2007 Honda Pilot Consumer Discussions

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

• Re: 2012 4WD EXL [wayward]

  Written by: ameliam on Jan 13, 2012 9:44:16 AM

  I also have a 2004 Honda Pilot, but I've had almost no problems with it - other than the sudden drop in mileage. It's a very basic model; I bought it used in 2007 and enjoyed up to 27 mpg on the highway, and usually 23 to 25 around town. I religiously kept up with the recommended maintenance, which can be expensive (e.g. right now it's due for a timing belt/fuel ... Read More

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Bumpy Ride on 2007 Honda Pilot [danfortune] - REPLY

  Written by: walk_the_walk2 on Dec 26, 2011 5:53:45 PM

  I can't see how it could be just the tires... I have a 2011 Honda Pilot AWD with 26K miles on it and drive it a lot on steep gravel roads in the Smoky Mtns. My vehicle came with Goodyear Integra HLs on it... but regardless, I have not experienced this, and this sounds more like a shock absorber issue to me. Previous to the Pilot purchase, I suffered with ride ... Read More

Honda Pilot Steering Wheel Vibrations

• Hard/Bumpy Ride on 2007 Pilot 55K Miles

  Written by: danfortune on Dec 26, 2011 1:55:56 PM

  I purchased a 2007 Honda Pilot EX 4x4 with 55K miles on it, clean Carfax, one owner, I have driven about 10 Pilots from various years, and never encountered this issue. That is why I bought the car wholesale sight unseen. When I got the car, it is super clean, but I was surprised at how stiff/bumpy the ride is! I have seen other posts about hard bumpy rides, and the ... Read More

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

• Bumpy Ride on 2007 Honda Pilot

  Written by: danfortune on Dec 26, 2011 1:52:53 PM

  I purchased a 2007 Honda Pilot EX 4x4 with 55K miles on it, clean Carfax, one owner, I have driven about 10 Pilots from various years, and never encountered this issue. That is why I bought the car wholesale sight unseen. When I got the car, it is super clean, but I was surprised at how stiff/bumpy the ride is! I have seen other posts about hard bumpy rides, and the ... Read More

• melrican

  Written by: melrican on Dec 15, 2011 4:16:11 PM

  My 2007 Honda Pilot has the following warning lights on: VSA, ABS and Brakes. I took it to the dealer and it read the codes 53 and 121. They said the ABS module needed replacement. I replaced the ABS module myself with a used one from a salvage yard, and the lights are still on, plus a new code 121 came on. Anyone out there had any issues like this one? ... Read More

• Goodwill Repair?

  Written by: cj75 on Nov 24, 2011 8:00:46 AM

  Not sure if someone can help me...we have a 2007 Honda Pilot with 104500kms on it...we just found out that the rear main seal has a leak. What are the chances of getting Honda to do a Goodwill repair? We have taken the car to the same dealership for all our services plus we just bought a Ridgeline from them a few months ago... Thanks

Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

• Goodwill...

  Written by: cj75 on Nov 24, 2011 7:52:16 AM

  Not sure if someone can help me...we have a 2007 Honda Pilot with 104500kms on it...we just found out that the rear main seal has a leak. What are the chances of getting Honda to do a Goodwill repair? We have taken the car to the same dealership for all our services plus we just bought a Ridgeline from them a few months ago... Thanks

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• 2012 Honda Pilot EX Lease

  Written by: mw_200 on Nov 13, 2011 6:46:55 AM

  I'm looking to lease a 2012 Honda Pilot EX for 36 months and 12000 miles a year. I have a 2007 Honda Accord LX with 57400 miles on it that I'm trading in. What do you guys think would be a good deal if I'm putting $2000.00 down in the Dallas\Fort Worth area? Sales tax is 6.25%.

Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX

• Re: Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX [vscwarrior]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Nov 10, 2011 9:34:02 AM

  Ford does not own Mazda and never has. They had a 33% interest at one point, but that ended over 3 years ago. The CX-9 is one of the highest rated 7-passenger vehicles on the road. Is rated higher than a Pilot by Consumer Reports and consistantly scores well, if not better than the latest 7-passenger vehicles from Ford, GM, Dodge and Honda. Bottom line is the CX-9 is an excellent ... Read More

• Re: Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX [vscwarrior]

  Written by: mymellowman on Nov 10, 2011 4:33:22 AM

  Well, after visiting way too many Mazda and Honda dealers in the area to try and get the best price I could, I wound up getting a 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L w/ approximately 30k miles. I spoke to a couple mechanics that specialize in Asian repairs and they said they wouldnt turn down a good deal on a Mazda, but they preferred Hondas as the Mazda tend to have the same ... Read More

• Re: Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX [mymellowman]

  Written by: vscwarrior on Nov 9, 2011 8:55:46 PM

  Same boat as you. Wondering which one you went with and how you feel about your purchase. I've owned Hondas before and held up amazingly. Never owned a Mazda and a little worried because Ford owns them. Help.

• Re: Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX [mymellowman]

  Written by: oldburbnewcx9 on Aug 31, 2011 3:28:10 PM

  IMHO the Mazda is a better vehicle and has more/better features than the Honda. Long Term reliability always comes down the the individual vehicle but I think the Honda has the edge on reliability. I purchased a 2009 Mazda Trouring. My second choice was the Honda Pilot EX-L. I chose the better vehicle (handling, ride, braking, looks etc.)

