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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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Great SUV for Family w/kids

The EXL-Res is a wonderful car to drive. It had plenty of room for our family of four to go on a weeks vacation. My only regret about this Pilot is I didn?t get the Touring trim.

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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Happy to be back in a Honda!

I've been waiting to get back into a Honda for 11 years and am so glad the day has finally arrived! After owning a Subaru for so long, it's nice to be back in comfort and reliability.

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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Nice Overall SUV- Control Screen is Abysmal

Expect the reliability, value, and performance that Honda is known for. This is a very attractive SUV and I like the vehicle overall. My rear seats were defective when purchased and would not lock back in place. The weather strips on the roof pulled up as well. These were my only quality issues. The dealer fixed them under warranty. The car has been good for 2-years now. I must make a special comment about the control screen in hopes someone from Honda reads this. It is horrid. Hire a human factors engineer. First, the layout is terrible. It is too busy with needless buttons. The buttons you use the most are tiny and hidden off in a corner somewhere. The response time is sluggish with no tactile or audible feedback. So you have no idea if your button push was recognized. You are also a mile down the road before the thing boots up and can do anything. Further, if you have the rear entertainment this system has constant glitches. You can't see what is going on or control it. The menu options for the entertainment are also poorly executed. There is no way to navigate a DVD menu without pushing and contorting yourself into the back seat to see the screen and using the remote controls. This is not safe at all. And the remote won't work from the front seat which makes no sense at all. If your execution of all screen based controls is this poorly thought out and executed, just go back to physical buttons.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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 car on the road.

My wife and I were worried when looking at these 3rd smaller suv?s. Couldn?t be happier with our find. The pilot is perfect for our growing family. Lots of leg room. Something we definitely worried about. Nice smooth ride. Handles great. Feels more like a car but sits a little higher so I don?t feel close to the road. Love it!

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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Dodge stratus

It?s real good for the price, the ride is smooth, it?s good on gas. Really fell in love with it. I hope I can be approved to butmy this car in a few months.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love this Big loaded lux cruiser

We bought the Pilot because we needed a larger vehicle for our family. But we did not want something plain Jane...or spend 100K . The Pilot Elite answered that desire with flying colors....we love the options....can't think of one it is missing....reliability...looks and comfort...this one has it all...

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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This is the coolest car I've ever owned!!

This car is great! Comfortable, sporty and drives nicely. Most importantly, it has more fun interior features than anything I've ever seen. I absolutely love the sound system, voice activations, dashboard, console, etc. I am very cool in this 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 not recommend this car
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very reliable, and affordable

Well designed good 4 wheel capability, tows 3500lbs like nothing their, well priced, plenty of options, good service , free car washes from dealer, excellent re-sale value

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Trading up my Pilot

I traded in a 2015 Pilot and bought a 2017 with some miles. I loved my 2015, but after having my 2017 for a week I love this one even more. All the awesome new features and the ride is amazing. Could not be more satisfied

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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Most spacious car I've owned

Reliable, smooth drive, plenty of space for 8 people, easy access to go to the third row, honda sensing feature is great for longer rides.

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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