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2013 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$29,520–$31,120 MSRP range
side view of 2013 Pilot Honda
(129 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.7
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Reliable family SUV

This car carried a family of five with the capability to carry up to eight people. easy to maintain, very affordable and dependable. Holds it value.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best family car for the money.

This vehicle fits all of my needs. I required an suv with third row seating, 4WD, and a towing package. It drives incredibly smooth, with a strong engine and transmission. I can easily tow a 12 trailer with building materials. Ride quality is nice, and interior cabin is nice but seats could be a slight bit more comfortable. Overall, excellent vehicle for the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Functional and Reliable 8-passenger SUV

If you need lots of SUV cargo space or the ability to transport 8 passengers, this is the SUV for you. Front wheel drive performs well in the snow. Six cylinder engine gets about 25 mpg on the highway. This vehicle has been very dependable and comfortable on road trips. Heated seats and front-back climate control adds to the comfort level for the driver and passengers.

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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My most reliable car yet

This truck has everything I could possibly ask for in-terms of performance. It?s roomy and has good outlook. Very efficient on fuel .overall a nice truck.

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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Highly reliable automobile

Extremely versatile car. The third seat make it possible to easily carry 8+ passengers. The V-6 has good power and is strong enough to do a good job of towing. It is also attractive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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The best famiky car ive ever owned!

With 4 children all in car seats, this is the oerfect vehicle for my family. It is so comfortable, all leather so its easy to clean, has DVD the children enjoy while riding, and we all feel so safe in it. It meets every need I had for a family vehicle.

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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117,000 miles - maintenance only and no repairs!

Headroom is great - I'm 6'3 - and for a down-sized SUV (I previously owned a Ford Expedition), the Pilot does everything I ask. Roomy, pulls my boat, comfortable on long trips. 117,000 miles and the brakes still do not require replacement and all I've done is ensured I perform all recommended maintenance. I'll won't be surprised if this thing passes 300,000 miles without any major repair - it's that well engineered.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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By far my favorite vehicle ever owned

I recently traded in my 2013 Honda Pilot on a 2018 Accord to save on gas. It was bought as a certified pre-owned and gave me zero issues with anything the entire time I owned it. I already miss it but no longer had need for an SUV that size.

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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Reliable, solid, nice ride.

The pilot is head and shoulders above our other SUV (Highlander). A smoother ride, more get-up, and better attention to every little detail from door hinges to buttons, etc.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Solid utility vehicle for the long haul

I have the fully-loaded 4WD Touring with runners, tailhitch, and roof rails. I keep the 3rd row option folded down for storing passenger luggage; its nice to have I suppose, but I've never used it and would rather have extra storage inside. The Pilot fits 4 adults very comfortably and meets all my expectations. My primary complaint is that I wish I could manually control the variable cylinder activation with a physical ECO mode button. It's really disturbing when coasting to a near stop the ECO mode activates, but then when resuming the gas, all 6 cylinders reactivate and I can feel a noticeable shutter; this can't be healthy for the drive train. At 78k miles, no problems yet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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