• Re: Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX [bigrin]

  Written by: mymellowman on Aug 31, 2011 8:35:55 AM

  Thanks bigrin! I'll probably keep this car until it dies, so my focus is a little less focused on holding their value and a little more focused on long-term reliability. I know Honda has the edge here, I'm just trying to figure out how big that edge is as the CX-9's keeping getting great reviews.....

• Re: Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX [mymellowman]

  Written by: bigrin on Aug 31, 2011 8:30:13 AM

  Mellow, in same boat as you. Honda Pilots are harder to find. They hold their value big time. You'll have warranty on the Pilot and if you're keeping long term, I'd go that way. Although the Mazda has only 40K, it's value will drop more than the Honda. MHO, go with the Honda (swiss watch) you won't be sorry. Regards

• Used 2007 CX-9 GT or 2009 Pilot LX

  Written by: mymellowman on Aug 30, 2011 5:35:55 PM

  Hi all, I'm looking for some input in comparing two used vehicles. I have a budget of around $20k and have found two vehicles and would like to hear people's thoughts: 1. 2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring - It has 40,000 miles and all the bells and whistles. 2. 2009 Honda Pilot LX: It has 20,000 miles and is the base model. I can get both for around the same price. ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: Question for Car_man [citivas]

  Written by: ck90211 on Apr 17, 2011 7:07:27 PM

  About extending a Pilot lease for another year while waiting for 2013 to come out. If your current monthly price is good then I think it's a good idea to extend (and yes Honda does allow and encourage you to extend, or buy). I had a 2007 EX-L 2WD at $279+10% tax a month (42 months with nothing down), and turned it in a year ago (thinking I was going to ... Read More

Oil Consumption - Pilot

• Oil Consumption - Pilot

  Written by: ak80 on Apr 7, 2011 9:57:53 AM

  I have a Honda 2007 Pilot 2ith 60,000 miles - and every 3000 to 4000 miles the oil level is extremely low to where I have to addd 1 or 2 quart of oil. The dealership conducted a consimption test and told me that it is normal for Pilot to burn 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles? I told them that would mean that I would be out of oil ... Read More

2011 Honda Pilot

• Re: Rough going for the 2011 Pilot [vrm]

  Written by: akangl on Mar 22, 2011 4:36:12 PM

  Yes - this Pilot deserves criticism. Honda overpromised and underdelivered. For a vehicle, which touts is safety, getting 4 stars is like getting a F grade in class As an owner of a 2007 Pilot EX-L and now a 2011 Pilot EX-L I agree in some ways that the new Pilot isn't as good as the old one. I preferred my 2007 as far as, looks and size, but the seats ... Read More

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

• 2007 pilot - brake rotor and steering column

  Written by: tnltnl on Dec 15, 2010 7:06:07 PM

  Recently purchased a 2007 with 100,000k miles. Rear end made a thud, thud when moving. The brake right and left rear brake rotors had a bump on each one. Honda replaced them for $600 and the noise was gone. They said it was because pilot must have sat to long and caused the bump on each one. A car sits to long and get these bumps? Makes no sense to me. ... Read More

Honda Pilot 2007 - 2008

• Re: Faulty rear license plate bolts on 2007 Pilots [merrill94952]

  Written by: jwhangen on Aug 15, 2010 7:39:08 PM

  I ended up taking my case to Corporate because my dealer (Courtney Honda, Milford CT) did nothing for me. The Regional Parts and Service Manager came out, took a look at it, took photos and told me that Honda would be in touch. About 2 weeks later I got the call from Corporate telling me they won't do anything for me either, not a dime. I think this is a case ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot extended warranty [cms2519]

  Written by: jet10000 on Jun 22, 2010 8:58:53 AM

  Any advice on whether this is the best way to go, or if it might be better to research other independent warranty deals out there? Well, if you wanted to see what they came up with for the $100 inspection, that might not be a bad idea. If they didn't find much, maybe you pass on the warranty altogether. You could check other independent deals though they are probably limited and ... Read More

• 2007 Honda Pilot extended warranty

  Written by: cms2519 on Jun 22, 2010 6:57:27 AM

  I'm thinking about purchasing my leased 07 Pilot. It has 45000 miles and is out of warranty now. The dealer is quoting me about $1800 for a 4-year, 60,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty, although this was just from a discussion over the phone. I would need to bring the car in for an inspection, which will cost me about $100, and then they'll let me know what repairs would need to be done, ... Read More

Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

• transmission fails at 29,000 miles

  Written by: donix on Jul 31, 2010 9:09:24 PM

  I have a 2007 honda pilot and stall at 29,000 miles transmission problem!!!! under warranty...and returned it after the lease end.. Also have a 2009 pilot with 27,000 miles its almost to 29,000 miles!!!!

• Acura/Honda Admission of Faulty Transmission

  Written by: kpsmith999 on Jul 28, 2010 6:56:58 AM

  To "gatdammit".....Is Consumer Reports applying the "recommended" designation to specific years or all years of Honda Pilots/Acura MDXs? I'm not sure if the more current model years (2008-2010) are impacted by this problem?? But certainly the CR repair charts for model years 2003 through 2007 should indicate a "poor" status for transmission reliability. For those who are interested, you can obtain the actual Acura/Honda Service Bulletin that addresses the Torque Convert ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Re: Honda Care for 2007 Honda Pilot EXL - is it too much? [jet10000]

  Written by: lonfonso on May 22, 2010 9:54:18 AM

  Thx!!!

