Overview & Reviews

Since its launch for the 2003 model year, the Honda Pilot has helped shape the market for crossover SUVs with three rows of seating. Offering V6 power, respectable fuel economy, a comfortable ride, plenty of interior space and seven-to-eight-passenger seating, the Pilot is exactly the kind of vehicle that appeals to growing families who are leery of traditional minivans. Other crossover SUVs might be sportier to drive or more stylish on the inside, but Honda's three-row crossover appeals to your practical side and packs in a lot of functionality.

Choosing a Pilot is straightforward, as Honda packages equipment in a few basic trim levels rather than offering countless options. Regardless of the year, all Honda Pilots give you three useful rows of seating and lots of storage slots, though early models are smaller and aren't quite as accommodating for teenagers in the third row. Cargo capacity has also increased over the years.

User Reviews:

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  Good Truck - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Dave-er-oni - August 14 - 10:00 am

  Just got the thing this morning. Drove 150 miles with it today. I have the white with leather trim and a DVD; the dealer also added mud flaps and cargo mat and crossbars on the overhead rack. Was marked up at the dealer 800 over MSRP but worth it. Its a great vehicle. The seats arent as comfortable as the american cars we considered (Bravada) and the dash has too much plastic and no wood which is odd for a $35,000 SUV. But that being said its very sold; very good looking; very . . . Honda (which is to say good)

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  Pilot - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By joe B. - August 14 - 10:00 am

  We had just purchased the vechile and a nearby delership who got early shipments. Worth every penny that we had to pay over sticker.

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  I Love My Pilot! - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By Cbcompton - August 14 - 12:16 am

  I have own my Pilot for 2.5 yrs and I still love this car. It has over 40000 miles and not one problem. I recently took a 3000 mile drive thru Mexico with 7 passengers and luggage and still got 19mpg. My dad was so impress by the comfort he is test driving an 08

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  Great car - 2007 Honda Pilot
  By littlegeneral - August 13 - 11:43 am

  What is not to like about this vehichle. We have had it for 4 months and love the room, the features and the quality of this vehicle. If I was going to complain it would be regarding gas mileage but that was known at the time of the purchase. I would strongly recommend this vehichle. I just wish I would have purchased several years ago instead of buying a Mercury.

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  Pilot vs. Highlander - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By Tony - August 11 - 3:08 pm

  Moved from a Highlander to the Pilot for more seating comfort. Pilot is great in the year I have owned it. Reliable and spacious although there is more road noise than the Highlander. Still in summary I am glad made change.

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  Best SUV On The Market for the Price - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Mark - August 9 - 11:46 am

  No other suv on the market touches the Honda Pilot for the price. With advanced features, build quality and Honda reliability, Honda offers an incredible vehicle for the price. It drives like a dream, gets incredible gas mileage for its size, and the assembly is perfect in every way. Dont pass this one up!

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  great car - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By denise - August 9 - 11:26 am

  i have it for 5 months and already im very satisfied......i love honda its very reliable and suits my needs in every way......you have my vote

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  This Pilot is a Pleasure to Drive! - 2016 Honda Pilot
  By IonasDad - August 8 - 5:59 pm

  I have had the Pilot Elite for almost one year now and have over 16,000 miles on the clock. Mostly city driving but have made trips from Cincinnati to Chicago, South Carolina, Tennessee, cross country to Glacier national Park and Washington State and recently to Georgia. The car performs well, I am getting over 26 mpg on highway driving, the adaptive cruise control is magic. Rear entertainment system kept my daughter entertained for 3 weeks over the summer. Dealership is GREAT and, when I had a strange noise coming from my wheel in Keystone, SD I had a fantastic dealer experience in Rapid City where they fit me in and removed a stone from brakes! The car is comfortable to drive, really LOVE the cooled front seats in the hot humid summer, great visibility and good looking too! I could moan about the GPS or Pandora interface but expect that Honda is just as impatient with these issues as we are. I would definitely recommend this family vehicle. Loads of space, too, for visits to Home Depot!!

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  happy transition - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By thinks2fast - August 8 - 10:00 am

  Have recently left BMW (3 series) and am satisfied with the performance, comfort and handling. actually considering the type of vehicle, Im impressed. Toyota was my #2 choice, 3rd row seating and Honda performance tipped the scale.

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  Great, but need improvement - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By W0W - August 8 - 10:00 am

  I am not an owner yet, but did some research on the Pilot. Good value for the money in its class, but need improvements. We need a bigger vehicle for our baby, and home improvement project for our new house. Maybe, we wait another year to see if Honda improves the Pilots. In my opinion, Hondas been playing game with demands vs. supplies. Honda makes profit at least $3000 per high demand vehicle (Odyssey, Pilot, MDX, 3.2 TL) not fair for customers. My 99 Accord has oil leak from transmission at 50K mile. This is NOT typical for a Honda. Should I buy a Honda again? I know Honda and Toyota have very good resale values.