2007 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

The Honda Pilot is a wonderful ride. It has all the features of a higher priced luxury suv, without the price tag of one. I have heard complaints about gas mileage but if not driven like a mad man you the mileage is where it ought to be. Resale is outstanding. With this car it is impossible to lose. Me and my brother bought EX-L's together on the same day. We have had no complaints mechanically or otherwise. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for extra room and (I am sorry to say) sick of bieng shortchanged when trading or selling an american made counter part.

I bought this SUV a year back (right now 10,500 miles in 11 months). I wanted more seats but do not wanted minivan. This was perfect choice for city and ourside drive in Chicago. I though it will work nice in snow and all. Yes it did also, it drives very good but pickup ? too bed. Very slow, I tried others also but same problem. Anyway that is also ok. Just now few days back I saw yellow light and it says oil change and with that there was some code S16 or something. I went to dealership and they said you need some work on breaks/ 4weel fluid is gone that need to be refill that will cost you around 205$. I said this is new car breaks should be in warranty, he said yes ? but it all depends on how you drive. Ok ? so I drive badly to damage the breaks? What about flied oil ? how did it got burned out ? he said that is also depends on your driving habits. So that means warranty covers only if you put your vehicle in garage! What is is ment to drive. We mostly drive in city so breaking is normal. I had Nissan before in 4 years I had to change the breaks only once. If this is the case with my new Honda I will be endup changing the breaks soon. Believe me this is worst car/SUV I saw, this is good to drive but if you have lot of money to spend on then everything is fine. Drive is real fun. But if you are looking for Japanese quality of maintains free vehicle then this is not the right one. Always 12-13 mpg in city < 20 on highway + high maintains cost. I am driving cars for last 15 years never had problem of how I drive.

Honda bills the Pilot as 'not too big and not too small.' I disagree. The Pilot would be better off if it were 2" or so narrower. This would save weight, improve aerodynamics, and still make it wider than the Toyota 4Runner, Highlander, and other SUVs in its class. The three-seat back-row seat is nice, but a 2-seat back row would suit me just fine. If I had wanted a minivan, I would have bought one. Still, overall it is a great vehicle. I hope to provide some feedback on reliability in the future.

There is nothing special about this car in terms of features, performance, design, etc. It is, however, an incredible gas guzzler. I get from 8 to 10 MPG city driving even though it is rated to yield 17.

Another reliable Honda! I did my research before I went to the Honda dealer and found that for the price this was the best 8 passenger SUV. I have a long freeway commute and I didn't want "too big or too small" the Pilot was the perfect fit.

My wife and I were looking for a replacement for her Volvo wagon. She wanted to purchase another Volvo. I told her we should check out some Japanese products. We test drove Nissans, Toyotas, and finally the Honda Pilot. The Pilot had superior ride, quality, fit and finish, and comfort. My wife has fallen in love with her new Pilot. I bet she's glad she didn't get another Volvo.

I bought the Pilot with the Navigation system. The back-up camera on the navigation system is awesome. The Navigation system has given accurate directions for everything so far. The satellite radio is clear and has plenty of channels. The exterior color of the car is beautiful, its called Dark Cherry Pearl, you must see it to appreciate it, I have had multiple compliments on it. The interior is camel colored and has plenty of room. I have had no problems with this car at all mechanically or otherwise. I would recommend this SUV to everyone. I did months of research on small to medium SUV's and found that this is the best overall SUV for the money.

We have used out pilot for short trips and long trips. Once you have it started it is wonderful. You can not have the back windows down while driving due to the high noice level, makes the sound of a jet taken off and your ears feel like they will blow. But using the air takes care of that problem. Our major complaint is in the reliablility of it starting at all times. It will start and then kill leaving you unable to restart it for min. to hours. Longest it's been is over night. Honda has not helped with the issure at all. Not the only one to have this problem have talked to other owners and many have had it happen. Honda has excused it as battery problems but can a battery go dead every few weeks when nothing is left on? Like I said once it's started its a wonderful, comfortable SUV.

Somewhat pricey, but worth it. Handles amazingly well off road. Great power, great interior, good suspension and riding. 4x4 is a must. One of the better SUVs out there for less than $50000. Well worth the money.

This is my first Honda and I am very happy with it. I did extensive research prior to purchasing this car and I am happy to say that I made the right decision. I knew what the gas mileage was prior to buying it so I can't say the 18-22 mpg is a legitimate complaint against the vehicle. This car rocks! I got the Pilot because: 1. I have a pair of Seadoos to tow & 2. I wanted to confine my dogs to the rear cargo area for peace & quiet while underway. I did get the EX-L because of the 4 wheel drive for towing and launching my PWC's. I also have some property up in Utah that I needed the extra traction for. I looked at the Toyota Highlander first but it paled in comparison to the "muscle" that I required and the fact that a few reviews complained about the Highlander's "wimpy tow characteristics". The Pilot has a "WOW" factor that cannot be denied. Such as rugged good looks, roomy interior, a cool navigation system with rear camera when backing up, good towing capacity for a vehicle in its class, and lots of bell & whistles that come standard. This vehicle will probably be in service by me for a long time. I highly recommend the Honda Pilot!