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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  Love it! - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Glen - March 30 - 10:27 am

  We love our pilot. Its strong, comfy and fun to drive.

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  More for the money - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By james - March 29 - 3:34 pm

  We originally stayed away from this vehicle due to the so called expert reviews. Sorry boys but you have missed the mark. We went looking for months and at the end of the day the new Pilot is the choice for those with any common since. The Tahoe is supposedly a full size yet the Pilot with all three seats up can hold something in the rear. "like a cooler!!!!!" The Tahoe, with all the seats up, you could not get a full size cooler in the back. Take a hint Detroit.

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  Gets ALOT of looks - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Jenn33196 - March 28 - 2:00 am

  We just purchased our Pilot this month and we are crazy about it! We were looking at the Explorer, Highlander, and Trailblazer, but nothing even compares to this amazing vehicle. The best compliment thus far was from a Lexus RX 300 owner, he wanted to know who made that car we were driving? When we said Honda he was astounded. Love all features! Flow Honda was hands down the best dealer to work with! We actually bought for under MSRP with all the features we wanted! Highly recommend this SUV to anyone. Plenty of cargo room, no other SUV we tested beats the seating comfort or the ride. The quadruple five star safety rating was a huge plus.

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  Pilots Rock! - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Joe - March 27 - 12:18 pm

  As usual, my new 2009 Honda Pilot is everything that you would expect from Honda - solid, reliable, fun, etc. It has all of the features of more expensive SUVs for a reasonable price. I dont have one bad thing to comment on.

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  Beware Front Seat Back Cover - 2006 Honda Pilot
  By starfortune - March 24 - 3:53 pm

  We bought the Pilot new in 06 and started to have problems with the rear speaker--got it replaced but took 2 visits. The the tire sensor kept giving a code so the truck had to be taken in several times before they figured out the problem. The vehicle gives very good gas mileage on the average of 22 miles of combined city/highway driving. The ride is smooth and road noise doesnt seem to be a problem. Our main problem has been the front seat back cover which has fallen off 5-6 times in the past 1 1/2 years which entails multiple trips to the dealer for replacement. They dont understand the problem and neither do I. Honda America was of no help so this Honda may be the last one.

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  Best Piot yet! - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By shodanusmc - March 24 - 9:56 am

  This is my 2nd Pilot. The first one was an 03, and it ran flawless. The 09 Touring is a big step up. Fun to drive, roomy, quiet, decent power, and a lot of fun toys to make the ride enjoyable. Love the Navi and radio. So far, the first tank averaged 15 mpg in all city. Just a great vehicle. Glad to see the Michelin tires on it also.

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  the best foreign car - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Robert - March 22 - 8:35 pm

  This is the first foreign car I have ever bought. I got it at a very reasonable price. It has great mpg, I have got over 30 mpg on the highway and even higher when Im coasting! I love the bass, its crazy! You use up a lot of gas when you accelerate really fast, and it kind of sounds like a tank. My son talked me into getting it and Im glad he did because I love it.

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  Fun to drive - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Helen - March 22 - 5:10 pm

  The 2009 pilot has a lot of great things going for it. Its fun to drive, has a great ride- has comfortable seating for kids and adults alike, great pick-up, Rear DVD, great storage and easy access to 3rd row seats. We are a family of 4, with 2 small kids and it fits are needs very well. We Love our new pilot.

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  Beautiful Death Trap - 2016 Honda Pilot
  By B Smith - March 22 - 5:09 pm

  I just about died due to acceleration on braking. Car thrust out into traffic when stopping at end of our street. Others barely swerved in time crossing into opposing traffic to avoid us. Have now read others reports of identical issues. Sudden acceleration even when brakes applied. Sudden deceleration with steady accelerator pressure at slower speeds. Only 3 months with car and have had growing concern and increasing experiences with these issues. After todays incident this car has to go back. It is not safe.

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  Great Vehicle - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By nate - March 21 - 1:19 pm

  I love the Honda. Its very luxurious and has great style inside and out. Fuel Mileage isnt great but its not too bad. Cool features inside like an ipod compatible stereo.