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2013 Honda Pilot (93,000 Miles)
Jay S., 06/14/2021
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2013 Honda Pilot EX-L in August 2013. I have 93,000 miles on the odometer. All service work performed at dealership with scheduled maintenance. Tires and a battery have been my only replacements since purchase, along with the routine oil changes and tire rotations. I love the ride, the handling, large windows, center console and built-in 18 CD Burner/Player. Over 360 songs on its hard drive! Who need Sirius XM? Although I had it for years. Several long distant trips to Florida, Nashville, Virginia, seats are very comfortable and plenty of head & leg room as well. The new Pilots I've been told not as reliable, I hate the body style (looks like a van), push button start (yuk!) tiny arm rests (really?). I'll be keeping my 2013 Honda Pilot for another 100,000 miles and more. No body rust at all, still looks great for an 8-year old vehicle.
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Bad Vibration in ECO mode
rich_a6, 03/06/2014
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
When in ECO mode and you encounter a slight grade where there is a light loading on the engine, it vibrates and makes a droning noise. It does it anywhere from 35mph and up including highway speeds. It did not do it on my Odyssey in ECO mode. The shop mechanic first said it was "Normal". I have had 20+ cars in the last 50 years and this isn't normal. Then he said this was very typical of the 2013 Pilots. Honda mad a design change in 2013 and don't apparently don't have a clue how to fix it!
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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.
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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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.....