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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2nd Pilot - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Branton - August 20 - 10:34 pmThis 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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Just got one - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Charles - August 11 - 11:35 pmMy 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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Second Pilot Purchase - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Chris DeLuca - July 29 - 8:30 pmPurchased 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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Square looks, happy ride - 2011 Honda Pilot
By newburgh bob - July 15 - 5:49 pmThis SUV delivers all we expected. The high square design allows for easy in and out. The wide wheel base and perfect crash tests gives us the secure feeling you will not get in a smaller car. On the highway we are already getting 23 mpg, within our first two thousand miles. We have read about problems with steering and moon roof but have had none of these problems. The SUV exterior could been designed with more modern style, but the rich and roomy interior more than make up for that. Overall for the money, Honda repair history and good trade in value, we are so far pleased.
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Great Vehicle - 2011 Honda Pilot
By 1st-time Honda - July 8 - 10:24 amLove my new Pilot. Very comfortable interior and ride. Better gas mileage than advertised. PLENTY of room for cargo. 3rd row reasonable for average adult, great for kids. Do have the sunroof issue periodically, awaiting the permanent fix from Honda.
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Lovin my 2011 Pilot - 2011 Honda Pilot
By c_cook2 - July 3 - 12:19 pmI bought my 2011 Pilot in April 2010. Gas mileage is not that great yet but I love the vehicle. Roomy for the whole family inside, sleek and stylish on the outside. I like its "get-up- and-go" on take-off and very fun to drive!
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Honda convert - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Johnnycyberpunk - June 1 - 5:33 amSecond Honda we bought in 4 years, after decade+ of buying Ford/Dodge - Ill still with Honda. Both buying experiences were hassle-free, price and financing were straight forward, got the deal as promised. Dealership was clean and comfortable, didnt mind being there for a few hours. Love almost everything about the Pilot, spent PLENTY of time comparing to other mid-size SUV, best value for me overall. Contenders were Jeep GC Lim., Ford Explorer EB, Toyota 4R Lim, Nissan Pathfinder Plt. Honda just seemed to do everything better, for a better price and as always peace of mind in resale value and reliability.
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Passport to Pilot - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Les - May 31 - 8:49 pmIn 2001 I purchased a Certified Used 1998 Honda Passport, I love that car but it was getting older and I figured I best get something new before the Passport starting showing signs of its age. In April I purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot (Pilots replaced the Passport) and could not be happier. The gas mileage isnt great but other than that I love it. The only complaint I have is that Honda should make Bluetooth standard equipment in all their cars. Took it out for its first long road trip yesterday and it was a joy to drive. Still have my Passport too!
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Love My Pilot! - 2011 Honda Pilot
By hondagirl - May 1 - 1:52 pmI just turned in a leased saab suv 97x and purchased my Pilot. I purchased the LX model and was concerned I was going to miss all the "perks" of driving a luxury suv. I havent missed my Saab at all! I love my new Pilot! Its roomy, rugged looking & very comfortable! It is also extremely fun to drive. Its perfect for my family. I had 3 Honda accords and then in 2005 purchased a Saab 95 wagon, and then in 2008 leased a saab 97. Both were complete headaches! They were both in the shop constantly! I couldnt be happier to be back in a Honda! I can hardly wait to take a road trip!
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Very poor residual value after 5 yrs & 70K miles - 2011 Honda Pilot
By Guy Gaspar - October 17 - 4:44 amThis Honda Pilot EX-L (it has everything except navigation) does not hold its value like a Toyota product, which is very disappointing. My Toyota Tacoma 4X4 w/90,000 miles, is two years older and has a higher trade-in value. I have not had to repair anything on it, just fluid and oil/air filter changes by the car computer notification, a few recalls, new battery at 5 yrs., new Michelin tires at 30,000 miles which greatly improved the ride quality. The tires still look new after 40,000 miles. I want to keep it but she wants a new vehicle at her retirement. I purchased it certified used with 20,000 miles. MPG mostly city is 16.5 MPG, while highway got up to the best at 22.5 mpg. at speeds between 60 - 75 mph. Jan. 5, 2017 update: Made several dealership visits over the past week and have received trade-in offers between $14K - $18 if I purchased their vehicles: 2016 Acura MDX demo w/5K miles trade-in offer of $14K one day then $15K the next day. A new 2017 Buick Enclave trade-in offer went from $16K to $18K as I walked out the door. A new 2016 Honda Pilot Elite trade-in offer was $15.5K. A Mazda CX9 offer was $14K. Although these offers are within Edmunds published values, I turned them down because they wanted me to pay their bloated prices that were above MSRP prices in most cases for their add-on trinkets of $1K -3K. Still hunting for the best "win, win" deal.
