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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  I LOVE MY 2004 PILOT - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By gacatlover - February 13 - 3:33 am

  I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED A HONDA BUT BEFORE I BOUGHT THE PILOT I WANTED TO TEST SOME OTHERS SO I DID AND WENT RIGHT BACK TO THE PILOT. I LOVE MY PILOT. I WOULDNT OWN ANYTHING BUT A HONDA!!! IF THE HONDA HAD A JAMMING STEREO SYSTEM IN IT I PROBABLY WOULD SLEEP IN IT. NEEDS BETTER SPEAKERS. NOT AS CLEAR AS IT SHOULD BE. THAT IS MY ONLY COMPLAINT.

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  Its a keeper - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Weather Lady - February 10 - 11:36 pm

  We bought our Pilot about a year or so ago, and still love it. Its reliable, quiet, and comfortable. Only fault so far is with the seat control panel on the left side of drivers seat; we are on the 2nd replacement; seems that the movement of getting in/out knocks it off the seat. Just a minor thing, but an convenience.

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  No more Fords for us! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By snowbill - February 7 - 6:10 am

  After 12 yrs of leasing Ford vehicles- Taurus, Windstar, Expedition... we went looking for another vehicle (other than at our beloved ford dealership) WOW! Great fit and finish-->we have become so used to saying-its a nice vehicle, but its a ford...rather, now we cannot believe how much more refined the Pilot EX/RES is! Great value for the money(my other car is a MBenz 500 SEL so we have the means)I would urge you to check out the Pilot - my wife loves it!

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  Great Buy! We love our Pilot! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Ryan - February 4 - 7:46 am

  We bought this vehicle to take a 21 hour road trip while my husband was deployed. My daughter (3 years old), our dog and I piled up in the Pilot with enough stuff to be away from home for 8 months. The space inside of the vehicle is great. You can pile a lot of stuff in it and there are many places to store things (like breakables or liquids). We didnt get the Pilot with the DVD player but had one installed at Best Buy and love it. I didnt want to pay for leather seats to get a DVD player. Gas mileage was a little disappointing but it does get the mileage it claims it will. I can get better mileage if I use cruise control. Vehicle has good power. Sits higher then other SUVs.

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  Great SUV, just like all Hondas. - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By jda - January 6 - 5:33 am

  This is the 10th Honda our family has owned. First SUV. Have had it 3 months and it performs more like a car than an SUV. Has excellent performance and if fun to drive. So far, no problems, build quality is excellent. I think the transmission "hunts" for gears and downshifts more often than I would like, but I am told this should improve as the transmission "learns" how we drive it. We bought it as a 3rd vehicle to have when we have more than 5 people to take somewhere or need more space to haul something larger than a "breadbox".

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  Best car for the price - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Dan - December 11 - 7:36 am

  This is a real wonderful SUV, very comfortable for 5 people, the rear additional bench its just for kids. Fuel economy is very good and after 15 months I really didnt went to any kind of repair, except oil and filter. Highly recommended.

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  The Best - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Mark Mitchell - November 23 - 9:47 am

  This is a terrific vehicle. It rides well, handles well, has lots of room and has every feature you need. Reliability is top notch and you cant beat the value.

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  Excellent SUV - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Betasigman - November 12 - 4:06 pm

  This is the best vehicle I have ever owned in terms of utility and function. Considering Ive owned a 89 Toyota Camry, 95 Isuzu Rodeo and 97 Infiniti Q45t, this is the one that you can take anywhere, anytime and with anything.

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  Great SUV - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Tom - November 6 - 4:34 pm

  Love this car. Just had an accident that totaled it and Im going to buy another one. Reliable, comfortable, quiet, fits 8 passengers (as longs as some are kids).

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  Best SUV if you have small kids - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Sam - November 5 - 12:23 am

  My wife hates to drive a minivan, so we end up buying the Honda Pilot. This vehicle is so spacious inside that you can bring along almost anything from big tents to huge coolers. This is the ideal car to take to the beach or go camping. For everyday use, this vehicle performs like any other car. But when you need to go pick up big stuff at home depot or lowes , then this car will give you a smile that lasts all day.