• Re: Honda Care for 2007 Honda Pilot EXL - is it too much? [lonfonso]

  Written by: jet10000 on May 14, 2010 10:05:43 PM

  I just purchased a Honda Care 5yrs/84k (additional mileage) from College Hills Honda for $1320 for an 2007 Honda Pilot EXL with 26k mile. Is this too much? At this late stage of 26K, you're not going to get any better deal than that as you found from your research. Now you have protection until the odometer reaches 110,000 (or until 5 years is up), so it's pretty good. You perhaps ... Read More

• Honda Care for 2007 Honda Pilot EXL - is it too much?

  Written by: lonfonso on May 14, 2010 12:04:58 PM

  I just purchased a Honda Care 5yrs/84k (additional mileage) from College Hills Honda for $1320 for an 2007 Honda Pilot EXL with 26k mile. Is this too much? This is the best deal that I got. I got quotes from CurryHonda for $1460, Saccuci for $1270 (but they don't offer in CA, i used the Nevada address), my two local dealerships, one in El Monte (Nelson) for $1500, and one in ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot [gman1957]

  Written by: hondafan14 on May 11, 2010 8:51:39 PM

  Hi gman1957, I guess we both did ok especially given that in NJ I was getting crazy quotes in mid 500's for the same vehicle. This is my second Pilot. I had a 2007 EX-L with RES and loved it. The 2011 replaced the 2007 which I was leasing as well. Drive safe, enjoy and good luck with the new car...

Honda Pilot 2007 - 2008

• 2007 Pilot EX - 100% rust on rear suspension bolts

  Written by: vrm on Apr 28, 2010 12:32:51 PM

  I just bought a 07 Pilot EX FWD and was surprised to see that the bolts on the rear suspension + other bolts on the side were rusty. Rusty here means 100% rust - totally brown. The local Honda dealer informed me I would have to pay $347 to replace these bolts. (Total number of bolts 7) This vehicle has under 23,000 miles and is still under warranty. Plus it was ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Pilot EXL [vinset]

  Written by: nepilot on Apr 14, 2010 12:23:22 PM

  vinset- i see you recently got your pilot at boch. i did as well...2010 ex-l w/res. do you notice any pulling to the right with your pilot? i find that i need to constantly keep the wheel turned to the left about 5-10degrees. just curious if this is normal or not? boch tried telling me it's due to road crown and the vehicle has to break in. i'm not believing it ... Read More

Honda Pilot Warranty Question

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot Warranty Question [jdbhp]

  Written by: jdbhp on Apr 12, 2010 5:38:51 PM

  For the benefit of anyone else who may have a similar issue - the steering apparently is not covered by the powertrain warranty. Honda graciously agreed to pick up the repair seeing as though the steering going bad so soon is extremely rare. This was our first Honda - and am very disappointed. Glad that Honda is picking up the tab - but have had a lot of problems with the ... Read More

• 2007 Honda Pilot Warranty Question

  Written by: jdbhp on Apr 11, 2010 5:17:29 PM

  We purchased a new 2007 Honda Pilot in June 2007. It now has about 55,000 miles. The bumper to bumper warranty has expired, but not the powertrain warranty. Saturday we were told it needed a new power steering rack. The tech said it was due to normal wear and tear and nothing we did. He thought it was quite unusual for this to happen and certainly premature. He thought it should ... Read More

2007 Honda Pilot Owners Manual Error

• Re: 2007 HONDA PILOT OWNERS MANUAL ERROR [jadahada]

  Written by: steve_ on Apr 5, 2010 5:06:28 PM

  Something like this is often handled by a technical service bulletin. And sometimes a sticker is mailed out to put over the page in the owner's manual. I wonder if the tech was going to notify Honda? You may want to contact them directly and get clarification.

• 2007 HONDA PILOT OWNERS MANUAL ERROR

  Written by: jadahada on Apr 5, 2010 1:55:07 PM

  I took my 2007 Pilot into the dealer for an oil change and asked them to also check the Gear Shift Lever and linkage, as it was difficult to move the lever from the Drive position, down to the lower D3, D2, D1 positions. In order to do so, first, I have to “push” the gearshift lever toward the dashboard and then move it downward? I gave the Service Department a ... Read More

2007 Pilot Maintenance Schedule

• 2007 Pilot EX FWD - ATF question

  Written by: vrm on Apr 4, 2010 5:26:45 AM

  Under "normal" driving conditions, should the ATF be changed every 40K miles? Is it safe to use the ATF being sold at Advance Auto Parts? Or should I only use the Honda brand ATF from the dealer? Thanks!

