Used 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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After the love is gone
No More Hondas?, 10/13/2010
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I too used to think Honda was the best. Until our 2005 Pilot came to a sudden halt on the Dan Ryan. Lucky for us, it was at 1 a.m.. The transmission failed. Just. Like. That. No lights or warning. 73,200 miles. Of course we got the pleasure of paying for it. No help from Honda like the 2003 people. Before that we enjoyed ABS that locked up, tire pressure sensors that dealer quit trying to fix, peeling bumper paint, leaking doors that stink & gas mileage was a joke. We ditched it after we were told the engine was next to go. BTW, the dealer did all the routine man. on it. Hope you are all still Honda fans when your trans. goes out. Read the forums here. Not pretty.
Great SUV
Johnny, 06/22/2005
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Only a month into ownership, but so far a great vehicle. A smooth ride, decent handling (great in rain), great stereo and abundant storage and cup holders are all pluses. Also, the leather is of high quality (it actually smells like leather, not plastic). Its not perfect. It would be more convenient if both front windows had express up and down. Also, when the windows are turned off (to prevent children from operating), the driver also is prevented from operating the passenger windows. Finally, the three power points for cell phones, etc. are not powered when the car is turned off. Finally, the sunroof is not express open or close.
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Poor Reliability
jon_z, Cambridge, MA, 04/23/2012
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 34 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my wife's Pilot about 5 months ago. Ride, handling and comfort are pretty good, but Honda reliability is not there. The radiator recently "failed" causing the coolant to be circulated into the transmission. Radiator/thermostat need to be replaced. The engine and transmission need to be flushed as well. So far this has cost us $1500. I'm just waiting for the transmission to fail requiring a $3-4K replacement all because of a defective radiator! Would NOT buy this vehicle again. Honda also will not admit there's a problem with their radiators on these Pilots. This barge replaced a 1998 Odyssey which was a far better car.
Not Again
srm3057, 10/13/2010
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2005 Pilot new and have maintained it professionally with the thought of keeping it for many years. This vehicle has been one problem after another. Terrible gas mileage! At 50K miles the AC compressor just needed to be replaced at a cost of $1500.00 +/-. The reliability isn't there anymore! I would not recommend this manufacturer at all. They do not stand behind their product.
Should be better
Jim, 10/25/2005
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was happy with the pilot until I realized that the gas mileage is HORRIBLE!!! I average 13 MPG, with a lot of Highway driving. Steering wheel also vibrates on highway and there is a lot of road noise. I keep on thinking someone has a window open. At 1,500 miles smoke came out of air vents and it smelled like a electric fire. Also, be careful on the highway. The Pilot is very top heavy and will tip if you suddenly have to change lanes.