just hang from the vehicle, you can remove the jack and send your friends to get you a beer. Using a rachet, install the remaining 4 mounting bolts about 90% of the way. Next, install the smaller middle bolts located on the back of the bumper. These you will tighten down all the way. Using an impact or rachet, you finish tightening the 3 frame bolts on each side of the hitch. Gently bend the muffler shield away from the passenger side of the hitch if you find they are touching each other. I had to bend mine inward about 1/4" That's it; you're done! Send your friends for another beer and move onto the plug install, which literally takes less than 5 minutes! :) INSTALL NOTES: For Honda Pilot (2008) you DO NOT need to jack the vehicle up or loosen the muffler hanger. Though dropping the spare tire will make it easier for you to tighten the bumper bolts, if you have a 17mm rachet wrench you can leave the spare tire mounted to the car

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