Honda Pilot 2007 - 2008

• Faulty rear license plate bolts on 2007 Pilots

  Written by: jwhangen on Mar 26, 2010 4:17:20 PM

  Hello, I've done some online research and I guess it's a somewhat common issue that the rear license plate bolts on the 2007 Pilots will snap clean off, leaving the license plate laying somewhere on a country road or busy interstate highway. As of today, my left bolt/nut is completely gone, and my right one is half-rotted through and is ready to fall off too. I've contacted my dealer twice about ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Pilot 4WD EX-L NAV lease rates in SW Ohio

  Written by: mybuy on Mar 25, 2010 6:29:59 AM

  Hi, I'm in the process of turning over my 2007 Ody lease and am looking at both the 4WD Pilots and CR-Vs. I'm starting to shop/research the details so any info would be helpful. I would like a 15K/year mileage lease for a 4WD, EX-L with NAV as a minimum with possibly adding a towing package + hitch and black running boards. Since I'm turning in an Ody, any info on ... Read More

• Re: Want to Lease 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD [Car_man]

  Written by: msiana on Feb 12, 2010 10:35:20 AM

  Hi Car_man, Returning our 2007 Odyssey looking to get a 2010 EX or EXL Pilot 4WD. Hoping for 3 years and 12,000 per. Can you please tell me what is a reasonable deal? (no money down, or a small amount) Our lease is up Feb 24. Please help! Thanks, Michael

Honda Pilot 2007 - 2008

• Rear Lcense Plate Bolts

  Written by: gator79 on Mar 3, 2010 11:09:53 AM

  The rear license plate bolts on my Pilot each snapped off, one right after the other. My wife and I noticed this on a Saturday evening. The left side of the license plate was dangling. Thinking the bolt was loose, I went to tighten it by hand, and the bolt broke free from the rear of the vehicle. I went to tighten the other side and it also broke off. No ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Honda Pilot Lease 20k miles

  Written by: camjw35 on Mar 3, 2010 10:06:47 AM

  Hello! I am looking to gather info on getting a HOnda Pilot lease soon. I am getting ready to turn in my 2007 Oddsey which is up in June. I would like to get out of that early, maybe April 1st. I had a 15k mile lease on that at as of today I am at 43900. So I will be over on that so if I lease another car i ... Read More

Honda Pilot Tires and Wheels

• 2007 Pilot, 2.5 yrs old, 24K mi = New tires?

  Written by: ondaman on Feb 13, 2010 8:53:30 PM

  Hello experts, dealer telling me to replace original tires for my 2007 Honda Pilot AWD, only 2.5 years old, 24k miles. Any advise before I pay $800 for new tires? I asked for warranty but technician said I'm not covered. I thought I'm covered for 50k mi on these original Bridgestone tires. Car not even 3 yrs old. Help! Thanks.

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Need Help Deciding Between 3 Pilots

  Written by: kumba07 on Jan 13, 2010 8:41:42 AM

  I need some help from the Honda experts here. Need to decide between three Pilots: 1 - 2005 Pilot EXL 4WD, 40,000 miles, leather, heated seats, running boards, pretty much loaded. Honda Certified. Asking price $22k. 2 - 2007 Pilot EXL 4WD, 61,000 miles, leather, heated seats, pretty much loaded except for running boards. Honda Certified. Asking price $24k. 3 - 2007 Pilot LX 4WD, 42,000 miles, cloth, rear air, alloy ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: Honda Holidays.. [Car_man]

  Written by: gman1957 on Dec 10, 2009 11:18:47 AM

  Car-man one more question and I thank you for replying to my inquirey.I am presently leasing a 2007 Pilot EXL with RES right now. My buyout is $ 19000.00. I have 3 payments left. My payments are $ 327.00.I am looking or debating to do the same vehicle.I was quoted MSRP $ 37155.00 internet special for 33,850.00. Here is what they are saying. They will try to get to the amount ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Honda Pilot Touring AWD with NAV & RES (Maxed-out) [shivarajan]

  Written by: utvnut on Dec 5, 2009 7:20:18 AM

  Hello all. Just got a 2010 4WD Pilot, Touring, NAV &RES. $36664 including: installed running boards and dealer "appearance Package" of wheel well trim, door edge guards, pin stripes, wheel locks and mud flaps (but mud flaps already on it.) Add $710, VA tax and tags. Great deal I think compared to some internet rates offered. Also got a good trade. Traded a 2007 GMC Acadia loaded but mechanically VERY unreliable. ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Pilot @ dealer invoice [lufaca]

  Written by: lilbth on Nov 30, 2009 10:34:22 AM

  I negotiated the price of the new Pilot before I mentioned the trade. I traded a 2007 Honda Pilot 4WD EX with 49,920 miles. They gave me 18,925. I just replaced the front and rear brake pads myself so that cost about $44.00. They did take that into account. I think I got a fair trade. What do you think?

• Re: Lease return wholesale price for 07 pilot [kjdsider]

  Written by: amaa on Nov 5, 2009 8:05:28 PM

  I have a 2007 Pilot and i am looking to sell it to get a honda odysee for my frown up family. I went to Tyson corner and they give me $22000 ?? which way low . Any idea how, where, to sell it ? how much its worth. It has leather, sunroof and CD. No dvd, nor Navigation

Honda Pilot Tires and Wheels

• Continual problems with TPMS & Tires

  Written by: mozilla on Sep 22, 2009 12:24:33 PM

  I have a 2007 Pilot and my TPMS indicator is on at least once a month. The tire pressure is ~22 when the light comes on. It happens randomly to any of the tires, all the time. The dealer has been unhelpful; tells me that "wide temperature changes cause tire pressure changes." I'm in So Cal; that answer is ridiculous. I've met other Honda owners at gas stations putting air in ... Read More

Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander

• Re: Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander [apex1123]

  Written by: mdhutton on Aug 1, 2009 5:41:11 AM

  From the FAQ section of Toyota's website, and another thread here: Highlander Gas: 2001-2007 4 Cylinder Chain 2001-2007 V6 Belt 2008 V6 Chain Highlander Hybrid: 2006-2008 V6 Belt

