I dont agree certain things about this review and the Pilot is the best SUV I've ever seen in this class. We have a 2005 since new and it's running like a dream 👍🏻
I agree with all my fellow Honda lovers in here. I was an american car guy for a long time. Even after many disappointments I still was a fierce american car guy. One day I decided to give a try to Honda and until today I'm hooked up. That was love at first drive. But the best of that relationship is that even if I cheat or mistreat my beloved Honda she will always be there for me giving me love. I won't divorce her anytime soon.
I just bought a used 2009 EX-L and love it too. It seems that owners love the Pilot but reviewers don't. Not sure why, maybe they are shooting it down for some political reasons.
I have a 2011 Touring model and I love it! It handles very smoothly and is spacious. I don't notice the road noise. The interior IS a little cheap I have to admit but other than that, no complaints. Honda is all I drive and will continue to despite what anyone says! I've been more than satisfied with this suv.
Bobby Likes you must be under 6ft tall. I'm 6'4"..... It's not going to happen. Lol! I still like the SUV though. People under 6' can fit comfortably in the third row.
This is one of the worst review ever! It's Consumer Reports, though, sooo...... They talk about interior noise...what the hell are they talking about? This is one of the quietest cars I've test driven before buying it! This also offers one of the largest 3rd row seat leg room out of most SUV's in this range! The Highlander never came close to competing when we tested them both. Nothing will change my mind. I love my 2011 Pilot! Consumer Reports truly does suck!
Road noise? You must have super-sensitive ears if you think the Pilot has loud road noise!!! It's quite quiet inside actually. And who cares about how soft the dashboard is? Are you going to lay on top of it and sleep there every night? Nobody I know cares about how squishy their dashboard is! Also, why is it a disappointment? You named a bunch of improvements over the previous model! Why does Consumer Reports hate Honda? Honda is an outstanding automotive company!!! Why hate on them?
The suv looks great from the start... looks engine..I have a pilot older than this one and everyone in my job wants to buy it...whoever talks might want a car that flies then...
My 2011 Honda Pilot blew an engine after 45000 miles, and it was replaced under warranty with a remanufactured engine. I was told I was getting a new engine, but when the valve cover gaskets leaked after 2 months, I was told it was remanufactured. I have no faith in the vehicle, and American Honda will not help me. I am a LIFETIME Honda owner, and have had about 15 Honda's since 1983. Today, Loretta, the so-called customer service rep, hung up on me when I said I was recording our call for my records as well. Before she hung up, she told me that my request to get a new service warranty, on the car I have to buy to replace this lemon, was denied. After a two week delay in returning my call, that was all she could do. I asked for the info in writing, and she told me that I would need a court order to get it. Not exactly the care I would expect from a company like Honda. Today, I am posting here, and my social media campaign will end when i get the proper resolution, or someone at least treats this lifetime customer with dignity and respect.
I hear this story a lot. Honda does not provide customer satisfaction. I also hear how over priced all the used Honda's are. Not good value for your buck.
That's crazy man. I bought my 2011 pilot new and has 140,000 miles on it. I haven't had any issues with it. Knock on wood. It has been a great family car. Take it to all our family trips.
@consumerreports, tell Honda to fix that awful road noise that has been a major complaint of mine. And has also stopped me from buying one. Do you know if they have fixed it yet?
consumer report say shit all about japanese car but gota say gud thinz about american vechiles..i have 1996 toyota camry still running gud and perfect over 175000 miles on it..no problem runs like a champ still love it..
my pilot makes no noise, i get 24 mpg, my brakes rock, mine is fast as hell and who cares about the buttons? The back seat in the pilot is better than any other suv that gets 24 mpgs, these idiots don't know what their talking about! In my opinion i think the video was a disapointment not the car.
Sheesh no need to be so hard on it. I have a 2010 Pilot and I love it! The only way to please these bastards is to make every button the size of your head, put in a v8 that gets 100 miles per gallon and make it stop from 60-0 in one foot. Even then they'd still be critical.
Forget it. I'm not spending $40k for a car with road noise issues. I'm shocked that Honda continually has problems with this vehicle on road noise after all these years.
The only reason it does have that is because if the tires they put. I switched from Goodyear to Michelin and they are far better and quieter on the 2005.
