Overview & Reviews

The fully redesigned 2009 Honda Pilot midsize crossover SUV sports more rugged exterior and interior styling along with a more usable third-row seat.

• Comfortable ride, ample cargo capacity, refined powertrain, adult-ready third-row seat, innovative interior storage.

• Poor braking distances, not enough power, fuel economy should be better, button-happy stereo and climate controls.

User Reviews:

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  Wonderful Vehicle - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By les_bennett - February 14 - 12:14 pm

  I never write reviews but after the outstanding performance of my Pilot this week, I felt compelled to. We had over 14" of snows with drifts up do 19". The pilot barreled right through. Up hills without any problems. The VTM kicked in as it should and functioned flawlessly. When all other were stuck at home, I powered through in my Pilot!

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  Honda Pilot EX L - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By n889js - May 30 - 8:57 am

  Bought this vehicle new in late 2008 so its the 2009 model year. Came from driving the H2 and a Ford Expedition so my expectations of this vehicles capabilities were subdued to begin with. After test driving the vehicle and reading reviews I decided to open my mind and try it. Coming from vehicles that got less than 14 mpg and going to a 20+mpg was a big improvement. The Honda from day one was very comportable driving as well as giving me the big car feel I had previously. Handling in all types of whether has been a dream especially in the snow of northern Minnesota.

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  Love this Vehicle - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By carmengiz - September 25 - 2:00 am

  We love Hondas because of their reliability, but we LOVE this truck because of its style, comfort, and room. It is by far our favorite vehicle weve ever owned!

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  Love My Pilot - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Ginnie - August 4 - 5:21 pm

  I have been driving my Pilot now for 1 months now and I dont have any complaints. It is a comfortable, roomy vehicle and I feel safe driving it.

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  2009 honda pilot lx 4wd - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By satisfied driver - July 4 - 12:38 am

  This vehicle has been with us for more than a year now and we are just completely satisfied with it. We drove it to the central and eastern US, never had a problem with it. Its so comfortable and has a lot of room (we have 2 boys and a ton of toys). The pilot is solidly built and make us feel really secure. It is fun to drive and I feel like I am always in control.

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  Great car - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Ben - May 1 - 5:10 pm

  We have had our Honda EX 4WD for a year and have put 30,000 miles on it. It is by far the best car I have ever owned from the standpoint of reliability, build quality, and just overall satisfaction. We use the 4WD in the sand and in the snow, and it performs perfectly. I have gotten as much as 23.5 mpg on a trip of 700+ miles, and that was driving around 70 mph for much of the way. The only problem we have had was with the remote keys which was corrected by the Dealer. This is my first Honda, but definitely wont be my last.

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  45,000 miles and still no problems - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By BB - April 22 - 8:44 pm

  Im not sure why the magazine writers do not get it with this SUV. Everyone that rides in my Pilot wants one. It is actually my work car, and I put over 30k on it a year. Im averaging about 23 mpg with a mix of city and road driving. It is the most versatile, comfortable vehicle that I have ever owned. I grew up on many car lots and I have driven a lot of vehicles. This is the best SUV on the road. Honda stepped out with a design that people originally thought was ugly, but now is seen as boxy cool.

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  Best vehicle that Ive ever owned - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Mark - March 21 - 9:24 pm

  Ive had this car for over a year, and it has been great! Its averaged 20.5 mpg. It has a smooth ride. It tows like a champ, and handles off-road very well.

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  Realistic View - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By PilotAfterPilot - March 12 - 12:59 pm

  First let me say that all reviews depend on what the reviewer wants from a car. I needed a car that would be safe for my family, functional, and a good value. The Honda Pilot delivers on all accounts. One of the best features for us is the interior room. With the width of the 2nd row seat you can easily fit a normal sized adult in the middle seat between 2 car seats, good luck doing that in a Highlander! First hand experience says the car is very safe as well. Last month another Pilot lost control and hit us head on. Both cars totaled, no injuries, and I had my kids and parents in the car! Im getting my 2010 Pilot tomorrow. The car also drives well, and did great in the snow!

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  pleased - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By pleased - February 27 - 12:15 pm

  I looked @ Saturn Outlook, NIssan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia,and Buick Enclave. I was pleased with all of them but I wanted a vehicle that had great resale value, safe,good gas mileage and is known for longevity. I did research between all of them compared features I wanted and did not. Everytime I thought I wanted another brand I was back @ the Pilot. It is very comfortable and It fitted me well. I took my Pilot to the mountains and was averaging around 30-32 miles per gallon. I truly recommend this vehicle.