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2014 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$29,670–$31,270 MSRP range
side view of 2014 Pilot Honda
(75 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.6
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Best vehicle I've ever owned

I bought my 2014 Pilot Touring 4x4 used 4 years ago with 67k miles on her. We're at 150k now still going strong other than tires and routine maintenance no issues at all. She handles great on all terrain and in all weather, shes big enough to haul the family around town, move across the country in comfort or a weekend at the lake and you'd never know there was a trailer or a boat behind you. They did lose a star on the exterior for the paint peel on the roof above the windshield as others have mentioned.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great SUV but Beware of common issues

BEWARE OF THE PAINT ISSUES WITH THESE SUV'S. My Maroon Pilot has chipping paint on the roof due to poor clear coat by Honda and it is going to cost $1700 to get it repainted. BEWARE OF THE VCM ISSUES AS WELL...When the Pilot goes into Economy mode it shuts down 3 cylinders that often get starved for oil. The cylinders will then fail and thats an expensive job to repair. I really love the Pilot but I wish Honda would own up to the issues they are having instead of blaming them on the customer. I do love the amout of room in the car and I love the boxy look. The Pilot handles great in the snow as well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • 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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Don’t buy one with more than 60000 miles on it!!!

Great reputation, reputation is not real ! Mine has 120,000 miles on it. It started vibrating while driving. The electronic active motor mounts needed to be replaced. You better hang on … the parts alone were $1400 then $1700 labor!!!! $3100 and now it needs a radiator and an electronic gizmo for the navigation system. That’s another $2500. Great when new but expensive as it gets older. My CR-V not a dime except for normal maintenance and it has 310000 miles on it. I’m not getting rid of it as it is in fantastic shape but if something else big comes up it’s outa here!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Electronics issues at the 8 year mark?

Have a 2014 white Honda Pilot with 74k miles on it. Just giving a rundown of things that have needed to be addressed since I purchased it in Nov. 2016. I live in Fl where I've heard that the heat & humidity wreak havoc on car electronics in general. Sept. 2021 - Replaced Multiplex Control Unit (MCIU) due to a parasitic drain on the battery. Went through 2 batteries in two months because of this issue. Sept. 16, 2022 - Car battery was completely dead. Had it towed into local dealer for diagnosis. They could not find an issue with any electronics. Sept. 26, 2022 - Car battery appears to have power, but vehicle won't start after attempting to turn the ignition. Could be the starter, but won't know until it gets towed.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2014 Honda Pilot paint problems

My 2014 Honda Pilot was fine until the white diamond paint began to peel off the roof and bubble on the rear tailgate.I have notified Honda of this and they say I am 1 year out of warranty. So far Honda has not accepted resposibility for this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I’ve owned

This car meets all my needs. Excellent vehicle for the price. I enjoy everything about my new SUV. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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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Just purchased it but according to the research I.

This car meets all my needs it has plenty of leg room in front and back dual heating and air for driver and passenger sun roof with plenty of cargo space for when we go camping it's GREAT.

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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Best family car

3 raw seats, huge trunk, best honda model for family, good power, good fuel economy, this particular model is one of the best i have had in 20 years

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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The Pilot is a very nice riding vehicle.

The Pilot is a very safe and reliable family hauler. Honda makes the best vehicles in the world. I will not buy any other brand.

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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Although a little dated.....

Although a little dated, this Pilot is actually better than it's newer models. Built like a tank but runs and rides like a limo, this pilot was built to last. Many luxury amenities only found in much more expensive competitors models. With proper care, this baby will easily pass the 200,000 mile marker.

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