Used 2017 Honda Pilot EX SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 Honda Pilot EX SUV.
Most helpful consumer reviews
I've had it for 62 months. 50K miles.
Mike, Chesapeake, VA, 12/15/2017
2017 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The Pilot has been great. Dealership still does the free oil changes and I've had all the filters and fluids done. Cost of maintenance over these 5 years has been well under $1000 total. Original Bridgestone tires were great and still had plenty of life when one was damaged and had to be replaced so I replaced all four (that $$ wasn't part of the $1000 mentioned above). Only thing I … wish is that my Pilot had a power liftgate. The way all car prices have gone crazy I'll be keeping this Pilot for a long time.
Very nice and smooth!
John Douglas, Norco, CA, 08/21/2017
2017 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Very roomy inside, third row seating was the best we found when compared to other SUV's in the same class (except maybe the VW Atlas, that was very good too). Even the EX trim model came with a lot of nice features. Gives a super smooth ride! Opted not to step up to a higher trim and get the sunroof because it was noisy anyway. We wanted an AWD but found that is hard to get in So … Cal because manufacturers do not think divers in So Cal need that, so not many are sent there.\, had to settle for a 2WD.
Honda Pilot
Albert , Crosby, TX, 05/11/2022
2017 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Great SUV
Great SUV!
Aaron, 03/21/2022
2017 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I just got a 2017 honda pilot. I had a crash after a Chevrolet ran a red light and hit my Pilot. Miraculously, Me and my family are Okay. I used to own a 2013 VW golf and I had a similar crash.
Unfortunately, I had a broken bone and both my children were badly bleeding. This is why I believe the Pilot's safety is literally amazing! The only flaw I have noticed is the Acceleration … performance. once the light turns green, I hit the accelerator immediately, but the Vehicle (usually) takes more than a second to react.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Honda Pilot EX SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:A versatile, roomy interior with spacious rear seats
- Pro:Ride is smooth and compliant in most conditions
- Pro:Better fuel economy than rivals
- Pro:Multiple clever storage compartments
- Con:Nine-speed automatic transmission lacks refinement
- Con:Collision warning and adaptive cruise control are overly sensitive
- Con:Third-row access is narrow
- Con:Touchscreen interface isn't very intuitive
Which Pilot does Edmunds recommend?
Our recommendation for the Pilot is the EX-L trim level. It's a good balance of feature availability and price, but more importantly, it has the standard six-speed automatic transmission, which we prefer to the optional nine-speed transmission. The EX-L comes with plenty of features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a sunroof, a power tailgate, heated front seats and one-touch sliding second-row seats. And, if you're so inclined, you can add the available Honda Sensing package that includes features such as adaptive cruise control and forward collision mitigation.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Honda Pilot SUV
Driving
3.0With ample power and respectable handling, the Pilot is among the athletes in the three-row SUV segment. It's a winner on mountain roads, easily gets up to speed, and can manage light towing and slippery surfaces with the optional all-wheel drive.
Comfort
4.5Given its above-average ride quality and seat comfort plus ample space in first and second rows, the Pilot is a very comfortable SUV. Ease of use is very high, too, which makes the Pilot a convenient and easy SUV to live with.
Interior
4.0The Pilot exhibits typical Honda efficiency and build quality. Use of space is very good with lots of storage. Practical features such as the easy-entry third row and flat load floor with the second and third rows lowered make a difference when hauling cargo and people.
Utility
4.0Though it can't tow as much as truck-based SUVs such as the Chevy Suburban, the Pilot is still an extremely utilitarian vehicle. Its large, well-thought-out interior proves extremely useful when you stuff it full of passengers or their gear.
Technology
Though some controls in the Pilot are reasonably intelligent and intuitive, the active safety features err on the side of caution and can be intrusive. Also, the lack of a volume knob is a frustrating omission that you have to deal with on a daily basis.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 Honda Pilot in Ohio is:
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