The new pilot sucks! We're NOT coming close to the 20/27mpg. 7 inches wider than a CR-V Yet I could fit more into the CR-V!?! Has signacantly smaller glove box & door storage is narrower & swallower. Engine labors way to much on mountains. Jerks forward when we put it in drive & jerks back when it's put in park. Driver seat area is the most confined we've ever had, making it very uncomfortable. It technically is bigger than CR-V, but CR-V is set up far better. Pilot while it seems ok upon test drive....Upon regular use it is NOT the beach, camping, full size it claims. Back doors are positioned so you can't get coolers out & in with ease, the hatch opening is narrower than CR-V making loading difficult for bigger items. Oil changes are more expensive & more often ! 1st vehicle we have had that we hands down hate. We don't feel safe in this. We have had numerous issues & we hear others are noticing Honda is pulling away from their reliable pass. So incredibly disappointed.
This guy who is commeting dont know what he talking... this is the worst suv i ever see.. but the old pilot is better . First of all you loose the money if you bought this car. the car having lot of mechanical problems also look at the body its very thin metal and plastic. The interior is cheap cloth and the rear glass loose at very early stage.people think this is a sturdy suv but its not.................
I dont agree certain things about this review and the Pilot is the best SUV I've ever seen in this class. We have a 2005 since new and it's running like a dream 👍🏻
I agree with all my fellow Honda lovers in here. I was an american car guy for a long time. Even after many disappointments I still was a fierce american car guy. One day I decided to give a try to Honda and until today I'm hooked up. That was love at first drive. But the best of that relationship is that even if I cheat or mistreat my beloved Honda she will always be there for me giving me love. I won't divorce her anytime soon.
I just bought a used 2009 EX-L and love it too. It seems that owners love the Pilot but reviewers don't. Not sure why, maybe they are shooting it down for some political reasons.
I have a 2011 Touring model and I love it! It handles very smoothly and is spacious. I don't notice the road noise. The interior IS a little cheap I have to admit but other than that, no complaints. Honda is all I drive and will continue to despite what anyone says! I've been more than satisfied with this suv.
We have 2011 no complaints
We have a 2011 and love it. I have rode in 3rd row comfortably.
Bobby Likes you must be under 6ft tall. I'm 6'4"..... It's not going to happen. Lol! I still like the SUV though. People under 6' can fit comfortably in the third row.
I'm very happy with our pilot...I bought the base model LX 4WD. I will agree with the road noise , but its not a deal breaker.
i have a 2011 4wd Touring. filled up the tank and hit the interstate for about 9 miles, it did 29mpg
i have a 2011 4wd Touring. filled it up and hit the interstate for 9 miles and did 29mpg
This is one of the worst review ever! It's Consumer Reports, though, sooo......
They talk about interior noise...what the hell are they talking about? This is one of the quietest cars I've test driven before buying it! This also offers one of the largest 3rd row seat leg room out of most SUV's in this range! The Highlander never came close to competing when we tested them both. Nothing will change my mind. I love my 2011 Pilot! Consumer Reports truly does suck!
I see more pilots here in Dallas more than any other SUV and yet a lot people hate it so much
The All New 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L
Road noise? You must have super-sensitive ears if you think the Pilot has loud road noise!!! It's quite quiet inside actually. And who cares about how soft the dashboard is? Are you going to lay on top of it and sleep there every night? Nobody I know cares about how squishy their dashboard is! Also, why is it a disappointment? You named a bunch of improvements over the previous model! Why does Consumer Reports hate Honda? Honda is an outstanding automotive company!!! Why hate on them?
I have concluded that road noise on Honda is intentional. They create artificial limitations to make the Acura seem 'refined'.
The suv looks great from the start... looks engine..I have a pilot older than this one and everyone in my job wants to buy it...whoever talks might want a car that flies then...
i will be planning to buy an EX-L or so in the future. i don't know what model though. need to pay off my college loan first
My 2011 Honda Pilot blew an engine after 45000 miles, and it was replaced under warranty with a remanufactured engine. I was told I was getting a new engine, but when the valve cover gaskets leaked after 2 months, I was told it was remanufactured. I have no faith in the vehicle, and American Honda will not help me. I am a LIFETIME Honda owner, and have had about 15 Honda's since 1983. Today, Loretta, the so-called customer service rep, hung up on me when I said I was recording our call for my records as well. Before she hung up, she told me that my request to get a new service warranty, on the car I have to buy to replace this lemon, was denied. After a two week delay in returning my call, that was all she could do. I asked for the info in writing, and she told me that I would need a court order to get it. Not exactly the care I would expect from a company like Honda. Today, I am posting here, and my social media campaign will end when i get the proper resolution, or someone at least treats this lifetime customer with dignity and respect.
I hear this story a lot. Honda does not provide customer satisfaction. I also hear how over priced all the used Honda's are. Not good value for your buck.
That's crazy man. I bought my 2011 pilot new and has 140,000 miles on it. I haven't had any issues with it. Knock on wood. It has been a great family car. Take it to all our family trips.
