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Another solid Pilot
strokeoluck2, 12/27/2012
2013 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We trade our '08 Ex-L in on a '13 Touring model. So far, we love it. It's very smooth and comfortable on the road. We've not experienced any of the "chugging" sensation when in cruise mode, as others described on the '12's. And I really don't understand why people complain about the Pilot's acceleration - it's MORE than adequate for soccer moms. I have a 330 HP BMW sports car, and I can tell you I am VERY pleased with the acceleration of the Pilot. Only drawback so far has been the navigation system. It's ok once you get used to it, but it's not real intuitive. It would also be nice to have remote start (not on a $40k car?!), but that's a bit nit-picky. Overall, another solid Pilot.
2013 "Pilot" ECO Mode Vibration
dr_frivolous, 03/12/2013
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This being my second new Honda Pilot in six years I would have to say I'm somewhat disappointed. Even though the 2013 Pilot has been totally redesigned from my previous 2008 Pilot, I've found serious flaws with the engine and transmission. The 2008 Pilot never had any noticeable "spark knock" whereas the 2013 definitely does. Also, there is a distinct vibration while in ECO mode when traveling on relatively flat roadways when applying light fuel pedal pressure. Lastly, the molding over the rear door is noticeable uneven. It appears (with the exception of the molding) these are things I will have to live with as the Dealership says they are natural characteristics of the vehicle.....
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Loved my Pilot!
MBRS2020, 07/03/2020
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I absolutely loved my 2013 Honda Pilot. When I stepped onto the full size SUV scene back in 2011 (had a 2011 Pilot before I traded it in for a 2013), it had the most cargo room in its class and still does! It had all the luxury features I was looking for and more; leather heated seats, power sunroof, power tailgate, back-up camera, tons of storage, great cup holders and console space, awesome sound system, rear entertainment system, tinted (privacy glass) back windows, USB ports, V6 engine, low maintenance costs and excellent safety features to boot. The technology was ahead of its time and it was super reliable the entire 8 years I owned it. of course I was diligent with all of the recommended maintenance and it was still running great. I would have continued to drive it for several more years, but another driver ran a red light and clobbered my driver-side front quarter panel and door. The car was pretty smashed up and all of the driver side airbags deployed, but I walked away with only minor injuries (testimony to the outstanding safety features in Honda’s vehicles). The car was totaled and was still worth over $11,000 with 196,000 miles on it. I will definitely miss that car and highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality, comfort and longevity!
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Great car!
Audrey Weaver, 03/16/2019
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love my pilot! I was surprised on the gas mileage! Its is not as bad as I thought it was gonna be! The third row seat is great. I bought my pilot in 2016 and so far have had no issues with it whatsoever!
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Vibration and Engine Ringing
kr1839, 07/30/2013
2013 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Go on a long test drive before buying this vehicle and tell the salesman not to talk so you can listen and feel without distraction. This vehicle has a pronounced vibration in echo mode which can be felt and heard. My vehicle also developed a very suttle ringing and I only have a few thousand miles on it. The dealer says it is just part of the vehicle design and that their computers say nothing is wrong. So I'm SOL. I loved my first Honda Pilot but I won't buy another Honda product after this experience.