Overview & Reviews
The 2011 Honda Pilot returns mostly unchanged from last year. Navigation is now available on the EX-L trim level and a rear entertainment system is now included on the Touring model.
- Pleasant ride, decently roomy third-row seat, smooth V6, clever interior storage features, perfect crash test scores.
- Poor braking performance, sluggish acceleration, unremarkable fuel economy, button-heavy center stack.
User Reviews:
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So disappointing - 2011 Honda Pilot
By mbeach - October 18 - 2:00 amAfter 7 months of car shopping, I finally bought a Honda Pilot. Planned on having for years. Bought in June 2010 and looking to replace although will lose money. The seats are so uncomfortable it ruins the entire experience. Not adjustable and C shaped in the upper back with headrest pushing head forward. Long rides are unbearable. I am 57" and husband 60" and cannot adjust to either of us. Sunroof not consistent and back hatch inside fascia came up already. Cannot see paying for something that cannot ever get comfortable in. Looking at a Kia Sorento, so disappointed in my purchase and looking at options, ruined my impression of Honda as this was my first.
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Loving My Pilot - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Thomas - October 17 - 2:00 amPurchased a 2011 4WD EX-L with Navi and have no regrets. Ride is fantastic. Gas mileage is what is expected, not sure why folks on here are all bent on it as it is not a hybrid. Very roomy, smooth ride. ECO Mode goes on and off and it can not be noticed other than the light on the dash. Great pick up and passing ability. Only minor grip would be the lack luster sound system from the speakers in the doors. Not as good as my Ridgeline. Traded a 2007 Ridgeline and this car has meet the same great expectations I have always had from Honda. This is my 5th. Just test drive and you will see how much you love it. Considered the MDX but for 8K more for not much more in features.
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Very unhappy - 2011 Honda Pilot
By TMCHousehold - October 12 - 2:00 amWe purchased our 2011 Pilot and have had MAJOR sunroof issues. In addition to the chain rattling noise from the engine (that is apparently normal), I regret buying this vehicle and would NOT recommend it. I am very disappointed Honda feels this is a quality car.
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Not a race car and not a V8 - 2011 Honda Pilot
By John S - October 5 - 2:00 amTook a few miles for the VCM to settle in but after @200 miles it seems less jerky. Im 511" and wish the seat went back a little further (leg room may become an issue on long trip)Will have to see how that works out. Moved from a 2000 Tahoe V8 and dont expect this to have the same acceleration or power. I am pleased with all else so far. Drives like an SUV. Ive owned many Hondas in the past and hope this one lives up to the reputation of my previous Hondas. It rides great and is quiet running. Goodyear tires. Lots of room. Like the fold down 3rd row seats. Ill be towing a Motorcycle trailer soon. Will see how that works out too.
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What happened to the Honda Pilot? - 2011 Honda Pilot
By JimS - October 1 - 2:00 amPurchased the car in July, after driving the car for the last 3 months the car get very poor gas mileage on the road and in the city. The seats are horrible, I feel like I am sitting in the seats of a fast food restaurant. I had the dealer replace the seats & still had the same problem. The cloth seats in my 2004 Pilot LX were much more comfortable. This was my 5th Honda I have owned, the next time I purchase a vehicle I am going to look at other manufactures.
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Paint - 2011 Honda Pilot
By slmoody - September 29 - 2:00 amI have had problems with paint chipping around the headlights, is anyone else experiencing this problem? Honda has already attempted 3 times to fix now for the 4th time paint is peeling off in the exact same spots.
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The best - 2011 Honda Pilot
By General Biology Fall - September 27 - 2:00 amIts the best car Honda makes the best SUV and that the seats are good good price at $40,395 and i love the navy in it Honda make it beater soon
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2011 pilot issue VCM - 2011 Honda Pilot
By hugh7 - September 22 - 2:00 ami just bought a 2011 honda pilot EX-L 2wd on the spur of the moment,heres something that i did not notice on the test drive, there is something that you should know before you buy this high priced SUV! it has the ECO system also called the VCM this is were 3 or less cylinders shut down when you reach a certain speed, this is very noticeable it feels like a constant up or down shift or an engine misfire!this is to save fuel, i am very disappointed with this, on my 70+ mile trip back from the dealership the thrill of buying a new car sure went down the pipes! shame on you Honda if i wanted to save fuel i would have bought a FIT!
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Last Honda - 2011 Honda Pilot
By cessna100 - September 16 - 2:00 amFrom 2006 MDX Touring(Best car I have ever owned)to the Pilot. Very poor sound engineering. On 3rd set of Michelin tires and still loud road noise. 85 decibels at 60 mph. 95 to 105 decibels at 70 mph! To much hard plastic on the inside. Poor fit and finish. The VCM operation is rough. The 2007-8 Pilot is the better car. Test drove the 2011 Touring model with Michelin LTX M/S2. Very quite and nice ride. Poor fuel mileage. The VCM system works great in the Accord. The Pilot is to heavy for the VCM system to be effective.
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Disappointed - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Kay - September 14 - 2:00 amI have been extremely disappointed with my new Pilot. Having owned Hondas in the past, I expected no problems but have many. Paint peeling on front bumper, scrubbing in front end when turning and breaking at same time, sunroof wont close if you are stopped, skipping on cool mornings, latch on 3rd row seat snapped. I hate to continue with negatives. Wish I had my GMC Yukon back! Took to dealership for the scrubbing, they said it was anti-lock breaks. They will paint my bumper but not replace it. This is not acceptable to have body work on a brand new vehicle especially when the mfg plant is 30 minutes away where they have newly painted bumpers to install on new Pilots. MPG not good.