Honda Pilot 2007 - 2008

• 2007 Pilot EXL - missing garage door opener

  Written by: vrm on Jul 16, 2009 12:39:23 PM

  I am getting ready to buy a 07 EXL with Navigation. I believe the garage door opener is standard equipment on the EXL. However, the dealer informed me that the door opener is missing. Where can I get a replacement garage door opener? I have called the local Honda dealers parts department but they put me on hold and could not answer my question. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

2009 Honda Pilot

• Re: 2008 Pilot vs. 2007 Pilot- Buy Now OR Wait [bobw3]

  Written by: 20009p on Jun 26, 2009 6:05:59 PM

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Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot Lease Turn In [mixen]

  Written by: 2007hondapilot on May 29, 2009 7:05:01 AM

  Mixen- I will be paying cash(check) for the pilot buy out at this point. This will also be the first and the last car I ever lease again. Even with my low mileage requirements leasing still does not make sense unless you want to be stuck with a 400-500 payment the rest of your life. My financial independence is worth more to me at this point.

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot Lease Turn In [2007hondapilot]

  Written by: mixen on May 26, 2009 4:29:06 PM

  Driving a car for 10 years is almost always cheaper than leasing, so I would not fault you for going that route (pun intended). However, your calculations become much different when you factor in interest -- your $125.00 payment was considerably more. The real question is if you are borrowing the $21,000, what is your interest rate. Conversely, if you have the $21,000 in your pocket and decide to lease instead, ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot Lease Turn In [mixen]

  Written by: 2007hondapilot on May 26, 2009 6:04:23 AM

  Mixen- We only have about 28,000 miles on our pilot so I will probably just buy it out from the lease and pay cash. I am just tired of monthly payments. I did this with my toyota truck and just sold it after 10yrs and got 6500.00 back in my pocket from the sale. I paid 20K for the truck so after 10yrs and 165K miles I only had $15,000 into ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot Lease Turn In [2007hondapilot]

  Written by: mixen on May 21, 2009 10:23:51 AM

  I am in a similar situation although you are a few months ahead of me. I also have a 2007 Pilot 4wd exl no/navi or RES, but I have about 9 months to go. My payment is $390 per month for 3 years with 15k per year and about $600 paid at signing (1st month and registration fees). I think that the price you and I paid was a pretty good ... Read More

• 2007 Honda Pilot Lease Turn In

  Written by: 2007hondapilot on May 13, 2009 5:57:22 PM

  I have a couple months before I turn in the 07 Pilot 4WD EXL no/navi. The payment is $384 month..How can I tell if this was a good deal. I did a 3yr lease w/15K miles and 1K out of pocket at signing in 2007. My question is about the buy price. I am thinking of buying it at the end of lease. The purchase price is $21300. This looks pretty ... Read More

Honda Pilot 2007 - 2008

• 2007 pilot rear wiper

  Written by: joga37 on Apr 28, 2009 11:35:50 AM

  I am trying to replace the rear wiper on a 07 pilot but can't get the old wiper off. My nearest honda dealer is about 80 miles away so I bought the new wiper blade on-line.It came with no instructions and the owners manual only refers to the front wipers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2009 Honda Pilot EX [bubsy1]

  Written by: joga37 on Apr 1, 2009 6:59:14 AM

  I purchased a 2009 Pilot EX FWD down in central FL on Feb 18th 2009,the price was $26.135.This does not include taxes or fee's. If the $1500 dealer incentive is still on subtract that from the invoice and make your offer. I have had 2006,2007 and now the 2009 al EX's and this the best of them all. The 09 transaction was all done with the internet mgr. :)

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Honda Pilot Lease Quote

  Written by: shamrock06 on Mar 1, 2009 6:37:22 AM

  I'm currently in a 2007 Honda Accord EXL Lease that is up in October but trying to get in a new Pilot EXL with RES prior to lease end. Dealership in NJ offered to pay balance on what I owe then would offer me EXL w/out Res at $1700 down with $500/month includes tax. Seems steep to me..was hoping to stay at 450. I know the payoff is much higher than ... Read More

Honda Pilot vs Lexus GX470 vs Jeep Commander

• Honda Pilot vs Lexus GX470 vs Jeep Commander

  Written by: azrescue on Feb 10, 2009 8:53:53 AM

  We have been looking at several suv's and cuv's. I think we have narrowed it down to the 2005-2008 Pilot, 2003-2007 GX 470 & possibly the 2007 Commander. This is what we are looking for in our vehicle: Comfort - I have back problems and am looking for comfortable seating, esp for road trips. I seem to have gotten spoiled with the seats in my Volvo S60. Towing - We will ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Re: Should I buy an ew on a '06 pilot exl (no nav or dvd)? [jet10000]

  Written by: traindriver on Jan 26, 2009 3:53:16 PM

  Jet, It took me a good bit of "googling" before I was willing to admit "defeat." I couldn't find clear answers on any of the big three online sites that are mentioned most often in this forum nor at a few more that popped up on a google search. Finally I found this at officialhondacare-at-delrayacura.com and was able to see that you were 100% correct: Do you have a 2006-2007 Honda ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: Intrerest rates and Dealer cash gone tomorrow [sjtash]

