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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  Worth the wait - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By skid - May 20 - 10:00 am

  As a first-time SUV buyer, I did alot of research to find the right one. From everything I read, the Honda Pilot was at the top of list, and it remained there after test driving many others. The 2004s were just arriving on the lots when I made my decision, but they were in short supply. It took awhile for mine to finally come in, but it was definitely worth the wait. If youre hesitant on which SUV to purchase, you cant go wrong with the Pilot - you wont be disappointed.

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  tyliyl - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By kdgk - May 20 - 10:00 am

  GREAT CAR, I LOVE IT!!!!!!

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  This Thing Rocks - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By MasterOfPuppets - May 20 - 10:00 am

  I have only had this 2004 Pilot for 4 days. All I have to say is WOW. It drives so nicely and handles really well. I have had an explorer, outback, saturns, etc, and this SUV is by far the best I have had. I went with the DVD system instead of the navigation. I heard to many bad things about the Honda Nav system they put in the pilot. It is njot the same as the Accord nav system. the DVD sounds awesome and my son loves it. GO BYE THIS VEHICLE!!!

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  Pilot - A Cut Above - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By PGadget - May 16 - 5:43 am

  Relative to other vehicles we test drove, we simply found the Pilot a cut above anything else out there for the money we had budgeted. This vehicle replaces a 2002 CRV, so its obvious an upgrade. Feature-wise, were quiet happy with it. We looked seriously at Saturn Outlook, 2006 Pilot, and Toyota Highlander. Outlook, from a drivers view, just didnt feel right. Highlander felt pretty decent, but didnt care for fit for passengers in 3rd row. 2006 Pilot felt great from a driving standpoint, but felt like it had less leg room in 2nd row than our CRV. After two test drives on the 09 Pilot and there was little doubt. This was a smart pick.

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  chiefs review - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By chief1234 - May 14 - 2:00 am

  This suv is everything you read about and more! My wife owns an suv $20,000 more expensive as soon as I got mine she wanted to trade.

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  Stuck Accelerator - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By glenn debell - May 14 - 2:00 am

  I have the all weather floor mats. After going to a commercial carwash and not realizing that they did not secure the mat to the pins the the floor. Upon entry to the vechicle I evidently moved the mat forward. Applying full throttle caused the pedal to stick open. The pins are not designed to accomodate the all weather mats. I would like to see a recall om this item.Wind noise from bug sheild is absurd!

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  Honda Pilot - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By GuyR - May 14 - 2:00 am

  Typical Honda qualilty. Best riding SUV I have ever driven (previous SUVs, 1995 Jeep Grand, 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, 1998 ML320, 1999 Jeep Grand). Off-road ability weak compared to my previous but does fine for most dirt roads. Interior is a pleasure. Ride is very smooth. I find the radio controls confusing which is a first for me. Plently of interior cargo room with rear seats folded down. Second row doesnt really fold flat so 4x8 plywood seems to want to slide out the rear door. I wish the rear liftgate glass opened separately but this is common in this class. Overall a great truck and well worth the money.

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  My son is a Pilot as well..... - 2016 Honda Pilot
  By Debbie L. - May 13 - 2:46 pm

  Absolutely love this pilot. Very comfortable, excellent safety features, stylish. I went from an Audi to my Honda Pilot and just LOVE it. Its the 2016 model so not boxy and large like it used to be (which I liked as well). I still get it confused with the Mercedes SUVs that are in the parking lot as well as the BMW SUVs. I am surprised on the gas mileage we are getting with our Pilot - averaging 25-28 mph - which is more than we were getting with our Audi A4. This Pilot is everyone in our familys favorite!

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  piolt - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By ken - May 12 - 4:26 am

  Great to drive cornering and pickup just blew away my old Jeep. Plus with all the extra room (seats 8) and still has room to hit the beach with the kids.

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  This Is A Honda? - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By jaxson5 - May 9 - 2:00 am

  I so wanted to love this car! But what a disappointment. Much of the blame goes to the service dept. at the dealership who scratched the ENTIRE side of my car when it was in for running board installation. This led to a trip to their body shop, which tore my car apart to repaint. Voila! I was left with a whistling windshield, ill-fitting moldings and clanky suspension noises. Back to the service dept.---> windshield still whistles, & the clanking has been replaced with a bucket-of-bolts-style clicking noise from the brakes. "Pilots are known for this" says the service guy. Lovely. To make a long story short, my Pilots for sale. Im getting a BMW.