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Loved our 2011 Pilot bought a second one
jplyman, 10/05/2013
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have a 2011 Pilot EX-L and it has been great so great in fact that I purchased a second one. If your looking for a car ride or a station wagon SUV than this will not be your car. However, it excels at what it does and that is being a SUV that can carry anything and everyone. We comfortably fit all three of our kids in the middle row (2 car seats (3&4 and 11 yo). It is not the quietest SUV but that is what the radio is for ;-). The reliability and safety is awesome. Also, the value is hard to beat - I looked at all the competitors but the American SUV's just cost to much to get the same features that we wanted (leather & sunroof). Didn't like the lower seat height of the CX-9
Honda has lost it...
rick2456, 11/22/2013
2013 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have bought 4 Honda's in my lifetime, including the 2013 Pilot touring 4wd. Only some minor issues thus far, but for sure the dealerships and Honda corporate are always trying to downplay the problems or consider them "normal". Honda has lost me for life. My other complaints are related to the ergonomics of the vehicle. 1) Can't load MP3 or WMA files on the hard drive. CD songs only. 2) Navigation doesn't show as much info as even a $80 GPS and you have to pay $150 for map updates. 3) No always on compass. The only compass is the navigation and it only points toward the north. Doesn't show you what direction you are heading. 4)Climate controls are ridiculous and hard to find/use.
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ivan_babij, 02/14/2014
2013 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 25 people found this review helpful
Honda pilot is a great car, roome and comfortable. To prevent engine vibrations in "eco" mode, which is only happens in cold weather, use premium fuel in winter and mid grade or regular in summer. Fill out a full tank with premium fuel and drive 75 mph on Highway with D3 on for about 20 miles and it's gone. Pilot is much beter choise that his rival's Pathfinder and Grand Cherokee, because they aretrue lemon cars with transmission problem's.
Lives up to expectations
Hayden Garriques, 09/20/2017
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It has an "Eco" function that cannot be overridden. At cruising speed the computer takes over and adjusts the engine work rate do that gas mileage is optimized. When this happens, there is a perceptible difference: you hear it and feel it. If you go into a testdrive without knowing or anticipating this event, the experience will be underwhelming. It is easy to get accustomed to the sensation though, especially when you realize the benefit: persistently getting 25mpg on a large body suv. Most vehicle in this class aren't so generous. The ride is not luxurious, but always comfortable. It is too early in ownership for me to comment on reliability of this particular vehicle, but it is a Honda. On prior experience the notion of an unreliable Honda is, by now, oxymoronic.
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ECO mode issue
rachlk, 08/01/2014
2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
There is a problem when the car goes into ECO mode. The dealer told me it was normal and that I must be over sensitive to vibration & sound. It feels like a "hesitation" or "stutter" and is NOT normal! *sigh* I love everything else about my Pilot, but am sad to say I'm currently looking to trade it due to this issue.