Overview & Reviews

The 2013 Honda Pilot is little changed, but in an effort to update its electronics feature content, several new features such as Honda's HandsFreeLink Bluetooth connection for smartphones and music players and a USB connection are standard equipment, as is a rearview camera. A revised interior center stack gets a standard 8-inch screen.

• Comfortable ride
• Above-average fuel economy, useful interior storage areas.
• Roomy third-row seat

• Disappointing braking distances
• Cumbersome to drive.
• Some cheap interior plastics

User Reviews:

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  2013 "Pilot" ECO Mode Vibration - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By dr_frivolous - March 12 - 11:57 am

  This being my second new Honda Pilot in six years I would have to say Im somewhat disappointed. Even though the 2013 Pilot has been totally redesigned from my previous 2008 Pilot, Ive found serious flaws with the engine and transmission. The 2008 Pilot never had any noticeable "spark knock" whereas the 2013 definitely does. Also, there is a distinct vibration while in ECO mode when traveling on relatively flat roadways when applying light fuel pedal pressure. Lastly, the molding over the rear door is noticeable uneven. It appears (with the exception of the molding) these are things I will have to live with as the Dealership says they are natural characteristics of the vehicle.....

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  Vibration cant repair it so call it normal - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By disappointed88 - February 27 - 7:42 pm

  i purchased a 2013 Honda Pilot in December 2012. The follolwing day i reported a vibration, which service department said was a wheel weight. After leaving the vehicle for 3 days the SD (service department) replaced a front motor mount which was to resolve the problem. No problem solved, Still vibrating. Two weeks later I returned the vehicle for 3 more days. SD replaced the rear motor mount. Still vibrates. After trying to repair the vehice 2 times with no success Honda Customer Service calls it a " Normal vibration".Now that Honda Engineering cant resolve the vibration issue the SD calls it a "Characteristic of the vehicle". The SD informed me that all the 2013 Pilot 2WD have a vibration

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  Best SUV out there - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By ssmith000 - February 15 - 6:34 pm

  Looked at several different SUVs including the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90s ride was too rigid and the design was very outdated. Also, not a lot of space. Saw the Honda Pilot at a local auto show and fell in love. Had all of the features you could ask for. Not to mention the Hondas reputation of being very reliable. The Pilot does not feel like a large SUV when driving, but the cabin space is huge! Plenty of room for 8 adults with plenty of storage. Took it on a long distance trip that was about 7 hours and was completely satisfied with the comfort and drive. Love the navigation, rear entertainment system, backup camera and hands free bluetooth. Overall a great vehicle.

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  Traded 2wd touring for 4wd touring - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By marias - January 18 - 6:03 pm

  Traded my 2011 2wd touring for a 2013 4wd. Just paying $25/month more on 36 month lease. (Now its $525/mo) I like the 4wd model much better. 2wd tends to spin front wheels on acceleration and pulls hard to right from stop. Like the 4wd much better, plus it can tow 2x more.

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  Moving from 2010 Touring AWD w/DVD/RES to 2013 - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By assassin11b3p - January 4 - 2:37 pm

  What I love about this vehicle (2010), is how it works so damned good in the real world. As mentioned in the article, its boxy shape means large items go in without any worries, unlike the RX330 we traded-up from and all of its slopes. Its third row accommodates even my large body (5-10, 235lbs), and 8 people can travel in comfort. The fuel mileage is excellent too- nearly showing 25mpg on a week-long trip a couple years ago, and needing only about 2 tanks of gas to travel from TN to MS and then AL, and back, with a lot of driving in between (and on regular fuel), really impressed me. No, it doesnt have Suburban-class towing, but I dont need that. And its not a large vehicle!

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  Another solid Pilot - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By strokeoluck2 - December 26 - 6:39 pm

  We trade our 08 Ex-L in on a 13 Touring model. So far, we love it. Its very smooth and comfortable on the road. Weve not experienced any of the "chugging" sensation when in cruise mode, as others described on the 12s. And I really dont understand why people complain about the Pilots acceleration - its MORE than adequate for soccer moms. I have a 330 HP BMW sports car, and I can tell you I am VERY pleased with the acceleration of the Pilot. Only drawback so far has been the navigation system. Its ok once you get used to it, but its not real intuitive. It would also be nice to have remote start (not on a $40k car?!), but thats a bit nit-picky. Overall, another solid Pilot.

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  Nice car but due for an update - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By bebo2014 - December 24 - 7:42 pm

  This is my second Honda Pilot. Honda is very well known for producing reliable vehicles. This Pilot is no exception. Very roomy from inside. Smooth drive on highways. Acceleration is sluggish. You also feel like driving a truck rather than an SUV. I used to own a Murano before my new pilot, which was more fun to drive. I like the boxy exterior which makes it more unique than current SUVs in the market today. Seats are comfortable. Excellent sound for the Touring although does not carry a brand sound system like the majority of other SUVs. I am getting about 24 MPG on highways but about 14 to 15 MPG in the city.

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  Awesomeness - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By Steven Waggoner - September 23 - 1:55 pm

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  Love love love this great family suv - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By Ashley flood - March 1 - 11:29 am

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  Loving my Pilot! - 2013 Honda Pilot
  By Pam Vinson - October 2 - 6:08 am