Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Worry about all the electronics... - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By aandie67 - June 25 - 9:53 pm

  I really love my 2017 Pilot ex-l. Lots of room and fits my teenage boys, 130 lbs dog, and all of our stuff perfectly. Great mix of options - even at base level - I was a bit disappointed that it does not have heated side mirrors, even though my 2008 Odyssey ex-l had it. I have about 8K miles on it... and recently have experienced the audio screen going black - only audio - the screen works otherwise. Honda has no service updates, and has no records of this being an issue on 2017 models - though there is plenty of problems documented on the piloteers board - for earlier models. I am hoping it is just a loose fuse and it not an indication of bigger problems.

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  The Honda Elite is my XT5 - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By C. Alan - June 8 - 10:38 am

  I love this vehicle! I have owned 12+/- Hondas, with all of which I have been very pleased. I was going to buy a Cadillac XT5, but then I saw the Pilot Elite. Wow! My past experience with Honda and the fact a comparably equipped XT5 would have cost me $15,000 more than the Elite, made my purchase a no-brainer. The ride, quietness,and safety features are superb!

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  Pilot vs mdx - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Lee Liebenstein - April 1 - 9:46 am

  I have been a loyal Acura owner for years. But after drving the MDX, I liked the features and looks on the Pilot better. Could not Justify the 9700 difference in price. If the the price was the same id still by the Pilot. Only 1000 miles so far, but i love the Pilot.

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  An all-star utility player - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Simon - March 3 - 10:09 pm

  We looked at the Tahoe, Armada and Highlander and the pilot won us over on its winning combination of performance, economy, advanced AWD system and value. We travel to Vermont often on narrow, private roads that are not always plowed well. Hondas i-VTM is really the Acura SH-AWD with torque vectoring. On dry roads it helps some, but it is also a winner in the deep snow, shifting power left to right as well as front to back as needed. Really great system. The cargo space in this rig is HUGE, especially with part or all of the 3rd row down. The cargo area is equivalent is size to the Tahoe and more usable as the load floor is lower. The acceleration is decent and I like the intake noise as the VTEC kicks in at higher revs. Without flogging it, Ive seen high 20s for MPG on the highway. Overall, over the first 1500 miles, weve gotten 23 MPG combined. The 9 speed feels a bit weird around 4th or 5th gear but it isnt a big deal. The push button shifter took some getting use to, but after a day we were used to it and it wasnt a big deal. I really liked the looks of the Tahoe, but for the money (and even not considering the money), the Pilot is an unbeatable combo of utility, economy and performance.

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  Love this new Pilot - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Very Happy customer - February 13 - 9:12 am

  This car is incredible. Very roomy and great car for me and my family.

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  Nice Ride! - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Beth Kuzmich - November 7 - 2:47 pm

  I LOVE my new Pilot! It is comfortable, quiet, and a nice ride. There is plenty of interior room, and head/leg room, even in the 2nd and 3rd rows. Good storage between two front seats. With the 60/40 3rd row split you can put different size cargo in and only give up minimal seating. The rear trunk space is very limited, so I would suggest installing roof rack bars and investing in a sturdy storage container. The climate control and entertainment options keep all rows of travelers happy too. Plenty of cupholders too. One of the issues I have experienced is a seriously over-sensitive front impact safety sense. It screams BRAKE at you and shakes the steering wheel even when there is no chance for front impact (this is especially true when vehicle is taking a corner to the right and there is a car coming around the same curve on the opposite side). Can be very unnerving.

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  Its a Honda - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Piloteer1 - August 20 - 5:41 pm

  Great value when selecting trim levels. Almost all or nothing. I can only imagine what you get with Touring and Elite trims. Wife wanted more bells and whistles from what we had in a 2012 Pilot LX. EX interior was rough like denim and looked like it would be too hard to remove stains. EX-L adds luxury with leather, sunroof, power front row seating, and a host of other little overlooked conveniences. I read complaints on the infotainment limits, but we love it and havent seen what all the fuss is about. We have to master the steering wheel buttons to keep our eyes on driving. The Android Auto app integration is amazing. Im sketchy on the privacy tradeoff though. But beats 1-2k for built in his. The touchscreen is responsive to our liking. Went with 2wd because I didnt like the 12 and due to sluggish acceleration and roughness. The ride quality is great. Nix the nitrogen option if you can, mixed opinion if it does anything. Eco mode is noticeable because it throttles ac, acceleration and such. Very nimble from takeoff without eco mode. Id use on highway more. Shifting is almost unnoticeable with 6 speed transmission. Still contemplating extended warranty since there is a lot of electronics involved. Lane assist is useful, again maybe more in a highway scenario. Looked at Toyota Highlander and 4runner, both couldnt beat the Pilots 3rd row capacity without pushing 2nd all the way foward. Didnt see the need for Honda-sensing, Id like a to retain some decision making while driving. Ive had 5 Hondas before this, and the 2017 exl is a winner in my mind. Only reason for some 4 stars is I just bought and dont know.

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  Classy SUV - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Dan Powers - August 14 - 10:49 pm

  Upgraded from the EX-L to the Touring AWD and love it. Purchased during Black Friday and got a great deal. Insurance premiums dropped considerably due to all the safety features. My wife loves the heated seats and remote start features. I like the roomy interior for taking my golf buddies and equipment on golf outings. The newer model has a classier body style compared to the older box style.

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  Minivan killer - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Evens Remy - May 31 - 10:02 pm

  We were shopping for a truck with good reliability, good power ,a lot of rooms and good safety records. We tested a few trucks but none match the versatility of the pilot. We are very happy with our purchase.

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  2017 elite pilot - 2017 Honda Pilot
  By Elizabeth - February 26 - 7:27 am

  Acceleration takes some time getting used to, as it feels different with the 9 speed transmission. Safety features are great, but sensitivity of lane keep assist and auto braking can be overly sensitive. On a hilly road it will sometimes go off when no other cars in sight. Comfort and convenience is superb. I love this vehicle.