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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  Enjoyable! - 2007 Honda Pilot
  By BA - February 8 - 8:00 am

  I picked up my 07 Pilot today. This is my second Pilot. It is comfortable, stylish and responsive. I wish the mpg were better, but its a vast improvement over my old SUV, a 98 Range Rover!

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  Smooth and Sharp for less - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Jaret - February 7 - 10:00 am

  Smooth ride, Easy to handle for big and small people. You get a lot for your money. Easy to get in, w/o running board

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  Very happy - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Claudia - February 5 - 3:40 am

  The lease on our 05 Pilot was up and we were so happy with it we decided to stay with the Pilot. I had seen the 09 Pilot prototype and although there has been criticism about the outside styling I LOVE the way it looks. It feels like a tough truck, but drives like a car and has plenty of room for all of us. We got the 4x4 touring with Navi and love all the features. I have friends that spend more for a vehicle to get a "name" and have less comfort and features.

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  Just had to buy a Honda again..... - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By bill carter - February 2 - 5:03 pm

  I have owned a Honda CRV for the last three years and put 85000 miles on it. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I started looking at the Honda Pilot about a year ago and finally decided to purchase one. I absolutely love it. I really like the styling of the vehicle. Both the exterior and the interior are modern, well thought out designs. The vehicle has a number of features that you would expect to find on much more expensive SUVs including XM radio, wonderful leather heated seats, and heated rear view mirrors. It is rock solid on the road with an excellent engine. Great SUV.

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  Honda Pilot EX - Black - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Jim McKenzie - February 1 - 2:00 am

  Excellent vehicle with the exception of lack of telescopic steering column. Steering wheel column is too short. In order to avoid driving with your arms straight out you have to move the drivers seat up close which shortens the leg room.

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  kids are gone - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By don - January 31 - 4:48 pm

  towing a 3,500 lb. travel trailer with no problem and still maintain 18 mpg at 60 mph. on a hot florida day with the air on and still plenty of power to pass slower vehicles with ease is a credit to this vehicles performance and quality. the normal in town avrage is17mpg with 22.3 best on hiway with 2 persons on board.

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  I Love My Pilot - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Julie - January 31 - 1:48 pm

  This is by far the best vehicle i have ever owned. Very safe and very reliable and so much fun to drive i love my pilot

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  Better gas mileage that I planned for!!! - 2010 Honda Pilot
  By agne - January 29 - 4:33 pm

  I have had the Pilot for just over a week. It is the best vehicle I have had thus far. (4th Honda we have purchased) Rides great and interior room is great. Child loves the RES. The ECO mode is great. In town mileage I am getting 18.5mpg took it on the highway this weekend for a trip averaged 24mpg on the way to our destination an 25mpg on the way home!!! Yes you read that right. That was also with regular 87 octane. If you do your part it can do its part.

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  Not impressed but keeping it real - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Ex-pecting more - January 28 - 12:28 pm

  Purchased an 05 ex cloth 12/05 immediatly began hearing a buzz or rattle coming from the "b" pillar both sides of vehicle just above the front seat belt pivot anchors. Service department, Honda rep and design engineer say it is an "Inherent characteristic of the door seal design" and they can not fix it. They will not buy back the vehicle, so I get to live with a "Buzz" in my ears. @ 310 mi have a rattle from front passenger dash @ the airbag. My mileage is 14.7 mixed driving. Radio reception & sound quality is marginal. Size and seating flexability are near ideal. The engine and tranny work together well. The steering is vague with too much on center play. Honda should be better for $30k

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  EXcellent Family Car - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By RaginPilot - January 27 - 1:51 am

  Hi is a good car. I has good suspension, power, and Comfort. Its very Reliable. Very Safe. Responds well. Has a good emergency handling. It has a Good VTM-4 system