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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  slim to none - 2012 Honda Pilot
  By Jim Higbee - March 24 - 10:17 pm

  hard car to find white with tan navigation 2012

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  Great SUV - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By tom - March 21 - 5:56 am

  Overall,great car. Lots of features for $$$. Drives like car. Plenty of room for hauling. Improvements, better leather seats and more precise handling. Optimal car for families w/ 2- 3 kids.

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  Sweet and Cool - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By fab5freddie - March 20 - 10:00 am

  I love this SUV. I purchased mine in August 2002 at MSRP. I enjoy its stability and comfort couplled with the great room it has. I havent had any problem with so far and I dont intend to. Guys, if you are really shopping for an SUV, try this one and you wont regret it.

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  Great First Family Car!! - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By jjgomez423 - March 20 - 10:00 am

  It is true what everyone is saying as to the difficulty of getting the exact one you want. There isnt much room for dealing on the sticker price, though I did get a great deal on mine. After comparing the Pilot with the Toyota Highlander, I instantly preferred the smooth and powerful ride of the Pilot. The interior feels VERY roomy, though the backseats are a bit tight. I dont think we could have gotten a better first family car. I am VERY happy with the Pilot and certainly plan on keeping this for a long time. We have been Toyota consumers for many years, but the Pilot has certainly won us over and made us first-time Honda drivers.

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  The Humming Pilot - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By Ward - March 18 - 4:03 am

  We really looked forward to purchasing this 2006 Pilot. It is a very nice vehicle; HOWEVER, it has a very loud humming noise w/ vibration coming from the front end. After we have made several trips to the dealer we have found out Honda has this problem with quite a few 2 WD 2006 models. They are unable to identify the problem so we are stuck with a very annoying noise and vibration that comes and goes. Hondas answer " no solution yet". I would discourage anyone from purchasing this vehicle until Honda identifies and comes up with a solution for this.

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  What a ride! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Hobo-Dan - March 17 - 12:40 am

  The Honda pilot was a car i had set my eyes on getting ever since I first saw it come up. It is a fun car to drive and with the comfort and luxury i was looking for it was the only choice! no other car in its class comes close to what the pilot has to offer. Great Gas mileage and excellent handling. Since this is an expensive vehicle you can be sure that your dealership people will treat you very well. The number of accessories means i will never be finished upgradeing my car. I love my pilot!

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  love my pilot - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By bdeschon - March 16 - 10:00 am

  this is the most fun ive ever had driving a vehicle. the level of comfort and the design of the vehicle are great. honda "did it right"!

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  One Word - Great - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By Gary 1. - March 16 - 10:00 am

  There is a 1000% difference in going from a Nissan Quest to a Pilot. My wife and I are always competing to drive the car. It is smooth, powerful, great handling, and comfortable. The kids even love the third row (though no adult would). Excellent sound system tops it off.

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  Good car w/ minor flaw - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By apgrl - March 16 - 10:00 am

  After dealing w/ a Ford for 3 yr, having the Pilot is a welcome relief. It is GREAT to drive- comfortable, smooth, good turning radius. The size is a bit cumbersome to park, but I expected that. Good fuel economy for a SUV. My only gripe: you hear a noise under the car from the fuel moving in the gas tank. Does not affect the cars performance or handling, but is a little irritating. Im told by Honda that this noise is a result from the fuel tank design.

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  Disapointed in the Honda Pilot Quality - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By LanceFox - March 16 - 10:00 am

  In the last 12 months I have had my Honda Pilot in to replace the rear drive unit (entire axle), rear spoiler (missing gasket and radio (broken cd button). We have always been a Honda familty but this latest round of Honda Quality has been very dissapointing. It is no wonder that Honda has slipped in thier overall consumer quality ratings (at first I did not belive this). In addition, the Navigation system has very few roads when compared to the Hertz Neverlost System (available in rental cars)and other OEM products. We are at the point where we believe that the premium we paid for the Honda name was not worth it when compared to other vehicles.