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 !! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Joe - April 20 - 12:39 pm

  This has been the best SUV experience. Only maintenance has been oil changes and service agreement maintenance. Runs like a top. Exterior and interior looks are average but engine and roominess make up for it. Cant beat the Honda workmanship!!

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  10 year old Honda Pilot...strong vehicle. - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Chris Williamson - April 17 - 6:53 am

  Ive always wanted an SUV. Dreamt of driving a Ford Explorer. Then I came across this Honda Pilot at the dealerships used lot. It had one adult owner and meticulous records, taken in for oil changes, maintenance, and repair like clockwork. So it was in great condition and it showed. Ive now been driving it for a few months and I love it! It has 3 rows of seats in case I need to haul people, but those fold down to create a lot of cargo space if I need to haul equipment. Its a 2005 so of course I upgraded the stereo (had a tape player lol). The speakers are next. the starter went out as did the AC. The starter was a pain to fix but I did it myself. The AC I havent taken in yet. Hopefully it doesnt cost too much. Overall a great ride!

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  Great SUV ! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By kiko - April 15 - 10:49 pm

  This vehicle is awesome. I own a BMW X3 and the Pilot comfort ride is just as good. I enjoy the fuel economy it gives compared to other SUVs. Its roomy and the engine has a nice pick up. I have the EX-L and love the upgrades. I just cant get enough of my Honda Pilot. TRUST ME, I have a Toyota 4runner, BMW X3, Nissan 300z, along with a small list of cars but I just cant get enough of the pilot. I love my Honda. Its one of the BEST car buys that Ive made in my life !

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  Less than 500 miles and a serious prblm - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By huntersdl - April 9 - 11:00 pm

  I love Hondas ... dont get me wrong... but I now believe the street rumors that they arent as reliable as they used to be.... My story.. on the second day of ownership... less than 100 miles I start to brake but it is doing nothing... I press harder and the pedal goes down to the max and its just barely stopping... luckily no one was in front of me... finally stopped and tested it at the next light and it worked fine... 3 weeks later it happened to my wife and again lucky no one was in front... Called honda and they agreed with me in that they think it is the master Cylinder.... We will see if it fixes it but less than 500 miles and it does this? Im optimistic it will be ok!

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  Very Pleased - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By donl - April 2 - 3:05 pm

  Have driven vehicle off road and in snow without incident. Very comfortable for me whereas most cars bother my back driving for extended periods. Mileage as advertised. First vehicle owned that required absolutely no warranty work.

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  2005 Pilot EX-L - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Bucky - March 24 - 4:26 am

  Ive had this vehicle for 6 months and 9000 miles. The vehicle is extremely peppy. The horsepower is rated at 255. I think the 2006 Pilot is rated at 240. Can this be right? My Pilot is white and has the rear A/C and all windows are tinted. It was one hot summer here in Dallas and this thing kept me cool. A $9 oscillating fan in the back helps things too. Ive had two four wheel drive adventures in the Pilot. The first one was in 5 inch deep mud. I was nervous and put the VTM 4 switch on. The Pilot pulled out of the mud fairly easily. The second time was yesterday in some damp grass and Im guessing a 30 degree angle. It went right up twice. Once with the VTM off and then with the VTM off.

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  Gas mileage is terrible! - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By L Lenell - March 19 - 7:13 pm

  I like the car but cant afford the gas. We are paying about $80.00 a week for gas. I wish we had gone with the cr-v

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  Out of control Pilot - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By JD - March 9 - 8:16 pm

  Ive had my Pilot EX for almost three years. Overall Ive been very happy with it but Ive had two unexpected problems within the past couple months. The starter died and was luckily covered by Honda of America and most recently when I was driving on the interstate doing around 50MPH on dry pavement, the vehicle lost control after I switched lanes to avoid a car that cut in front of me. This resulted in a crash off the road. I have no idea what caused this crash. Maybe ESC would have prevented this incident. The vehicle didnt roll and unfortunately it wasnt a total loss. Once a car is taken apart, its never the same.

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  Great car - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Eric - March 6 - 1:51 pm

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  Honda Pilot - 2005 Honda Pilot
  By Lee - March 4 - 5:20 am

  Best test drive I have ever had. This SUV drives nice and tight, closest feeling to car that I have found in an SUV. The gas mileage seems to be improving as I break the motor in more. Wish I went for the leather, but other than that, no regrets yet. I would buy one again.