Overview & Reviews

The 2005 Honda Pilot receives a new 255-hp engine, along with numerous functional changes. A tire-pressure monitoring system has been added, and EX models with leather get vehicle stability control. Slightly increased fuel capacity helps extend driving range, and a revised power steering pump provides improved on-center steering feel. Inside the cabin, the instrument panel has been tweaked with ambient lighting and a six-disc CD changer for all EX trims. A driver footrest has been added, and leather-upholstered EX models can now be had with a sunroof. The LX now has standard keyless entry, and all models get an integrated remote key and fob. Honda has made slight frame changes this year that resulted in improved IIHS crash test ratings.

• Roomy interior with eight-passenger seating, versatile storage and cargo-hauling abilities, many standard features, comfortable ride, smooth power delivery.

• Mediocre towing capacity, side curtain airbags not available, feels big behind the wheel.

User Reviews:

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  Love the Pilot!!!! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Ex-Ford owner - December 25 - 8:00 pm

  Traded in our 2001 Windtsar SportSE Van, and were looking to purchase Odyssey. But after test driving Odyssey, wife wanted to test the Pilot. Fell in love with the Pilot immediately. It rides just like the Odyssey, but appears to have much more room. Engine is very peppy (cruises at 80mph at 2.5RPM) and gets decent gas mileage. We even did a little off- roading, and had no problems with traction or slipping. We didnt think we wanted the EX, as we felt the options werent anything we needed to spend the extra money on. But after seeing the LX, side by side to an EX, visually, the EX is a much sharper, better looking vehicle. Weve had no problems mechanically whatsoever, unlike our Windstar.

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  2005 pilot - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By mcginchristine - December 23 - 2:40 pm

  Love it!!!!!!!!! The pilot is very smooth and very comfortable to drive. It has alot of leg room and the entertainment system is a bonus. I drive alot of miles and it is a pleasure to drive.

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  Excellent Family SUV - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Monika - December 20 - 5:30 pm

  I never thought I would buy an Van much less an SUV but Honda proved me wrong. Their vans and suvs in mho are the best on the market. Thanks for making an SUV that seats 8. Having 5 in our family gives us the ability to go on long trips and have room for everyone and our stuff. Now you have a truck and my husband is actually considering buying it. He never wanted a truck before.

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  Love the Pilot! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By JD - December 5 - 8:52 pm

  Ive had the Pilot EX for just over two years and its the perfect vehicle for a family with two kids and their stuff. Everyone who rides in the Pilot cant believe how smooth and quiet the ride is. The Pilot is also fast. I dont "get on it" that often but it really moves when it has to. I have 42K on the clock and its been super reliable. The size of this SUV can feel a little clunky around town and the highway ride is great.

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  Very good but not perfect. - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Bo - December 1 - 6:13 pm

  Primarily bought the Pilot because of top ratings and I was tired of Minivans and their poor resale value. Had for 7 months and 7,xxx miles. Ride, comfort (we do not regularly use the 3rd row), performance combined are top notch. Felt I negotiated a very good deal at years end - the whole "late in the month and late in the year" discounts and the fact that the dealership was trying to make the "Presidents Award" with sales volume helped. Performs well on regular gas, better on premium. This is a heavy (but nimble) SUV. The mileage numbers on your window sticker may appear larger that your actual mileage. Maybe its not broken in?

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  Old mule never dies - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Wayne - November 19 - 7:45 am

  I have a 2005 Honda Pilot with 226,000 miles on it. Had to replace one speed sensor in all this time. Great ride, a lot of room and a great car.

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  second pilot - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By akschaf - November 15 - 11:56 pm

  We traded our 2003 EX-L in for a 2005 EX -L-Nav. I very impressed with the improvements made, sunroof, more power, heated seats and heated mirrors along with other changes. The nav system works great. We had the 2003 for approximately 2 years 4 months and put on approx 33,000. We had some trouble under the warranty, I was never comfortable with the transmission and felt it was best to trade in. I would recommend to all.

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  Priceless - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Nancy - November 11 - 5:10 pm

  I test drove so many SUVs. It came down to the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander. There was no comparison. It drives like a dream. You have to be really careful though when you are sitting in it and its running because its so quiet you might think its off and turn it on when its already running. Buy one now. You wont be sorry.

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  Bad Truck - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By disgruntled - November 10 - 8:44 pm

  This is by far one of the worst vehicles that I have ever owned. This truck overheats. The heads went bad the vehicle is a total disaster. Seats are uncomfortable. Interior lights, light up on their own. Would not recommend the car. Would not buy again. I have owned Hondas in the past and this is by far a poorly made car.

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  Handles well - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Marcy - November 5 - 3:16 am

  Handles great on highway and in town .Good gas mileage Easy to see out all windows