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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  Excellent - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Less2PTS - September 26 - 10:00 am

  The most sensible automobile I have ever owned and its a Honda.

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  Kid friendly - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By kenntex - September 26 - 10:00 am

  It is good looking, reliable, and versatile. The rear DVD system is great for the long drives necessary here in deep West Texas. The ruggedness is fine for our unpaved roads but smooth enough of a drive for having to travel to the mall..... 3 hours away. Good gas mileage, too.

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  Pilot Review - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Roxy - September 26 - 10:00 am

  great SUV dependable sharp-looking SUV

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  Luv my traveler - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By nmtraveler - September 26 - 10:00 am

  Very comfortable on long distance. Enough power and control to climb the Mt. Washington Autoroad. Well worth the price.

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  I love this pilot - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By hauck - September 26 - 10:00 am

  I had owned a lincoln navigator and it was stolen from me so I went in search for another car and found the honda pilot. I really love it. It has all the bells and better gas mileage. I was also able to get a 2004 for the same price as a 2002 lincoln navigator.

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  I LOVE my Honda Pilot - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By dazzcoach - September 26 - 10:00 am

  The Pilot looks smaller on the outside than it actually is on the inside. We traded in a Dodge Durango that seated 7 passengers. Much to our surprise our Pilot seats 7 just as comfortably! The head room is also great as have much less in my Jeep Cherokee.

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  My Pilot - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By CBAMonty - September 26 - 10:00 am

  I have driven Hondas since 1977 and have never been disappointed. This is a step up. We started with a civic, then Accords and now this. It has ease of handling, dependable and comfortable.

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  Fairly satisfied - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By TC IN TEXAS - September 26 - 10:00 am

  Biggest disappointment> no auto door lock when put in gear. -No unlock from inside with door handle, have to hunt around for poorly placed, badly situated lock/unlock button. Seat adjustments seem to revert to a setting unlike previous setting -Poor gas milage. -Ac instructions vague and confusing. -Rear (heavy) door is unassisted & cumbersome

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  My Honda Pilot - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Mattious0215 - September 26 - 10:00 am

  This has to be the best SUV I have ever owned After having a Ford Explorer I will stick with Pilots from now on. I have never had anyproblem withit. To be a SUV it gets the sped great, and it swoops arond curves like a charm.

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  Great SUV - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By tparadise - September 26 - 10:00 am

  I love it. not great on gas but it is an SUV. Great ride. I would have like to have had the option to add a sunroof