It's because the Numb Nuts never changed the motor oil! Try doing it on any other vehicle. See if it will go to 45K.
@@tylersoun i read that same story with another model. these people are paid by competition. pilots are bulletproof... all hondas are
Go to hell. Honda is the best.
lmao
Japanese need to start assembling their own cars in their country. Quality was much better
I agree
Which car do you recomend me to get
The pilot, highlander, Cx9, or the pathfinder
@consumerreports, tell Honda to fix that awful road noise that has been a major complaint of mine. And has also stopped me from buying one. Do you know if they have fixed it yet?
consumer report say shit all about japanese car but gota say gud thinz about american vechiles..i have 1996 toyota camry still running gud and perfect over 175000 miles on it..no problem runs like a champ still love it..
@frank55656
Yes, and it probably has a very tall overdrive gear like most V8 equipped car/trucks/SUVs have.
@Larrcom10 OR how about not trying to call people while driving on the highway....
got that right, down in AL.
Why am I getting consumer report videos from a decade or 2 ago
My 2014 pilot is extremely quiet inside
I love Honda for their quality and reliability but please focus more on design of this Pilot. Change the face and get better looking rim.
my pilot makes no noise, i get 24 mpg, my brakes rock, mine is fast as hell and who cares about the buttons? The back seat in the pilot is better than any other suv that gets 24 mpgs, these idiots don't know what their talking about! In my opinion i think the video was a disapointment not the car.
Sheesh no need to be so hard on it. I have a 2010 Pilot and I love it! The only way to please these bastards is to make every button the size of your head, put in a v8 that gets 100 miles per gallon and make it stop from 60-0 in one foot. Even then they'd still be critical.
Pilots are the best!!!
@DaEverything highlanders are boring... but yes they are still well rounded.
Go with a CX-9 or Traverse!
I'm disappointed with Honda too, not the same quality they made 20 years ago.
You’d think they would have mentioned the year of the car they are reviewing 😂
the 07 mdx is so much better than an 09 pilot
we own a 2012 touring
Forget it. I'm not spending $40k for a car with road noise issues. I'm shocked that Honda continually has problems with this vehicle on road noise after all these years.
The only reason it does have that is because if the tires they put. I switched from Goodyear to Michelin and they are far better and quieter on the 2005.
The new pilot sucks!
We're NOT coming close to the 20/27mpg. 7 inches wider than a CR-V Yet I could fit more into the CR-V!?! Has signacantly smaller glove box & door storage is narrower & swallower.
Engine labors way to much on mountains.
Jerks forward when we put it in drive & jerks back when it's put in park.
Driver seat area is the most confined we've ever had, making it very uncomfortable.
It technically is bigger than CR-V, but CR-V is set up far better. Pilot while it seems ok upon test drive....Upon regular use it is NOT the beach, camping, full size it claims. Back doors are positioned so you can't get coolers out & in with ease, the hatch opening is narrower than CR-V making loading difficult for bigger items.
Oil changes are more expensive & more often !
1st vehicle we have had that we hands down hate. We don't feel safe in this. We have had numerous issues & we hear others are noticing Honda is pulling away from their reliable pass.
So incredibly disappointed.
those wheels and tires look so tiny!
Just realize how much the Pilot looks like the Ford Escape with its boxy styling.
Funny thing is that the car is made in America.
My 2010 is super guiet.
go honda
What?! Who is we? Being known as one of THEE MOST popular and sold family cars made,(A disappointing vehicle) is a far stretch to make.
The exteriro styling looks like pokemon is about to vomit
why are these guys saying such shitty crap!!! What the hell ROAD NOISE i can barely hear a thing in that car!
The 03-08 Pilot's are much much nicer. This one looks really cheap & odd looking. The new 2016 Pilot looks light years better!
the previous generation pilot was much better made.
bet u this guy hates his car
This review is full of shite. My Pilot is a Rolls Royce compared to my old Element.
Liar !!
"no better than middle of the pack".....WTF? ok go enjoy your Santa Fe, Acadia, Travers, or Encore with self destructing engines.
Such a crap car, looks bigger then the highlander but dam tat leg room is so crap.
This one looks hideous. I prefer the previous model
I dislike the pilot. They are just cheap looking american cars. I deeply prefer German cars such as the much better Audi Q7
Highlander is 10x better in this class. Hands down.
This guy who is commeting dont know what he talking... this is the worst suv i ever see.. but the old pilot is better . First of all you loose the money if you bought this car. the car having lot of mechanical problems also look at the body its very thin metal and plastic. The interior is cheap cloth and the rear glass loose at very early stage.people think this is a sturdy suv but its not.................