Used 2004 Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews
Used Pilot for sale
2...
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
2004 Honda Pilot 275,000+ Miles
Tatiana, 12/26/2016
2004 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car was passed down to me after my mom had been driving it for 12 years and it is the best first car I could ever ask for. It is a tough vehicle and very spacious making it easy to transport between households. There are minor flaws that have occurred over the years, one of my biggest concerns is the metal on the door handles that have come off. Even with 275,000+ miles I have a feeling that this vehicle will still be kicking for a while.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
My 2004 Honda pilot EX
Martin Cooke, 04/06/2016
updated 04/12/2023
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
My Honda pilot has never let me down it's good in the rain in the snow gets me were ever I have to go . It's very comfortable and wants to cruise control is set on the open road I have to do very little except for stay awake and steer . Honda has been very good at doing all the recalls and their service is excellent . I had all the maintenance work done on my 2004 Honda Pilot. Including the timing belt and water pump and tensioner all fluids changed or topped off. This is the best car I ever owned. I don’t want to ever sell it. Because the newer Honda Pilot are not as well built.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Still great after 8 years and over 200k miles
ldd12, 01/18/2012
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
My 2004 Pilot EXL is still great after 8 years and over 200,000 miles. I bought it in spring of '06 when it had 50k miles, so someone before me drove a lot, too. I've not had all the issues I've read about, but I don't abuse the vehicle. I get oil changes every 5-6k miles, but do spread out the scheduled maintenances and fluid changes a bit more due to quickly rolling up highway miles. My Pilot replaced a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 that had the gas-guzzling 5.2 liter V8. The main reason I replaced the JGC was due to terrible gas mileage (9-15) and slipping transmission. I've not had any transmission issues with my Pilot, but I don't abuse it, either!
Our Family's Memory-Maker
Cynda Douglas, 08/16/2016
updated 02/17/2017
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We bought this car brand new, the first model of the Pilot in 2004. We've taken some great trips, drove kids to sports, school, and now we use it for driving grandchildren! It still runs like new and has always parked in our garage. We make sure we do the proper maintenance on it, and there's never been a major repair. It's a great family car for us. Now my husband wants me to buy a newer one.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
Best SUV we ever owned.
AJnMA, 01/01/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is clearly the best SUV that we ever owned. Over the last 16 years we have owned over 30 cars and this is probably the best one overall of all the vehicles. When it comes to SUVs no other beats it. We have had a Durango, Liberty, Passport (both Honda and Isuzu version and CRV (2x). This is the best mix of style, room and functionality that an SUV can have. The third row pulls out easily for when the in-laws come over or the seats fold flat for the runs to the dump. Our Durango spent more time in the shop than on the road so this has been pleasant to fill and go with the regularly scheduled oil change and maintenance. Handles like a dream, even in the rough New England winters.
2...