Overview & Reviews

The 2005 Honda Pilot receives a new 255-hp engine, along with numerous functional changes. A tire-pressure monitoring system has been added, and EX models with leather get vehicle stability control. Slightly increased fuel capacity helps extend driving range, and a revised power steering pump provides improved on-center steering feel. Inside the cabin, the instrument panel has been tweaked with ambient lighting and a six-disc CD changer for all EX trims. A driver footrest has been added, and leather-upholstered EX models can now be had with a sunroof. The LX now has standard keyless entry, and all models get an integrated remote key and fob. Honda has made slight frame changes this year that resulted in improved IIHS crash test ratings.

• Roomy interior with eight-passenger seating, versatile storage and cargo-hauling abilities, many standard features, comfortable ride, smooth power delivery.

• Mediocre towing capacity, side curtain airbags not available, feels big behind the wheel.

User Reviews:

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  Perfect To Drive - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Perfect for Travel - April 20 - 8:26 am

  After driving my Pilot I will never go back to my Explorer. PERFECT for travel and ease of driving. More leg room and great for the tall person or the average person.

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  Excellent SUV - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By wendy - April 18 - 5:20 pm

  We took this SUV on a road trip through Yellowstone and the Rockies, excellent gas mileage of 23/28. We never thought we would get such good mileage from a big vehicle. The ride was very smooth and comfortable. According to one of the cons of owning this vehicle is the feeling that one feels to big behind the wheel. I am only 52" and didnt have any problems, I did not feel as though the vehicle was to big to handle. I felt very comfortable driving it. Excellent vehicle!

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  Typical honda ... which is good - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By cynic - March 30 - 12:56 am

  Bought this car in November 2004, almost 8k later still enjoying it and the mileage is improving to about 18mpg.

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  Honda Pilot - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Virgil Mellott - March 10 - 2:46 am

  Very comfortable, peppy, extremily well handling SUV. Quiet, solid, fun to drive. Navigation system is fantastic.

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  Excellent SUV - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Sam - March 3 - 8:23 pm

  Excellent handling, massive storage space, cupholders everywhere, considered the toyota 4runner and nissan pathfinder but the pilot drives and feels better. More stable cornering and better value.

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  Happy so far.... - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By nikTX - March 3 - 2:43 pm

  Seems to be a great car. I was skeptical as I was coming from a larger car and motor(excursion/diesel). I enjoy the pilot because it is fun to drive and easy to park. For everyday use and around town, I recommend this car. It is a little cramped for weekend family trips. I shopped for about 2 months including a car show. When asked what was important, my requirements were white ext. tan int. heated seats, DVD and good mileage. WHAT I GOT was white ext. "fern int, Excellent heated seats, OK DVD system, and DECENT mileage 16/18

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  The best SUV and the best ROI in SUVs - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Shantnu Chaudhry - March 2 - 10:33 pm

  This is the best value for money when it comes to families with kids who do not want to spend thru the roof for a very dependable, fun-to-drive, very reliable, reputed, solid SUV. With its all wheel drive, ABS, leather, and many other features, this is the best choice for feople who really do not care so much about the name.

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  Honda pilot review by Alan Taylor. - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By alan taylor - March 2 - 6:30 am

  I checked just about every vehicle in this class. I ended up with the Pilot because it has room, good gas mileage, is well appointed inside and looks great. Faults are that the seat adjustment is primitive and the A/C needs constant adjustment for comfort. Also the second row of seats does not lie flat. It has a 4 ft width inside which is great for a sheet of plywood. I sometimes need to do this. I would prefer that the tailgate lie flat which it does not. Neither does any other car. Ride is smooth unlike some SUVs which are choppy. I added leather.

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  minivans bye bye - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Amy - February 27 - 7:13 am

  After 14 years as a minivan owner i am in love with this SUV. I love the way it handles and feels. I am very comfortable and feel very safe in this vehicle

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  05 PILOT - 285,000+ miles and still purrs - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By DeeDee - February 18 - 8:50 am

  cons- (keep in mind that my vehicle is 11 years old) *one of my headlight lenses has moisture build up on the inside, *my cd changer malfunctions often (I have 2 cd players. The one that only takes one cd at a time plays just fine *the rubber molding around the lift gate is loosening *the keys no longer will fit nor unlock the driver door *had to replace the fan as a piece of it had come loose *when not in use, the air conditioning/heating unit makes a low grumbling noise unless the control knob is turned as far as it will go on hot or cold (when it is not in use) *the older it gets the more sensitive it is to gasoline grade. The engine light will come on if it doesnt like the gas but will go off when that gas has run out *sometimes I can smell antifreeze, but have never had a problem with the radiator or the engine temperature running too hot pros- I LOVE MY PILOT!!!!!! *It has a weird sound when its starting up (Id recognize my SUV starting up from any other vehicle) but it has NEVER failed me *it handles the road beautifully *its still a smooth ride *the engine is still quiet *the sound system is awesome *it has taken me to Lake Erie from NC at least 5 times or more per year, several times to Miami, all over the east coast, in snow storms and heavy rain with no problems whatsoever! *I love the ease of changing from 2 rows of seats to 3 rows and everyone seats comfortably *it has plenty of storage spaces and cup holders *it has quick acceleration (hubby got a warning ticket for his speed, he wasnt ready!) *I have been blessed to never have had a major repair bill. The most that I have paid for a repair is $150 for the fan *theres so much more about my PILOT that I could add. I just love it and will get another one. My Dad is looking to get one and my daughter is looking for a CRV. Love the Honda motor!!!!