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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  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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  The Best mid-size SUV so far - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By tangotango99 - December 18 - 9:40 pm

  This SUV is the Best Mid-Size SUV so far. The ride is one of the very best the interior is roomy. The Pilot is not the best in everything it is just above the average in all around in evaluation

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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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  One of the first Pilots built - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Bill - November 8 - 1:50 pm

  I own a 2003 honda Pilot. Its been a very good driving crossover vehicle. The front plows a little when turning. The cabin is noisy but I crank up the 155w stereo. Under 45mph it whistles and all of the window regulators have been replaced. Never buy a first year model - lessons learned. The vehicle goes great in the snow and its fun to goose it when starting out in wet conditions. This vehicle has a wide stance, not too tall, front wheel drive and would handle better in emergency manuvers where 4x4s would probably flip - very important, ask my neighbor. I bought this because I was tired of being beaten up by my previous SUVs and needed a better ride. Overall - smart vehicle.

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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.

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  12 year owner of 2005 exl pilot 200 k miles - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Peter 2005 and 2008 - November 1 - 2:57 pm

  The best bad road handling car and versatile suv in my opinion. 23 mpg at 55 / 21 @75mph. Totally reliable and rust free in Wisconsin. Easy to maintain. Driver seat leather is ripped on the riser panel to the seat pad. Radio is poor. Fantastic suv!

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  Great vehicle - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Brian - October 8 - 8:53 pm

  I would buy it again, no buyers remorse at all. My main complaint is that Honda still does not make an SUV as good looking as the domestics.