  Written by: iamknott on Jan 5, 2009 12:03:07 PM

  Honda's December sales and annual sales results were announced today. 'Honda Division's 2008 annual sales of 1,284,261 decreased 6.7 percent compared to 2007. Honda Division's December monthly sales of 75,405 represent a decrease of 34.0 percent compared to 2007. Annual total car sales of 794,421 for the Honda Division increased 1.0 percent and set a record for the fourth consecutive year. The division's truck sales decreased by 16.9 percent to 489,840." ... Read More

2009 Honda Pilot

• 2009 Honda Pilot Performace

  Written by: CanStacker on Dec 29, 2008 10:30:56 PM

  Hi everyone, May I please ask if anyone has any comments about the 2009 Honda Pilot's cylinder deactivation and performance? Can you feel the transition between running modes? How's the power and acceleration? I'm asking because that's the car, along with the Toyota Venza, that my wife has narrowed the choices down to. The reviews of the Pilot, while generally favorable, seem to think the car is a little underpowered. She ... Read More

2007 Pilot Maintenance Schedule

• Re: 2007 Pilot Maintenance Schedule [MickinSD]

  Written by: steve_ on Dec 7, 2008 5:44:03 PM

  Forgot to mention that Edmunds gets the maintenance info from Honda. No doubt your dealer will have some additional "recommendations," especially if you simply ask the service writer for a 30k service. Some of those recommendations may be ok, but remember that most of the service writers are on commission.

• 2007 Pilot Maintenance Schedule

  Written by: MickinSD on Dec 7, 2008 3:32:45 PM

  Can anyone tell me what maintenance is recommended at 30,000 miles for a 2007 Honda Pilot?

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Pilot Incentives Unlikely Soon

  Written by: rexf on Dec 7, 2008 3:30:53 PM

  According to Honda, November 2008 sales of Pilots were up 4.5% over November 2007, although down 16% from year to year. Given the stringent production controls that Honda has in place, I think it's unlikely supply will be allowed to outpace demand; thus, it appears unlikely there will be incentives (apart from the odd lease deal) on the Pilot anytime soon. However, Honda dealerships have been hit with large downturns in ... Read More

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2007 honda pilot [toms422]

  Written by: steve_ on Nov 12, 2008 5:27:58 PM

  I'd just replace it myself if it's time. I don't believe in flushing (although some call it "power flushing").

• 2007 honda pilot

  Written by: toms422 on Nov 12, 2008 3:25:09 PM

  to replace the fluid - $90 ... FLUSHED

• fuel tank

  Written by: boughtalemon on Jun 24, 2008 2:17:55 PM

  Fuel tank in newer models isn't any better. My Pilot is a 2007 and, though I didn't have a sloshing sound, it was worse, it was a whistling sound. After trying to convince me that it's "normal" and after telling the dealer that I am not takng the car out of the dealership till they fix the problem, they first changed the fuel pump, didn't work and then they changed the ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Honda Vehicle Sales

  Written by: scottgbwi on Sep 19, 2008 12:20:49 PM

  Honda Vehicle Sales The link shows how Honda has been doing. Pilot sales way up last month compared to August 2007. Sales for the year are down compared to 2007.

• Re: Waiting for $2000 incentive to come back. [denver2008]

  Written by: tdr_honda on Sep 9, 2008 12:00:25 PM

  I was surprised that the $2000 incentive was dropped. But I did notice that Pilot sales were up in August 2008 over the same month in 2007. But still in today's auto market, it does not make sense for Honda to drop the incentive. I am betting that sales will fall back off without the incentive and it will return in October. Also noticed that Odyssey sales were way, way down ... Read More

Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

• Re: August sales [ceric]

  Written by: nxs138 on Sep 6, 2008 4:47:21 PM

  That's not bad at all for the CX-9. If you compare sales as opposed to 2007, the CX-9 does very well in terms of not dropping off sharply month after month. And those 3000 plus CX-9 sales make up a substantial percentage of total Mazda sales--and total Mazda sales have never been anywhere near Honda and Toyota. So Mazda has to be happy with the numbers, probably not as happy with ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Inexperienced Buyer

  Written by: pilotsearcher on Aug 29, 2008 8:20:44 PM

  Still trying to decide between MDX or Pilot, looking for best value and deal with options: Live in Omaha, Nebraska. (working with Acura of Omaha, ODaniel Honda, Superior Honda). I wonder if mplshondadlr can comment on current prices? First Offers from Dealers: 2008 VP 4x4 NEW -- 112 miles VIN: 5FNYF18238B047873 $23,000 2009 EX-L 4x4 w/RES VIN: 5FNYF48659B015044 $31,000 2006 Acura MDX AWD Touring w/RES VIN: 2HNYD18606H509476 50,000 miles $29,000 (seems ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

• Re: 2006 EX-L AWD Pilot Mileage [kipk]

  Written by: g_rob on Aug 15, 2008 10:19:53 AM

  In April 2008 we drove from Indiana to Myrtle Beach in a 2006 Pilot AWD. The general MPG breakdown throughout the trip is as follows (and keep in mind we were loaded to the gills with baby stuff - but we were not pulling a trailer and we did not did we have a roof box ). Indianapolis to Cincy Through Kentucky on a very windy day - 18-19 MPG average ... Read More

• Re: 2007 2WD Pilot EX, 11K miles [kipk]

  Written by: oldguy5 on Aug 11, 2008 8:58:40 AM

  No, the '07 has the 3/6 VCM, which is good for 75 to 80 for ECO on a level road before it goes to 6. My understanding is that the 3/4/6 ( new on the '09's) will go up from 3 to 4 in that zone and only jump to 6 above 80 - jumping back and forth from 3 to 4 in the 75 - 85 zone as the road ... Read More

