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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  Honda Legacy Continues - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By Stephanie - August 24 - 11:18 pm

  I just picked up my ninth Honda car product in 30 years! I am thrilled with my new Honda Pilot! It compliments my current 2001 Honda CR-V and 2004 Acura (translate super Honda) MDX-all under the same garage roof. I shopped for different car types, dealers, and manufacturers over the past year. As difficult as it was to will my aging MDX to my daughter at college, my new Pilot more than makes up for the move. It has more standard features than I paid for in my Acura. It also rides more solid and quieter! The standard sound system is stellar and the room for hauling up and down Highway 81 to Blacksburg, VA will come in very handy indeed!

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  2nd Pilot - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By Branton - August 20 - 10:34 pm

  This 2011 Touring Pilot has all of the bells and whistles, that make it a fun car to drive. Easy to a road trip in this vehicle. More room then a Chevy or Ford SUV crossover. The new pilot is bigger than our 2008 Pilot we traded in. The veh rides nice, handles corners and highway exit ramps nice. Feels close to the ground, not like its about to flip. Never had any issue with the sunroof. Out in heavy downpours, and never had a problem. Love the service from Bill Kay Honda. Sales staff and shop techs are the best I have ever dealt with. Good management at this Honda dealer.

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  2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/N - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By 5thhonda - August 16 - 10:39 pm

  This is my wifes car and she loves it a lot. I really enjoy driving it. Its very spacious. No regrets. I have the sunroof issue and made an appointment to have it fixed.

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  Just got one - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By Charles - August 11 - 11:35 pm

  My wife just bought it. I went for a test ride and a good first ride in it. I was pleased with everything I saw, heard and felt. Ive read about sunroof issues but this is to new to tell. I drove the Traverse and didnt like it. Other reviews will talk about acceleration. Well if you want to jump off the line you should get a sports car. These are family haulers. Yes, gas mileage should be attacked by the Honda engineers. 25 to 30 highway. The technology is out there. While everyone will not be pleased, take a good test ride and shop around. Youll find the Honda fits your needs and thats what counts in the end. Its about what you require in an SUV.

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  Love It - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By David - August 10 - 4:38 pm

  Shopped and shopped and drove every "competitor": Mazda CX-L, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia. My conclusion: while other car makers try to imitate each other, Honda builds something truly smart. We were unimpressed with how the other vehicles accommodated our family of 2 adults 3 children. Once we sat in a Pilot and drove it we were completely sold. No comparison in the roominess and comfort department. Very quiet, solid drive - doesnt feel like a truck, but feels much more substantial than a car. Were getting about 16 mpg around town and 23 hwy - good enough for me. Ive never driven anything Ive enjoyed so much.

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  Pilot 2011 - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By Tushar - August 4 - 10:07 am

  It is very spacious. The space utilization and storage spaces are beating everyone in its peers. The exterior is very stylish and impressive.

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  Second Pilot Purchase - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By Chris DeLuca - July 29 - 8:30 pm

  Purchased this truck on 7/22/2010. The ride is very smooth, and its fun to drive. I understand the gas mileage is not the best, but you take that into consideration when you buy a larger SUV. Had a 2007 Pilot and loved it, just traded it in for a new 2011. Best reason to buy a Honda is the resale value and reliability! My last Pilot, all I had to do is change the oil and rotate the tires, very low cost of ownership.

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  Lovin My Pilot - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By jayceebee - July 29 - 3:26 pm

  Weve had this Pilot since the end of March 2010. So far the driving experience has been great with the exception of the poor gas mileage (14.4 in the city), some misunderstandings with voice recognition, and sunroof not closing at times. We have taken it back to to dealer with ref.to the sunroof and it was reset. (We still experience the roof not closing on occasion.) Otherwise the drive is nice & comfy, gadgets are good, exterior is strong, and interior is roomy. Weve taken road trips with the the dog and other family and you cant beat the space or comfort.

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  A great car overall - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By TBell - July 27 - 9:49 pm

  We have been very pleased so far with our new pilot. Only complaint is build quality, as I expect perfection when purchasing a new car. Two issues since purchase two months ago. Large gouge on interior door at delivery and now the paint is peeling off bumper. Dealer fixed door, but just noticed the paint problem.

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  2011 Pilot: A nice upgrade - 2011 Honda Pilot
  By AJA - July 27 - 12:41 pm

  Had this a month now (EX-L w/NAV) and am enjoying it. Yes, there are a lot of buttons on the dash, but you have a CD changer, iPod connection, XM satellite, & AM/FM radio, so I would expect that. Fortunately, these controls are easily worked with controls on the steering wheel! Built in Bluetooth is a nice feature as is the back-up camera mounted over the lic. plate. Leather seats are comfortable and the 8-way drivers side seat is also nice. There is an issue with the moonroof not closing automatically, but I dont mind holding the button for it to close until they have a fix for it. Gas mileage is not great thus far, but I didnt expect it to be the same as my CR-V. Overall, very happy.