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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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Extremely Reliable

The car is a rock! Always dependable! Apparantly - the best $27,000 I have ever spent! Although it was a lot of money back in 2005 - it was well worth it! 13 1/2 years later and still chugging along! Great car and great engine! I would buy a used Pilot without any hesitations! Although the parts are expensive - did not need a lot of replacing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned.

This car runs excellent. Very good engine, transmission, exterior, and interior. Clean, spacious, and runs smooth. Has full functioning surround sound system, wheel locks, adjustable seats with a third row.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Does it all

Had an 06 Honda that a deer totaled unfortunately steely but had to replace w same or similar and Honda Pilot just can?t be. Marched for durability and versatility. Easiest suv to drive by far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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The most reliable car I have ever had

Honda Pilot 2005 is the most reliable car I have ever used. It does not break often, if you repair your car on time. 3.5 liter engine gives you good performance. The only thing I don?t like in this car is fuel consumption. I don?t know about factory data, but my car?s fuel consumption is 12/17 mpg, which is little bit too much. If you want to have an SUV for every day using, Pilot is a good choice. But I want something better, like BMW X5

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This vehicle has been great, bought brand new in 2

This vehicle has been great, bought brand new in 2005 and has little failure, brakes, stabilizer links, timing belt, all just maintenance things. 135000 miles and runs strong, everything works as new. some rust at the fenders because this is the midwest and it eats cars. great value!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best cars I own

Drive smooth. Reliable and dependable. Built sturdy. A car you can take just about anywhere with the awd features. Best features for the price. A car I highly recommend with lots of room.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The most reliable car I have ever owned

The 2005 Honda Pilot is reliable, comfortable, and is built to last. Very little maintenance is needed with Honda vehicles, and the Pilot is no exception. I have 157,000 miles on this car now, and I know I can easily drive it another 150,000 miles with no issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • 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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Great vehicle

This pilot was very reliable . Just keep it maintained and it will run forever . Looking to purchase a newer model .

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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367,000 miles ago, I purchased my 2005 Pilot

Mother of 3 boys, this vehicle was always tolerant of major travel adventures without the need to worry about the car. Soccer mom, swim parent, college moves, and grandbabies. This vehicle did it all. Currently has 367,500 miles and I think it's time for a new color!! Home Health professional who never had to miss work for bad weather. Interior front seats have been replaced twice (free with xylon), slight rust at rear quarter panels. The most awesome car for family on the run.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I'm hoping it will be the most reliable car

I was torn between the element, crv and the pilot. But, after driving the pilot it was a no brainer... this one has the most value for the money.

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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