Used 2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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"It's suppose to burn that much oil!"
Cheeky, Brillion, WI, 03/21/2016
Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
45 of 50 people found this review helpful
Well, I have had my pilot since 09. I have enjoyed it so far, with a few exceptions. Around 80,000 miles my engine started misfiring. And I got a check engine light that came on. I took it to autozone were they pulled a code. The code confirmed my thoughts, it was a missfire in two of my spark plugs. I decided to save a little money and replace them myself. Figured how much trouble could it be. I pulled the plugs and two of the plugs seem to have been worn excessively. I started to do some research online only to find out that a lawsuit against Honda about this problem. Apparently the piston rings would shift and allow oil to enter the piston chamber, causing pre mature wear on the plugs and excessive oil consumption. Honda knows of the problem and is supposed to fix it. I brought this to the attention of dealership I frequently visit. I was told because I replaced the plugs and code was cleared I just had to wait until it happens again. Since that incident both catalic converters have failed, why you ask well because they have been coated with oil. By the way that will be a $1400 job please. Also, my Honda pilot if it sits running while parked for over a minute , and then I press the accelerator it blows out a large amount of smoke. I have since brought that up to the dealership. The mechanic told me I needed a new engine! Well, I brought up the leaking piston rings, the lawsuit etc. I was then told " That now I need to do an oil consumption test". Apparently burning three quarts of oil between oil changes is "normal" according to Gunn Honda. I haven't changed the catalic converters on my pilot yet because I figured it would be a waste of money if they are going to get covered with oil and go out again ;I may want to wait. By not changing them keeps my fuel management system from working properly. For those who need further explanation if you see the green "ECO" light on! You are running on three cylinders and not six, which is "supposed" to be increasing your gas mileage. So if you are thinking of buying a used one understand this might be what you are getting. I will say other than that problem I have really enjoyed the ride and comfort of the pilot. If the new ones didn't look like the Honda Odyssey so much I might have upgraded.
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A great functional vehicle
Daniel, Springfield, MO, 12/07/2021
updated 12/08/2023
Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have the four wheel drive touring model and when it was made in 2009 it was ahead of its time. It is great to be able to haul eight people if you need to and not have to take two vehicles in order to accomodate everyone. It is really nice to have four wheel traction when roads are slick and icy and you are pulling away from a stop sign. The back two rows of seats fold down flat for hauling a lot of cargo - very nice. I like the short turning radius when needing to turn around. The window shades in the back seat area are really nice to have on a bright sunny day. I love the navigation system and I upgrade it every two years. I have the 2021 system now and wouldn't be without it when going through big cities. I like the tire pressure system that not only tells you that you have low air pressure but which tire has the low pressure. The engine has plenty of power to get you up to speed. The back seat has its own heating and cooling controls which is nice for the passengers. The leather seats still look almost like they were new. One thing Honda could have improved on is keeping the speedometer back lit when driving not just at night. I like having the button to push in the upper console for raising and lowering the garage door. Even though I only get about 24 mpg on the highway I'm willing to sacrifice some mpg to have all the other features of this vehicle. I feel Honda put a lot of quality into this model year. I just keep it serviced at the recommended times and it continues to run great. Still the best car I have ever owned. I have to laugh when the dealership tells me what my trade-in value is. They are only about $10,000 too low. Secondly, why would I want to trade in a vehicle that still drives like new? This one is a keeper. I still like the body style of the 2009 better than many of the newer models. Honda put a first class paint job on the Pilot as even after 14 years it still looks very good. I've just recently replace the timing belt so I'll be good for another 80,000 miles. I almost never see a used Honda Pilot on a car lot. What does that tell you?
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seadog9, New York, NY, 05/16/2011
Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Pilot new at the end of 2008. It has been a great work horse and has performed well (now has 38,000 miles). My only complaints are: The road noise. I have made many trips between S. Oregon and N. California and the road noise has been terrible. My other complaint is the gas milage. I proabably average, on the highway, about 18/19 mpg. I was hoping for more especially since the sticker said I should expect 22 mpg on the highway.
Great Value, deceptive fuel mileage
dollar_savvy, 09/21/2009
Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my '09 pilot, touring, 4WD since May 2009 now. We love the interior space with 8 seats. We do not like the plastic on dash board and the whitish center console backing. The Handling can use a lot of work but it's a Honda, I guess they think that I will be spending another $20k to make it look/feel like a BMW anyways so why bother. :-) I really did not think that their EPA mileage will be that much off. It says 16/20/18 (city/highway/combined avg), but I am getting just about 250 miles for a full tank of gas, that's about 12/MPG. WOW!!!!
Bluetooth phone not very good
Nancy, 04/12/2009
Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Pilot since Sept 08. It is my 5th new Honda but my first SUV ever. I was a little unsure if I'd like a larger vehicle, but I really like driving the Pilot. Being higher makes it much easier to see, plus I feel safer on the road. I love everything about my Pilot EXCEPT I was really looking forward to the hands- free Bluetooth phone integrated into the navigation/stereo system. I am very disappointed in its performance. The quality of the phone call on the other end is bad...I always have people telling me they can't hear me very well at all - they say I sound like I'm in a cave. Other than that negative, and the gas mileage which I don't love, I really like my Pilot!
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