2004 Honda Pilot Review
Price Estimate: $1,806 - $2,928





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- EX 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,49082 mi away
- EX 4dr SUV w/Leather and Navigation SystemMSRP: $7,000162 mi away
- EX 4dr SUV w/LeatherMSRP: $5,999168 mi away
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Roomy interior with eight-passenger seating, versatile storage and cargo-hauling abilities, many standard features, comfortable ride.
Cons
- Mediocre towing capacity, feels big behind the wheel.
What’s new
Leather-equipped EX models get heated seats and side mirrors as standard equipment. Honda has improved the navigation system this year with a larger database, and all models have improved walk-in accessibility to the third-row seat. All Hondas have a seatbelt reminder system added for 2004.
Edmunds says
One of the best crossover SUVs available, the 2004 Honda Pilot is an excellent choice for active and large families in need of versatility.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$208/mo for Pilot LX
Pilot LX
vs
$171/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Honda Pilot Reviews
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2004 Honda Pilot EX-L
4.5 out of 5 starsflamio, 02/17/2012
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I bought this car with over a 100K on it and have had it for about a year.
So far it has been fantastic!
It has nice power and runs very well.
A couple months ago I hit a big Ohio deer and I barely felt it. Me and my family were completely safe, which made me very happy I bought this SUV.
Last winter I could not get my Odyssey up my long driveway in the snow, with this, it's a … breeze.
The leather is comfortable.
The kids love the heated seats. I'm 6'4" and it's very roomy.
Sound system is awesome.
I average about 19.6mpg.
On a long trip through Canada I actually had 25mpg highway. It's used, buy the extended warranty if you're worried about the tranny going and drive worry free!
LOVE my Pilot
4.5 out of 5 starsmathspiffy, 09/29/2012
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
We bought our Pilot in Feb. 2012.
It had approximately 87,000 miles on it.
I upgraded from a Honda Civic to get more space for kids, cargo, and to have a great roadtrip vehicle for the family.
Our Pilot has been everything we needed and more.
All we've done is regular maintenance, and we have had no problems.
It drives like a dream on the highway and has TONS of space for carseats, kid … stuff, and other cargo.
We are adding a hitch for a cargo rack and the running boards next, and it'll be perfect.
We are very pleased with our Pilot and will be keeping it as long as it runs!
Best car EVER!
5 out of 5 starsPam Brockhaus, 04/04/2016
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Unfortunately, three days ago I was hit by a drunk diver which totaled this car, boo!!! It still runs however, just cannot kill this vehicle and we still love it! We are looking to buy another Honda but looking at the luxury Acura model this time around. I would highly recommend a Honda to anyone, you cannot go wrong and will be very happy with the reliability and performance!
We are … still extremely happy with this car... we have 252,000 miles on it now. ALL of the driving has been in extreme conditions and it still runs great! We know it won’t last forever but it still runs great and other than oil changes, it requires very little maintenance.
We love our Honda Pilot... We live in Colorado along the I25 corridor and this car is subjected daily to a miserable commute 60 miles daily in all kinds of weather and it has performed beautifully! We have nearly 209,000 miles on it and have only had one issue with it, the power steering was giving us some issues at about the ten year mark... Honda worked through it, even called in the engineers that designed the car and figured out that it was a pinhole leak in the vacuum hose... Honda covered EVERYTHING and we didn't pay a dime... Wonderful support from the dealer and manufacturer! The car has been driven across country a half dozen times and is so comfortable to drive on the long haul... I hope to keep it for another ten years! Just get the oil changed religiously and do the maintenance and Hondas will last forever! My first Honda was a 1988 Civic with a manual transmission and I drove that for 250,000 miles...
So far so good........
4.5 out of 5 starsfukengroovin, 08/21/2012
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I bought my 2004 Pilot EX-L in Dec 2008 with 52,900 miles. I'm now at 110,300 miles. I am a DIY mechanic and have done all the scheduled maintenance myself. The 17 city and 22 hwy fuel ratings are not accurate. Best highway was 21 and routinely get 18-19mpg in mixed driving at high altitude in Colorado and Wyoming. When I lived in Southern California, I routinely got 15-16mpg in mixed … driving and a highway best of 19. So fuel quality and altitude definitely effect fuel economy. I've replaced motor mounts, spark plugs, shocks/struts, timing belt, and valve adjustments. Overall a great vehicle with no transmission problems.
2004 Pilot Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $27,100 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $208/month |
Seating | 8 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Pilot include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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