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2017 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$30,745–$32,545 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Pilot Honda
(290 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Roomy and Handsome

Love this car. It is roomy and has everything I wanted in a SUV. We have four dogs, and it accommodates them, luggage and a passenger or two. One thing I would have liked was for the mirrors to adjust to the driver like the seat does, but maybe next time.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda Pilot Touring Model

We were looking for an SUV that seated at least six people comfortably as we have four grandchildren. We narrowed it down to the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot. The both rode similar but the big difference was in the interior space especially the third row seating. Honda beat Toyota hands down. In fact, I could not even sit in the third seat, my knees were in my chest. The Honda Pilot Touring was much more roomy and also has more horse power. The Honda Pilot Touring sold me because just holding on to the steering wheel everything was at my fingertips including downshifting their nine speed transmission. I have owned Toyota's for the past 30 years but my wife and I really felt Honda had the definite edge over Toyota.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful, Comfortable, perfect for my family!

I was shopping for a vehicle that provided me with more room than my Jeep Cherokee Latitude. I looked at many vehicles and settled on the Honda Pilot. I know that nothing compares to driving a new vehicle in general, however, out of all the vehicles I test drove the Honda Pilot was the one that felt the most comfortable, and gave me a sense of safety as I was driving it. I know my family feels the same and I am confident that this vehicle will grow with my family as it also grows.

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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Pilot EXL

This car has the most awesome ride! And it has just the right amount of "extras" in the EXL model. I traded up from a 2007 Pilot, and there is NO comparison! My new 2017 Pilot is incredible! Great looking, sleek lines on this model! Awesome interior with plenty of passenger space, and plenty of storage. Has smartphone connectivity for calls, messages, and even your phone's GPS. You will NOT be disappointed!

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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Very comfortable car

This our new car after minivan. Pilot provides very comfortable interior and many convenient features. A bit pricey, but worth spending.

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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Love the Pilot

I went from the Honda Odyssey to the Honda Pilot and I love it! Still the same amount of room as a minivan but more stylish.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Favorite Car

This suv exceeds all my expectations except Honda needs to put door sills in it, exposed metal just gets beat up and looks bad.

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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Best Car for Families

I loved my 2015 Pilot and am stoked with the changes in the 2017 EX with Sensing model I just got. It's roomier inside and drives so smoothly as it's no longer in a truck chassis. I love that you can have 5 car seats installed at the same time with the anchor system. You can fit 3 Car seats in the second row which means the third row can be folded down for tons of cargo space. The seats are comfortable. I love the new Apple/Android play integration with the large touch screen interface. Never have to reach for my cell again in the car. The Sensing features are amazing. Overall a great ride the whole family loves!

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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Longtime Honda Fan

My star ratings at less than 5 indicate that I haven't had the time to fully evaluate all aspects of this new vehicle. Past experience with my previous Honda Pilot and the other Honda vehicles I have owned would lead me to believe that I will fully appreciate all aspects of this SUV over time. Honda makes an exceptional product and I would not expect any less with this new vehicle. The advanced technology is unbelievable and will probably take us a little time to figure it all out, but I fully appreciate the safety aspects that have been added, such as the auto braking and rear backup camera.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda pilot is amazing

This is my second Honda pilot and I have never been disappointed. It is a really great car. As a family we often take road trips and it works wonderfully for our purposes.

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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