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Gets us around
Garrett Clan, 12/13/2020
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2011 Honda Pilot gently used at 57,650 miles. We are currently at 178,385 miles and going!!! Has never given us a problem and our family of 8 fits comfortably. We have 6 children from 9-19 and it is still the best purchase we ever made!! Previously owned the Honda Odyssey!!
Update after 150K disappointing
Scott, 02/15/2019
updated 12/13/2019
2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav, Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Had car for 9 years and intend to keep another 5. Recently started burning oil and local garage said this is a known issue. Previous gen Pilots had recall, this one has service bulletin. Honda knows about it, but won't fix unless it's already under warranty. I now have to pay to rebuild or replace the motor. Extremely disappointed in what was supposed to be a reliable vehicle. Switching to Toyota. The good: Style - Instruments, knobs, switches, are all specific to this vehicle, not shared. All have distinct persona of being "handsomely rugged". Boxy shape means you can actually FIT things inside without dealing with a sloping roof line. Also, the back glass opening is fantastic when the car is loaded up with stuff on long trips. Can reach in without opening tail gate. Comfort - large and supportive seats are great on longer trips - width of vehicle helps with spacious feel. Reliability - yes, things do break on it. But overall, the most reliable vehicle I've owned. Mileage - for a car this size, weight, power (250hp), full time 4wd, getting average of 21mpg is better than expected. 4wd - recent snow storm incapacitated most vehicles but Honda went through 8" of unplowed roads, even up steep hills. Note I have new Michelin Defender all season tires. The not so good: Materials - Honda used some "less expensive" plastics and the interior fit and finish is unimpressive. Cargo side panel never fit right even after having 2 dealers replace it (twice). Panel in passenger foot well dislodged and dealer told me it was made that way. Subsequently discovered it was because they broke it when changing the cabin air filter. Power - 250hp is sufficient, but weight of vehicle makes starting from standstill a chore. When car is loaded with people and cargo, you really feel a need for more power. Other notes - tech in car is very good for it's age. Has navigation which works well, dvd entertainment which was useful when my Daughter was young. Came with wireless headphones which are okay but we used them twice. Do prefer knob/button interface to tech rather than touch screen, though I think that's gone in new cars - too bad, much easier to be accurate.
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Very Disappointed in my Honda
Jill Rosenberry, 05/11/2017
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
My family has always owned a honda we have owned 4 honda's my pilot it great for looks and rides smooth. We have had nothing but trouble from the very beginning with the stereo and the temperature on the air and heat. The stereo has been replaced completely because all the CD's were stuck in there. Never did retrieve my CD's. The volume will not go up and down with out using the control on the steering. You cannot change the different cd's you have to take the Cd out to be able to change to the next one. The air we have had it in probably 5 times and its still not fixed. It will all of sudden blow out a gush of cold air in the winter or its not the right temperature. We have even video taped it with a temperature gage in the air. They say its because we aren't using the air correctly. Cannot get the head of the service to call us back. We got the extended warranty and its a good thing. So very disappointed in the quality of the Honda they just don't make them the same anymore and the service is really gone down.
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Just got one
Charles, 08/12/2010
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
My wife just bought it. I went for a test ride and a good first ride in it. I was pleased with everything I saw, heard and felt. I've read about sunroof issues but this is to new to tell. I drove the Traverse and didn't like it. Other reviews will talk about acceleration. Well if you want to jump off the line you should get a sports car. These are family haulers. Yes, gas mileage should be attacked by the Honda engineers. 25 to 30 highway. The technology is out there. While everyone will not be pleased, take a good test ride and shop around. You'll find the Honda fits your needs and that's what counts in the end. It's about what you require in an SUV.
Great people hauler with some downside
navyhawk, 01/11/2012
2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav, Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Overall, we are very happy with our Pilot. Traded 2007 CRV to get more space. Also considered GMC Acadia (thought the 2nd row captains chairs would be better). Turns out actually liked the Pilot second row bench better because it is more comfortable. This SUV is very roomy inside. I also have an Audi A4, which has a quiet ride. I don't understand others complaints about road noise in the Pilot. It's quiet. Its great for family road trips and has a comfy ride; rear entertainment works great for kids (DVD and can connect to gaming system). Honda really needs to give the Pilot more power and better fuel economy to compete in this class. We get 20-21mpg AT BEST on highway.