2004 Honda Pilot Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.66/5 Average
551 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Leather-equipped EX models get heated seats and side mirrors as standard equipment. Honda has improved the navigation system this year with a larger database, and all models have improved walk-in accessibility to the third-row seat. All Hondas have a seatbelt reminder system added for 2004.

Pros:
  • Roomy interior with eight-passenger seating, versatile storage and cargo-hauling abilities, many standard features, comfortable ride.
Cons:
  • Mediocre towing capacity, feels big behind the wheel.

User Reviews:

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  • Honda Pilot saved my life - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    When we (my family) first got this vehicle, we loved it and thought it was great. It did everything it needed to do and did it well. This winter during a snow storm, we got into an accident. No one even got a scar. The Pilot is being fixed right now and the repairmen told us that the car did very well. Although the cost was moderately high, our insurance covered it and we already get a discount due to its safety. We are Honda fans and we love our car. Although the exterior design is not great, it causes the interior to be very functional.

  • I LOVE my Pilot - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    Extremely comfortable ride, not like truck based SUVs. Great Handling, I live way out in the country off a dirt rode prone to flooding and erosion and it handles great and feels great. Hondas usual very thoughtful interior design. Great room inside, but smaller than usual (for SUVS) exterior dimensions, which makes parking easy to handle.

  • Quality and Affordability - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    Ive had my Pilot for 3 years and my wife and I couldnt be happier with it. It has never been serviced for anything other than scheduled maintenance. Plenty of passenger and cargo room. We drove it to Maine the first year we had it, which was a 10 hour drive. I drove almost the whole way and I have never been more comfortable in a vehicle than with the Pilot. Im very impressed with the quality of this vehicle, with ample features for around $30k brand new.

  • Best "REAL HONDA SUV" ever!!! - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    This is the nicest SUV on the market!! This Honda replaced my 99 Passport that was dying a fast death at 43,000 miles!! After seeing many Pilots come and go at Desert Honda, I decided that it was time to get me a Pilot!!! The first time that I brought one home to my wife, it was equipped with every, and do I mean every option that was available through Honda. From the Rear- view camera, to the back-up and side sensors, this Pilot EXL w/Navigation had it all!!! Upon showing my wife this Pilot, she was so impressed that she wanted it right then!! I ended up waiting 4 months to get mine. What a long wait that was!!!

  • Whimpy "Pretend SUV" - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    Honda cars are pretty good...but their SUVs are pretentious Wannabes!! I traded my 2000 Civic on this pilot and quickly found myself stuck in small snow bank. A passing by Jeep Liberty had to pull me out and tore the front end of my pilot clean off and commented how Whimpy my Honda is!! At anyrate, I traded my pilot on a liberty and the difference is like comparing a coke can to a bank vault!

  • Its Bigger On the Inside! - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    I was not that impressed with the Pilot from seeing them out and about....BUT once my wife forced a test drive on me I was SOLD! It has so much leg and head room and the ride is like a true luxury vehicle. We can fit up to 8 passengers with ease. We traded in a Durango and have never regretted that decision.

  • Perfect Vechicle - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    Fun to drive especially with the Navi. system. This vechicle is loaded with all the bells and whistles. Plenty of room in the third seat for 3 people. Comfortable to drive and ride especially when you also have the DVD system""""""""""""""

  • Worth every $$$. Want to save 10K? - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    I just saved nearly $10K by going for Pilot instead of MDX. Be smart and do the same! Only thing I miss is that loaner car service!! Enough about this... Things about Pilot - good design, handling. Lot of interior space.

  • Pats Pilot - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    My 2004 Honda Pilot drives and handles great. The ride is smooth with the four wheel suspension they use. The 3.5 engine has plenty of pep. The gas mileage is less than the Camry we had, but.. Three rows of seats, we use only the front, no kids at home. They are kind of pricey, but most good autos are.

  • My pilot - 2004 Honda Pilot
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    Wife has always driven the family car, but after we sold the MDX and bought the Pilot, I volunteered. Rides and drives great for its size. Drove the Toyota Highlander but the Honda is a couple of knotches above.

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