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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  GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By nnrgraham - December 29 - 2:00 am

  Rides and handles like a car. Wider than most which is important. Good space and milage for SUV. Hey, its a Honda!

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  vroom vroom - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By derwood - December 29 - 2:00 am

  I like it alot.

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  Bulletproof! - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By borntodrive - December 28 - 1:49 pm

  There is only one word that describes this car... bulletproof! Im 18 and thus I have done things to it that I regret, yet barely phases it! It is a ballerina in the snow, and very comfortable for a long drive (I put 50 miles on it a couple days ago) and avoided an accident with my friend (AMAZING brakes). Excellent power too, great soundtrack when you step on it, and not bad mileage when driven correctly! Had a friend say she liked this car better than my friends 6 month old Grand Cherokee. Very roomy in the back, routinely transports 4 friends with no problems. Not another car among us that can do it so well (save for my moms minivan). Some of my friends call it "The Beast". It sure is!

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  New EX-L - 2010 Honda Pilot
  By John - December 28 - 6:55 am

  Took a 600 mile road trip over Christmas. The pilot did great, we have one 15 month old and another on the way. The vehicle is roomy and very comfortable to drive. Love all the cubbies to store stuff in. The suspension is amazing and the highway ride is great as well. I did not notice any lack of power and got 21mpg as it is not broken in yet. Go drive one for yourself, I drove a lot of vehicles but none of them stacked up safety and feature wise to the Pilot.

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  Great Utility Vehicle - 2010 Honda Pilot
  By scooterpower - December 27 - 12:59 pm

  This is probably the best appliance you can buy for your family that doesnt guzzle gas. Quality is great, mileage is excellent. 20mpg is nice for such a large truck, but weve always had hi-po cars in the garage (V10 M5, M3, S2000, Cayman S) so mileage isnt a deal breaker for us. Quality/design of interior is on par with the best from Germany, too bad the outside is vanilla. I prefer the looks of the Traverse & CX-9 to the Pilot. 1 major flaw three weeks in and weve got a huge windshield crack! I havent even made a payment yet... Overall great car, but Id prefer a wagon to ANY SUV. We really do not need the 3rd row seats.

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  Soccer moms yes, outdoor enthusiast no - 2010 Honda Pilot
  By LWT - December 26 - 12:21 pm

  The interior is excellent. Vents for even the 3rd row passengers, 3 climate zones (driver, passenger, rear), plenty of cup holders, 3 power outlets, and lots of nooks to hide stuff. The benches are very short though! Not a lot of thigh support. You sit down and almost feel like your legs are dangling. Road noise is a problem also, even though I bought the EX-L which supposedly has thicker glass to cut down on this. Havent noticed the same pulling to the right that others have (1500 miles driven), and the mileage I get is no where near advertised. I avg. 19 hwy, 16 city. The Pilot is very wimpy on trails, and I have yet to take it out on the sand (Im a little scared to do so).

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  pilot - 2004 Honda Pilot
  By mapster - December 24 - 10:00 am

  best vehicle i ever owned

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  Love it - 2010 Honda Pilot
  By Coop - December 23 - 11:10 am

  The Pilot doesnt disappoint. We test drove the Veracruz and Traverse and found the Pilot the best of everything for the money. We dont agree with Edmunds assessment. The options and luxury for the price is not comparable with the Chevy and the Hyandai. Weve already taken a road trip with three kids and two grandparents and the Pilot performed better than we could have hoped. The ride is great and it handles very well.

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  Excellent vehicle - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By Karla - December 23 - 1:56 am

  I took one look at the workmanship in a 2006 Toyota Highlander and it didnt compare to the excellent workmanship in the Pilot.

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  Honda Pilot saved our lives - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By jen - December 22 - 3:51 pm

  My two sons and I hit a tree going 60 mph on 684 in Westchester County, NY. We all walked away the inside of the car stayed intact even though the front was demolished. I cannot say enough about the car.