• 2007 2WD Pilot EX, 11K miles

  Written by: oldguy5 on Aug 10, 2008 5:07:07 PM

  Just got back from 700 + mile trip, VA and NC freeway driving. Tried setting the cruise to 70 versus my usual 75, and did not run the A/C in the AM as it was not necessary - estimate A/C on 75 % of the trip. 498 miles on one tank, took 18.38 gallons, 27.095 MPG. Best prior at 75 cruse was 24.619, A/C probably 90 % of the time. I ... Read More

Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

• Re: sales figures [ceric]

  Written by: slamtaz on Aug 1, 2008 7:42:17 PM

  Sales figures of July/2008 Honda Pilot: 7486 Toyota Highlander: 6763 (including Hybrid) Mazda CX9: 1965 (others, competiting) GM Lambdas (triplet only): 11,600 (combined) Acura MDX: 3477 This may seem like CX9 is selling poorly, when in fact it holds steady compared with 2007. Both Pilot and Highlander were selling at nearly 13,000/month July last year. So, both dropped nearly 50% compared with last year's sales figures. My interpretation of the above: ... Read More

• sales figures

  Written by: ceric on Aug 1, 2008 11:32:58 AM

  Sales figures of July/2008 Honda Pilot: 7486 Toyota Highlander: 6763 (including Hybrid) Mazda CX9: 1965 (others, competiting) GM Lambdas (triplet only): 11,600 (combined) Acura MDX: 3477 This may seem like CX9 is selling poorly, when in fact it holds steady compared with 2007. Both Pilot and Highlander were selling at nearly 13,000/month July last year. So, both dropped nearly 50% compared with last year's sales figures.

• Re: [msam]

  Written by: sethnaga on Jul 30, 2008 6:29:13 AM

  msam If you are considering buying an MDX, you should buy NOW, because the current rebates are very attractive. I have negotiated 37,800K for a MDX with Tech and power tail gate which is 7200 below MSRP. There is a rumor that Honda may throw in another 1000 to 1500 rebate by 1st of Aug. If that is the case, we are looking at 8000 below MSRP - a killer deal ... Read More

Honda Pilot Noises and Sounds

• Found a TSB for the Booming/Humming/Droning Noise

  Written by: pablo9 on Jul 29, 2008 3:03:17 PM

  I just found this TSB referenced in the Hondapilot.org forums (excellent forum if you haven't already found it.). The bulletin predates the 08 model. Reference Bulletin 06-092, 12/22/06 Service Bulletin © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved ATB 34078 (0612) 1 of 1 CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to ... Read More

Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

• You can ZOOM ZOOM better

  Written by: ch1rravu on Jul 25, 2008 1:31:17 PM

  Sure you may feel you could zoom zoom better in CX-9, but NOT faster than Highlander. Anything over 8 seconds zoom-zoom to 60, is prolly trying lawn-mower race cart. Not many dealers sit their vehicles in lots, but rather in preperation areas (call it their warehouse). If anything is any indication, in our hood I see normal amount of stock in Toyota warehouse, lesser-than-usual @ Honda warehouse (mostly due to fast ... Read More

Honda Pilot rearview camera

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L with Navigation [parviz]

  Written by: rwakayama on Jul 25, 2008 9:21:03 AM

  Parviz, thanks for the information I will go down to the dealer and see what is going on with my rearview camera.

• Re: 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L with Navigation [rwakayama]

  Written by: parviz on Jul 23, 2008 9:37:17 AM

  I have a 2006 model but I don't think that would be any different than the '07 in this case. My rearview camera shows the entire rear bumper (as I think it should), the camera being on one side of the car makes the rear bumper image out of proportion and I see more of one side of the bumper than the other, nevertheless I see the entire bumper. You may ... Read More

• 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L with Navigation

  Written by: rwakayama on Jul 22, 2008 10:18:33 AM

  My rearview camera only shows 2/3 of my bumper from the right corner. I can't see the left 1/3 of the bumper. I understand the camera is located on the right side of the licese plate. I always thought I could see the entire bumper. Does everyone else have the same problem or did somehing happen to my camera?

Honda Pilot 2003 through 2005

• Re: 2005 honda pilot ex-l brake malfunction [jselm123]

  Written by: ca1aa on Jul 18, 2008 9:13:52 AM

  Your problem is exactly the same as our problem with our '05 Honda Pilot. The curiuos thing is, It seems to happen to '05 Pilots only. I've done a lot of research through the internet. This site is the only one that I've found with a lot of information on this kind of problem. I've recommended this site to our Honda service center. Our problem started happening last year around August ... Read More

Honda parts

• Honda parts

  Written by: peterfares on Jul 16, 2008 1:48:30 PM

  I have a 2007 pilot in the shop due to an accident. It was hit on the passenger side taking out both doors and also damaging the part in front of the doors. It has been in the shop for a month, with the garage saying that Honda keeps sending the wrong replacement parts. The part in question is the piece of metal the front passenger door is attached to. Supposedly, ... Read More

2009 Honda Pilot

• Re: First year bugs [rodut]

