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2016 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$30,345–$32,145 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Pilot Honda
(207 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Traded Highlander for 2017 Pilot

To be fair we had owned 2 Pilots (2005, 2009) and gave the Highlander a shot for a few years. However the 2017 Pilot certainly has more room, gets better gas mileage and overall is a better road trip vehicle than the Highlander. The 2015 Highlander was good, the 2017 Pilot is just better.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The best car

This car meets all your needs . Very comfortable, Perfect car for a big family. Affordable and save you money on gas

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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vey nice safe car

it is perfect for my wife overall. it is a great car for safety and value and reliability would recommend this car

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice SUV that can be better

The Pilot meets my life style's internal space needs but lacks power for mountains uphill driving. It's comfortable to drive and looks appealing, although it looks so much like many similar vehicles. It has ample storage space unless the third row seats ate open. Power loss very noticable with more than 4 people in the car or when towing a small trailer. Sharp decline in fuel efficiency is noticable when towing and mountainous terrain driving, another issue with the undersized power train. Hidden storage area in the back could use dividers to prevent stored items from constantly shifting. The Honda ACC and Lane Departure systems, when turned on are annoying in their slow responses and severe "ultra safe" features. The right turn camera is great but it would be better to have the same for left turns as well. It is time these safety features become standard equipment rather than an expensive add-on. Adding Apple Car-Play (and its equivalent Android system) would be a big plus even if a small charge was required for it. Overall - a nice SUV that could be much better.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Impressive features, great drive. Amazing car!

We loved all the features of the touring model and the great mpg (29) on the highway! Very comfortable and roomy. I would definitely recommend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Reliable

Quiet ride, great gas mileage, classy interior and exterior. Great bargain. Love the modern steel color.

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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Roomy

Grandkids love it plenty of space.handles very well.looking forward to taking our vaction.options are great.mike smith honda was great. The owners manual is very helpful for finding and explaining the options .Thanks for a great 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome Vehicle

It is by far the BEST vehicle I have purchased! Joe Mahoney at Hugh White Honda - Columbus Ohio helped get the best deal and I drove off the lot within and hour and a half

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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Love this car

Best car I ever owned. The comfort in the drive is phenomenal. I just love all the voice activated features. Keeps your eyes on the road.

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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Never buy Honda Pilot 2016 all models

We bought our pilot 2016 touring almost two years ago after 4 months I noticed some ticking noise then I took it to the dealer they said it's normal so I drove it back home and now there's another issue that when you driving car you can hear a sound when it's changing the gear from 2nd to 3rd , so anyway we take it back our pilot to the dealer and we still waiting for answers regarding about this issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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