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Great reliable vehicle but poor gas milege and acc
Mike jones, 07/09/2016
updated 01/18/2017
2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I read some of the bad reviews but I guess I ended up with a good one. So far I have 108k miles and never had any problems. Just regular oil change and That's it. There was a recall on the front suspension making noise. Just gotta take it in to the dealer to get it fixed for free. Its roomy and it's a great family car, has enough space for all your stuff for long road trips. But, lol Yea there's always something. Its a great family vehicle but when u are driving by yourself and u wanna have some fun, nope. The acceleration is horrible esp if your trying to merge on to free way. Handling is less than sub par. Feels like drving a bus. Bottom line: great family vehicle, but very boring car. Gas mileage could improve.
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PilotAfterPilot, 03/12/2010
2009 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
First let me say that all reviews depend on what the reviewer wants from a car. I needed a car that would be safe for my family, functional, and a good value. The Honda Pilot delivers on all accounts. One of the best features for us is the interior room. With the width of the 2nd row seat you can easily fit a normal sized adult in the middle seat between 2 car seats, good luck doing that in a Highlander! First hand experience says the car is very safe as well. Last month another Pilot lost control and hit us head on. Both cars totaled, no injuries, and I had my kids and parents in the car! I'm getting my 2010 Pilot tomorrow. The car also drives well, and did great in the snow!
A great functional vehicle
Daniel, 12/07/2021
updated 12/08/2023
2009 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, 05/16/2011
2009 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.
practical SUV for practical person
hafasa, 08/18/2012
2009 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had my pilot for 2 years, excellent family SUV. very comfortable on long trips. no major issues. had 2 minor issues one with the side decoration in the back kept coming loose dealer ship replaced them, the other issue was with the AC ventilation system distribution motor stopped working and had to replace the motor which also covered by the warranty. My main concern about this vehicle is the braking stopping distance way to long and it become obvious after driving different SUVs or cars.
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