  Written by: powder73 on Jul 14, 2008 5:34:34 AM

  Must be crazy to buy the 2009 Pilot. Cars always have bugs in the 1st year of production You know..i do prefer the i wouldn't buy a first year model to the must be crazy to buy the 2009. One imply you have a different opinion and the other that you are god and therefore know the truth and can judge other action..... oh and about the 8 seated passenger on ... Read More

• Re: Invoice and difference pilot exl 09 [mattyd]

  Written by: upstatedoc on Jun 20, 2008 10:49:55 AM

  mattyd wrote: Are you freaking KIDDING ME?! Amazing how we're getting screwed by Honda in Canada: look at this: I just was quoted $36,200 by the only Honda dealer in Oshawa, Ontario, on a USED used 2007 Pilot EXL w/ 19000km!!! I'm NEVER buying a used or new car in Canada again, unless it is within 1-2% of the price I'd pay in the US But at least you have free ... Read More

• Re: Invoice and difference pilot exl 09 [bigdadi118]

  Written by: mattyd on Jun 20, 2008 8:27:23 AM

  arakesh said On May 28, 2008 "You can get 08 EXL in $25-26K". Are you freaking KIDDING ME?! Amazing how we're getting screwed by Honda in Canada: look at this: I just was quoted $36,200 by the only Honda dealer in Oshawa, Ontario, on a USED used 2007 Pilot EXL w/ 19000km!!! I'm NEVER buying a used or new car in Canada again, unless it is within 1-2% of the price ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• excerpted posts from Edmunds Honda Accord Maintenance & Repair 2003-2007

  Written by: duke23 on Jun 10, 2008 7:18:31 PM

  I wanted to wait for a response from my last post before contributing this but darnit the forum just doesn't move fast enough. Most likely because this is one of the few forums where the naysayers outweigh those with actual experience. Btw, TY sparkland for your real world story regarding your camry alternator.So naysayers, please respond with your actual length of ownership ( some in the past have done so) And ... Read More

Honda Pilot 2003 through 2005

• Re: 2005 honda pilot ex-l brake malfunction [atpcpll]

  Written by: ca1aa on Jun 17, 2008 10:47:52 AM

  I have a 2005 Honda Pilot and am having the same problem. My Pilot has less than 25K and has been kept in good condition. The problem started happening last year around 8/2007. It has happened to me and my family three times now. The first two incidents happened while we were on the freeway. The brakes seem to lock up on their own. Each time it happened, we brought the ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: april sales [manypilots]

  Written by: dwynne on May 6, 2008 10:23:17 AM

  The dealers I checked on still had lots of Pilots to sell or lease, the supply of the less expensive models seems a little lower than the supply of EX-L models. I am sure that varies from region to region and state to state. One dealer has over 30 in stock but just 2-3 VP models, another has over 30 as well but 5 VP models. Most seem to be top-heavy ... Read More

• The 2009 Pilot

  Written by: dwynne on Apr 15, 2008 1:15:01 PM

  in all is glory, or ugliness, depending on your tastes. Here at the Honda web site I don't see or read about enough improvements that would make ME want to wait for it to arrive and pay MSRP (or close) when I would have the "old" Pilot for $2,500-$3,500 under invoice with cheap financing optional. 3" longer, larger interior volume, a bit more power and torque, VCM now on 4WD Pilots ... Read More

2009 Honda Pilot

• Re: I am impressed with the list of features... [ceric]

  Written by: brutus22 on Apr 15, 2008 8:18:10 AM

  Hello, So I scanned through the Honda Pilot mini-site. Was so looking forward to this car and when I saw the redesign I just could not get into the Pathfinder look, I feel they took a huge step back in the styling department and I love Honda's. We ended up buying a Saturn Outlook after test driving the usual crossovers (CX-9, 2007 Pilot, Highlander) and we really are pleased, looks great, ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Pilot vs. 2007 Pilot- Buy Now OR Wait [dbt]

  Written by: cheshire1 on Apr 11, 2008 7:32:02 AM

  > Don't get me started...First of all, both vehicles are only a Honda. > I could undertand if it were a Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, etc... > where I can understand as coming across being boastful. My apologies. Didn't mean it as a "boast" - more in terms of practicality: not all families can own 2 large vehicles, and hence be able to swap between them. For me, it is one or ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

• Same Old Story

  Written by: justaveragejoe on Apr 7, 2008 9:18:02 AM

  Took my 2007 Pilot AWD in for service. They changed the oil and differential gear oil. They also checked the transmission shifts and the fuel trim. No error codes for the transmission problems or the engine/fuel efficiency. The service writer did say he has driven the new Pilots and they seem "weird" to him, too, but he can't fix a problem that does not show-up on diagnostic. I need to call ... Read More

2009 Honda Pilot

• Re: Honda Dealer Test Drives [vibo]

  Written by: batman47 on Apr 5, 2008 3:00:25 AM

  Many thanks! The point put forward about the AWD/4WD seems to be a plausible reason for the ghost vibrations in 2007-2008 Pilots. Your comments are very reassuring.

• Re: Honda Dealer Test Drives [mikejax]

  Written by: batman47 on Apr 3, 2008 5:49:46 AM

  There are many 2007-2008 Honda Pilot owners complaining a lot about vibrations in the car. Some blame it to the 6-3 VCM, other to the suspensions and even the disc brakes, etc. So the previous Pilot was not a complete satisfaction for owners or a bad luck for some owners. I expect to buy a 2009 Pilot but I don't know if Honda has addressed all these vibrations of the previous ... Read More