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2016 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$30,345–$32,145 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Pilot Honda
(209 reviews)
86% 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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Transitioning from a suburban to a mid-size SUV

What a great vehicle! We have LOVED our suburban. We have 5 kids and live 30 minutes to 9 hours away from our children's school. We live in an area we have extreme weather. Extreme heat in the summer and extreme cold and snow in the winter. We only have 2 kids left at home but our other kids do come home for summer break. We also haul other people's kids around for sports or for church groups. We tried several AWD vehicles but they were so tight and not comfortable...or way out of our price range. Steve B. from Larry H. Miller Honda in Spokane knew what would be perfect for us. We are extremely happy.

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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ZF9 Blues

my 2016 Honda Pilot touring was the perfect SUV for our family that is until we started Living with the Germans ef9 transmission and it's Corky shifting and hesitations that was problematic. Once I got my letter from Honda telling me that my warranty has been extended to 10 years and a hundred thousand miles because the transmission heater will fail and cause major transmission failure I knew that my time with this pilot was going to be limited. As soon as I could arrange the transaction I traded the 2016 pilot in for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline rtl-e and haven't looked back for a second. the smooth shifting 6 Speed Honda Transmission in the Ridgeline is a welcome relief to the 9-speed quirkiness of the pilot. unfortunately if you want to get the cool kid options in the pilot you have to put up with a German 9 speeds that is the price that many shouldn't pay. Ridgeline isn't perfect either having to put up with the lack of options that the Canadians normally get is something that is disheartening from Honda.

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 not recommend this car
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great family vehicle

awesome for long trips with the family and plenty of leg room. very quite ride for such a big car. cargo area is great for travel and everyday use.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
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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This vehicle has it all, it is the total package!

If you are looking for a vehicle that has it all, this is it! I love my 2016 Pilot so much, that after leasing it for 3 years, I had to buy it! There is no way I could give it up! Plenty of power, plenty of room, great looking car, wonderful options, nice big windows all around for a clear view from everywhere, rides and drives excellent, everyone loves to ride in my car! I feel incredibly safe in my car, built very ruggedly, very well built, this is not a Toyota, it is much better made! The Highlander can't compare to my Pilot! I get many compliments on it! Plenty of cargo space too! The 2nd row can be moved back too, all seats fold down flat. Great in winter! I love this vehicle!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very comfortable lots of room for 8 people

This vehicle is what our family of 7 need. Looking forward to going on vacation in TN There?s a lot of room for teenage boys with long legs

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
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  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best road car I ever owned

Car meets my needs. Plenty of room inside. Gas milage is exceptional. Plenty of storage space. Leg room in back is very good. Might be the last car I own

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
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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Beautiful Car

I love to drive this car. Love the way it handles on ice and snow in the winter. Like the way we can take extra passengers with the third row seating.

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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Just bought this beautiful and reliable car!

This car is meeting all of my needs!! 3rd row seating, low mileage and practical!! Great brand name as Honda is known for its longevity and reliability! So blessed and thankful to be driving my dream car as well as perfect car for my family!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
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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Best family vehicle we have ever owned

My wife and I love our 2016 Honda Pilot Touring. It is honestly the best family vehicle we have owned to date. We upgraded from a smaller SUV and the Pilot exceeds all expectations. It has plenty of room for our family of four and then some for visiting family with the third row, convenient features, storage space, and a suitably powerful engine (very very quiet) and 9 speed transmission for a smooth ride. While they can be expensive, I have no regrets about purchasing the Pilot. We love this car and would buy another one.

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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Honda Pilot is the way to go!

I love my Honda Pilot. I drove a minivan for 7 years. I wanted the space of my minivan with the body of a small SUV and that?s exactly what the pilot is. It drives great and there?s plenty of room. It is worth every dollar!

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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