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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  tires - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By deerhunter123 - December 8 - 10:00 am

  do not wait if you need tires,no one carrys the bridgestone tire size p235/70r/16.My pilot is sitting in the drive way waiting on a new tire which takes 3 to 5 days to get.

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  Air Compression - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By M.Chu - December 8 - 10:00 am

  Im a first time Suv owner and I love it. The only problem I have with my Pilot is that when you open the rear windows and close the front windows the outside air is compressed in the vehicle causing a sharp pain to your ears. Its worse than the popping feeling of an airplane. I wonder if other Pilot owners have experienced this. I have also expierenced that when you go over a bump you feel it. Its not a smooth ride when it comes to bumps in the city (NYC).

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  Vibration - Shake, Rattle & Roll - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By TimP - December 6 - 8:04 pm

  I bought my 2006 AWD Honda Pilot EX-L RES in October of 2006. The Salesman was OK, but the rest of the Sales Staff was total HIGH PRESSURE and snobbish. This is my first Honda and my last. Its been in the shop 5 times since I bought it ONE month ago. It has such a severe vibration problem between 60-65 MPH that I cant stand to drive it. Check out the Pilot forums and you will see its a widespread problem that Honda refuses to fix. Overall, this vehicles build quality is absolutely the WORST of any vehicle I have ever owned. All I can say is " DONT BUY ONE ! "

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  Wendys Wonderful Ride - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By yankeeladee1 - December 6 - 6:39 am

  I have had nothing short of a fantastic experience with my Pilot. The ride is comfortable, seat belts for everyone, room galore, great heating/cooling, and a great stereo from the factory. Ive driven it long distance (2500 mi) and had no troubles of any kind...no mechanical nor body aches either. The seat comfort is unbelievable until you ride in it for a time. It offers enough support for long distances and is firm enough for 4-wheeling. I love my Pilot...though Id like to customize the interior to suit my needs a little better.

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  Quality makes for good purchases - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By dmyers - December 4 - 10:22 pm

  Overall very comfortable ride. Great on long trips. Gas mileage not bad and almost lives up to the reviews within a mile or two.

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  One of the Best - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Kenny Dodson - December 4 - 9:04 pm

  This has been one one the best vehicles I have ever owned( strike that.... It is THE best) I traded in my Lexus RX300 because I needed a larger vehicle ( my son made the family number 5 and the Lexus just became too small). I was kind of second guessing myself at the beginning thinking I should have stayed with another, larger Lexus( but the price was astronomical for the Lexus 450) so I finally decided on the Honda Pilot. Man, after owning this car for a year and a half, this was only a lease but at the end of this lease option I am definitely keeping this car in the family. Comfort, size, safety and driving stability all makes this car a must have.

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  best suv ever by far - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By Victor - December 4 - 8:49 pm

  This is a Honda product! This means that the reliability is the best, the value is great and performance is the top of the line. This SUV drives like a car and carries up to 8 passengers, safety is 100%!! So Great!!!

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  GREAT Car! - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By Buck - December 2 - 11:42 am

  picked it up 60,000 mi ago. never once been back to the dealership. 4WD is awesome.

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  Gotta Love It - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By BPGene - November 30 - 5:53 am

  The week after buying our new Pilot, we had a 24" snowfall. It took several hours for the plows to get the roads open, but our new Pilot handled everything we threw at it without any fuss. I was very impressed with its ability to handle all that snow and icey roads without any kind of slippage. We couldnt ever tell when the power engaged the rest of the wheels. The impecable build of this vehicle is almost perfection. It feels and sounds solid when you close the doors and drive/ride in it. I have heard people say they dont get the kind of mileage they expected, but we get 20mpg up & down a 7% grade every day going 42 miles to work and just last weekend got 22.8mpg on a 300 mile trip.

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  Needs Better Paint - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By S Gregory - November 27 - 1:11 pm

  I love my Honda Pilot, but not happy with the PAINT job. The paint on the bumper started coming off in less than a month after we bought it. I have noticed little chips in the paint along with little dings. The pilot drives very smooth, more like a car, and very roomy inside.