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2012 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$28,620–$30,220 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Pilot Honda
(115 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.7
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Most practical vehicle I?ve owned

This is the perfect family suv and has been very reliable. It?s got great gas mileage and been great on family road trips for our family.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • 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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Love my Pilot

We leased a '13 five years ago..fell in love with it, returned when lease up...wish I bought it..however we leased the '16 cr-v for 3 years..returned it after two years..did not like the CRV..pretty car..but uncomfortable. So we looked for a used Pilot to purchase..love my new car.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Drives how I hoped it would really happy

Great family car lots of space looking forward to having it for a while and the wife's feels safe with the family win win for us

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

We bought the Pilot because we needed a 4wd that had a third row seat. It's roomy, comfortable and the driving experience is great. Would buy again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Great Performance and Reliable.

This car has met my expectations in harsh weather condition with stability on the road. It is also comfortable for long periods of driving. Great SUV!

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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Safest, most reliable suv I have owned

I purchased my 2012 pilot used. It handled beautifully and was extremely comfortable. Unfortunately I was t-boned which totaled the vehicle. However I can say that the pilot took the hit like a tank. The other vehicle had to be towed and I was able to tape up the airbags and drive away. I drove away with no problems meaning no shaking or other issues that affected its drivability. I will own another pilot. It was my favorite vehicle to date. I highly recommend it for any family or just for traveling. The interior space was wonderful.

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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Love the Pilot

This car is so roomy! I love it! I have 3 kids and they all need car seats and our car seat a pretty good size, all of them fit comfortably in this car with plenty of leg room for all 5 of us. The style is amazing, I feel that the car looks high end and is perfect for our needs!

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

I like how comfortable the Pilot feels while driving. Planning cross country trip to the Grand canyon, Durango, CO., Houston, TX, back to Martinsburg, WV.

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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Great Midsize SUV

For the money this is the best midsize SUV out there. 3 row seating, copious amenities and decent fuel mileage. The resale is great. Its a Honda. That really says it. We bough this when I found out we were having twins. My wife feels comfortable driving it and I am not embarrassed to be seen in it. The fuel management system saves fuel but takes some getting used to with how you drive it. It seats 8, but realistically the back row is for smaller people. I have owned this since 2013 and never had a major issue. We have taken it on many trips in comfort. While the Touring is the most expensive, it offers every option available at a competitive price. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase again.

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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Pilot is a must for families with young kids!!!

I love the roominess and the functionality. I can go from cartingsix kids around to running to the nursery and picking up several flats of plants for the yard, with very little effort! Love love love it!!

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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