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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  2005 PILOT - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Matt - April 28 - 2:26 am

  Great vehicle. Seller could not tow his extra large boat & trailer, we have no need for that. Sits 7 comfortably. Gas mileage is not the greatest but okay compared to other SUVs. A very comfortable ride. DVD system is excellent. Overall we are very happy with the purchase.

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  Fantastic - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Tekay - April 21 - 2:00 am

  Test drove a number of other cars Like the Toyota 4 runner the mazda mdx ,and jeep they all had high price tages the toyota and jeep didnt have very much driver room. the mdx seemed to be shorter in the lenght of front end and sloped downward and for the price and comfort the honda pilot was much better.

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  Getting to like it - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By tpc - April 19 - 2:00 am

  Purchased the vehicle over the phone after calling 5 dealerships and getting the price on an EX-L down $2200. We are paying $398 a month for a 36 months lease-12k miles a year. We put down $1598. The buyout at the end of the lease is $18,200. Very happy so far with the vehicle. Its our 5th Honda. Never any problems. I have a 98 F150 pickup and use it for work. Piece of American crap. Would never consider an Explorer for the family.

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  coach - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By COACH - April 16 - 6:36 am

  I have no complaints about this car - it has just about anything one could ask for - rides & handles nicely - excellent pickup & the engine is not overly noisey - - outside noise is minimal - seats are very comfortable - wife has a back problem ,but thes seats have helped a lot - no extra cushion needed -

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  Love to drive - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By Joy - April 14 - 6:30 pm

  We bought this car 2 weeks ago and now the Pilot has 3000 miles on it, we live in TX and we love to drive with this car only for out of town very week more than any other cars I bought before, and the engine very smooth.

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  Rides better than m MDX - 2016 Honda Pilot
  By Greg bill - April 9 - 11:38 am

  Honda has it wrong with the way they market... lots of options on EXL but most cars on the lot only come with one.

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  Uncomfortable drivers seat - 2007 Honda Pilot
  By mesergey - April 9 - 7:53 am

  For 4 years I had my Honda Pilot 2003 and I loved it! It was a very comfortable drivers seat and had a lot of leg room. I renewed my lease and got a new Honda 2007 Pilot. The drivers seat does not have the same leg room as my previous Honda. That is, the driving seat does not slide back enough and makes driving uncomfortable. It’s very disappointing to me

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  I love my Pilot - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By AnnaB - April 8 - 6:55 pm

  I traded in my 850 Volvo Wagon for the Pilot - I cant believe how much more I enjoy the car. The space is great! All three kids can bring a friend and watch a movie while I can listen to whatever I want. It has 32k miles and not a single proble! Great Car!

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  50K and still good - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By toddhopp - April 8 - 1:25 pm

  Having just re-read the long term test for the 2003 Pilot I wanted to relate my long term opinion. First, the Pilot was the family choice over a mini-van. It is used 60/40 for city/highway driving. It has been extremely reliable everyday. It hauls 4 to 6 teens daily with backpacks, music instruments, ect. Bikes, sleds, and two retrievers on selected weekends. In other words this is the perfect urban/suburban vehicle. If you are researching the Pilot please read the long term test and youll find that the 2005 Pilot corrects all of the negatives in the article. Coming out of the third northern Ohio winter with my 2003 Pilot, I wouldnt want any other SUV.

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  Disappointed in my 5th Honda - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Potterybuy - April 8 - 10:00 am

  This is my 5th honda and it will likelybe my last! The quality has steadily declined. The leather seats sag and Honda is unconcerned! The interior plastic the use is so easily dented that the seat belt retractor has dented the door post repeatedly. There are numerous raddles and ticking noises. The gas mileage is around 16MPG which is below expectations. I think the changes the name on the old Honda quality to Acura and they dont care about their original brand!