Overview & Reviews

The fully redesigned 2009 Honda Pilot midsize crossover SUV sports more rugged exterior and interior styling along with a more usable third-row seat.

• Comfortable ride, ample cargo capacity, refined powertrain, adult-ready third-row seat, innovative interior storage.

• Poor braking distances, not enough power, fuel economy should be better, button-happy stereo and climate controls.

User Reviews:

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  Rants and Raves - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By honda_5 - March 2 - 4:15 pm

  Plenty of space, enough power to do what I need, looks great, nice features and functions.

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  practical SUV for practical person - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By hafasa - August 18 - 3:39 pm

  Had my pilot for 2 years, excellent family SUV. very comfortable on long trips. no major issues. had 2 minor issues one with the side decoration in the back kept coming loose dealer ship replaced them, the other issue was with the AC ventilation system distribution motor stopped working and had to replace the motor which also covered by the warranty. My main concern about this vehicle is the braking stopping distance way to long and it become obvious after driving different SUVs or cars.

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  Honda Pilot - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By seadog9 - May 16 - 6:08 pm

  I bought my Pilot new at the end of 2008. It has been a great work horse and has performed well (now has 38,000 miles). My only complaints are: The road noise. I have made many trips between S. Oregon and N. California and the road noise has been terrible. My other complaint is the gas milage. I proabably average, on the highway, about 18/19 mpg. I was hoping for more especially since the sticker said I should expect 22 mpg on the highway.

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  check your oil - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By jimmyh1 - December 17 - 7:06 am

  we owned the vehicle since Aug 09 and it has ran very good. I am concerned about the oil consumption Burning oil) Had all but an oil changed at the dealer,one at the local mechanic. Before going on longer trips, I always checked the fluids. Saw the oil was low. topped it off and then checked periodically. We have 25K miles on it now and used synthetic oil. It appears I am not the only one complaining or noticing the low oil level. check out carcomplaints.com. Going to see what the dealer has to say and have it documented. Please check you oil level also and if you are low, bring it to their attention. Perhaps with enough complaints, honda will have to do something, . (

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  Bit of a letdown - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Anonymous - December 6 - 2:00 am

  My second Pilot, upgraded from the 2004. Although I love Hondas reliability, the quality of this Pilot is a bit of a disappointment. Driven for almost 2 years now. I have had issues with the windows rattling from the start. Very annoying and they have been unable to fix. Seat fabric in the EX is not easy to clean and can stain. Seats squeak in the back, seat belts rattle on plastic if not straight. Overall doesnt feel as well made as my "04." It is fun to drive and I feel very safe in it. I love the large size, fits everything. Gas mileage isnt great but I didnt expect it to be. Due to rattles and squeaks, will probably be my last Honda. Need better quality on the inside.

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  Wifes 1st honda- continued - low oil now - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By jimmyh1 - December 6 - 2:00 am

  We had the vehicle for 24,000 miles and it is running good. I did notice at about 15,000 miles before an oil change it was low on oil, not low enough for the light to come on though. I been monitoring the oil level since then wondering if it was dripping for the filter or the oil plug, but nothing. Now with 24,000+ miles I still notice I need to add a quart of oil in between oil changes. Started looking on-line to see if anyone else is starting to notice the same as myself, YES they r. Check your oil level in between changes to see if your vehicle is also consuming oil too. I had been using synthetic oil at every oil change. Im curious if other owners are noticing the consumption. Look forward

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  Reliable - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By ol rassler - November 9 - 2:00 am

  Owned the Pilot now for 2 years. No problems! Mileage is 20 mpg, wish it was higher but it is a 4wd vehicle. Leather seats are comfortable, (511" driver). Some small paint chipping around front of rear wheels where body flairs out a little. Installed running boards and that stopped stones from hitting side. Exterior styling adopted from a school bus design studio. Overall like the vehicle and would probably buy another. No problems with hatch/roof.

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  Road Noise and pulling to the right - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Fred Raven - June 26 - 7:02 am

  We have found the solution to the road noise and the problem with the SUV pulling to the right on our.The original tires were Goodyear and after changing them out to the Michelin Latitude tire the problem is now solved. Honda needs to think about replacing the Goodyear tire for the Michelin. It now drives like a charm!

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  Pulls to the Right - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Terencio Hongco - May 4 - 3:16 am

  My only problem with this vehicle is it pulls to the right when youre not holding the steering wheel. The dealership already made wheel alignment twice to no avail. Also,the material they used for the interior scratches easily - cheap plastic. But over all this is a nice and reliable vehicle so far.

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  2009 Honda Pilot - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Robert - March 28 - 4:44 pm

  This our third Honda (2002 Accord & 2007 Odyssey), and the first time I have been disappointed. Dont get me wrong, this is a wholly capable vehicle big, powerful, stylish, but it just doesnt move the meter for me. We have a family of 5, so room was one of primary reasons for getting the Odyssey in 07. In 09, the wife wanted to look cooler, so we got the Pilot. Other than cool points, the Pilot does not do anything the Odyssey cant. It has less room (something I wanted), but comparably equipped, costs more. If you want more functionality, get the Odyssey (respect the van!), if you want to look cool, then the Pilot is for you.