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2005 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$27,550 starting MSRP
side view of 2005 Pilot Honda
(68 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.7
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closing in on 200K- 2005 EXL-RES

we bought this new in 2005 for the wife's commuter and our family truckster. We have pulled boats, jet ski's, motorcycles, and quads over the years. We have made numerous trips to California from Oregon and loved every mile. sure the control lights burned out, but was as easy fix. other than that, it has been tires and regular maintenance for 15 years and 190,000 miles! My wife has moved onto an electric car, which she loves. But I keep driving the pilot to the airport and back each week for work. Just this last weekend we loaded the bikes and took it to the coast.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2003 Pilot EX-L

I used to own a 2003 Honda Pilot that due to my own fault died at 583000 miles (yes, you read this right!) Other than 5 timing belts, brakes, tires and an alternator the car performed and looked as good till the end, as it did the first day I got it. And of course I'm currently driving another Pilot with 198K on it. Just a baby!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car and loving it so far

I'm loving this car so far. We will be driving it out of town soon and I'm looking forward to it. It is comfortable and the kids love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car has not left me stranded!

I have over 450,000 miles on mine and it still drives and rides like a dream. Have done regular maintenance and am still using the original rotors. Just replace the original alternator

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda’s are safe and very reliable

Honda’s hold there value, can go up to 400k plus in miles. Good comfortable suv road trip or daily commute. Sunroof is great for the summer!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car and want a newer model.

This is one of the most dependable vehicles I've ever owned. It is comfortable and extremely dependable. Love the heated seats, heated rear view windows and the roomy interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A car you can depend on...

This car drives smooth and is perfect for families, good on gas. Good title and inspection, you can count on this car to travel for many miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car drives perfect with a new transmision.

2005 Honda Pilot, V6 cylinder, has 147067 miles and runs great. Car has a new transmission, paid 1850$ to fix it. I attached a photo of the receipt. Air Conditioning,​Power Windows,​Power Door Locks,​Cruise Control,​Power Steering, Side Mirror Adjustments - Power, roof rails, Power Seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Underrated SUV.

Powerful, tough and flexible 3.5 V6 engine. Solid and smooth style. Functional and elegant vehicle. 8 seat very comfortable.Quality mechanic services and autoparts.Highly surprised. Very good vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent for family Travel s

excellent ride. If they can keep the reliability and the cost down for families. I would buy another one. fuel milage is the only down side. The 3rd row seat was a very nice addition.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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