Overview & Reviews

The fully redesigned 2009 Honda Pilot midsize crossover SUV sports more rugged exterior and interior styling along with a more usable third-row seat.

• Comfortable ride, ample cargo capacity, refined powertrain, adult-ready third-row seat, innovative interior storage.

• Poor braking distances, not enough power, fuel economy should be better, button-happy stereo and climate controls.

User Reviews:

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  2009 Honda Pilot - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Robert - March 28 - 4:44 pm

  This our third Honda (2002 Accord & 2007 Odyssey), and the first time I have been disappointed. Dont get me wrong, this is a wholly capable vehicle big, powerful, stylish, but it just doesnt move the meter for me. We have a family of 5, so room was one of primary reasons for getting the Odyssey in 07. In 09, the wife wanted to look cooler, so we got the Pilot. Other than cool points, the Pilot does not do anything the Odyssey cant. It has less room (something I wanted), but comparably equipped, costs more. If you want more functionality, get the Odyssey (respect the van!), if you want to look cool, then the Pilot is for you.

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  Best vehicle that Ive ever owned - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Mark - March 21 - 9:24 pm

  Ive had this car for over a year, and it has been great! Its averaged 20.5 mpg. It has a smooth ride. It tows like a champ, and handles off-road very well.

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  Realistic View - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By PilotAfterPilot - March 12 - 12:59 pm

  First let me say that all reviews depend on what the reviewer wants from a car. I needed a car that would be safe for my family, functional, and a good value. The Honda Pilot delivers on all accounts. One of the best features for us is the interior room. With the width of the 2nd row seat you can easily fit a normal sized adult in the middle seat between 2 car seats, good luck doing that in a Highlander! First hand experience says the car is very safe as well. Last month another Pilot lost control and hit us head on. Both cars totaled, no injuries, and I had my kids and parents in the car! Im getting my 2010 Pilot tomorrow. The car also drives well, and did great in the snow!

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  pleased - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By pleased - February 27 - 12:15 pm

  I looked @ Saturn Outlook, NIssan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia,and Buick Enclave. I was pleased with all of them but I wanted a vehicle that had great resale value, safe,good gas mileage and is known for longevity. I did research between all of them compared features I wanted and did not. Everytime I thought I wanted another brand I was back @ the Pilot. It is very comfortable and It fitted me well. I took my Pilot to the mountains and was averaging around 30-32 miles per gallon. I truly recommend this vehicle.

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  2009 pilot - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By cas - February 25 - 10:58 am

  Love this car/truck.It is very comfortable, easy to handle and very responsive. Have been averaging 20.5 for every day driving (even mix of highway and local).Road noise is no different than other cars Ive owned including a Lexus.

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  clean - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By s barot - February 23 - 4:15 pm

  I enjoyed this car very much, it has been very useful through all weather conditions and it has been a very comfortable vehicle to drive. Due to personal reasons I no longer can need ownership of this car.

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  Works 4 me - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By father of 3 - February 22 - 3:42 pm

  Replaced BMW Z4. Needed a larger car for the 3girls. This one came with everything. DVD/Nav and all the trimmings. Drives nice(obv. not a Z4). I live a pretty active lifestyle and this car works 4 me.

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  door locks - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By rlc - January 22 - 4:20 pm

  Have had numerous problems with the locks on the doors. First it was on the rear cargo door. Had to be fixed 4 times, i had the car for 3 months. Now a year later and the lock on the rear driverside door is loose. when you drive the interior lights flash and a red car lights up on the console. Not safe when you are driving around children. This is my first honda, ive always owned a chevy. not thinking ill buy another one.

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  Good Vehicle - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By C Dolan - January 19 - 12:41 am

  I bought my 2009 Pilot in January 2009. I enjoy the vehicle. Road noise could be less. Occasionally I can hear gas swishing in the tank on curvy drives, but not too often. Its very comfortable inside, the ride is standard for a SUV, not car like, but its fine. I live in the city of Boston, so most of my mileage is city driving. Disappointed with the gas mileage. I do about 90% city, I average about 14.5 per tank overall city/hwy. I installed a wood grain dash kit to cover cheap looking plastic dash. The radio buttons a bit busy but you get used to it.The pick up is good, no problems with the power. Overall I am happy with the Vehicle.

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  Good car - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By dana - January 8 - 6:38 pm

  I have found this car to be very good for a family of 5. There is lots of room for when traveling. It fits both me and my husband I am 5 ft he is 6 ft. seats are comfortable and nice, seems to go well in the snow.