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No frills, quiet ride, power window issue<350mi
DANNE Baker, 07/16/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
50 of 52 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Pilot Ex-L new. Less than thrilled for the price paid. Day 1, I Noticed the windows rolled down and up more slowly than my previously driven 10 yr old Camry. Also, the windows make a hideous, squalling noise on rolling up. I have Less than 300 miles and already requires a service visit to lubricate window motor and bearings of some type. When researchibg online I found this is an ongoing problem on older Honda vehicles, also. One would expect quality control to have corrected this issue in a $40k plus vehicle. The Dealer seemed Irritated to have to schedule service when realizing vehicle was not purchased from their location. I do love the amount of space, cubbies, cup holders, etc the vehicle offers. However, fit and finish is lacking. I detest the infotainment ctr...not user friendly, nor does it link well with Android phone systems. Very likely, I Will trade this one sooner than later for a different SUV....a Highlander, Lexus, Acura, Infinity, GMC, Chevy, etc.
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Going into "park"
Richard Baker, 06/25/2018
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
108 of 116 people found this review helpful
Bought this Honda Pilot Touring in May of 2017 and this morning when my wife left the garage, she told me she couldn't get it to come out of "Park!" I tried it and had the same problem. After starting, and with foot on the brake, I put the transmission in "drive" and when I let up on the brake the transmission immediately went to ""Park.' I tried "reverse" with the same results. After shutting down the engine and starting again the transmission continued to revert to "Park" every time it was put in either "drive' or "reverse." This went on for several cycles and we were ready to call a tow truck, since the car had been backed into the street. Finally, after shutting down the engine for about the fourth time, the transmission went into "drive' and "reverse" normally. Now I am worried that this might happen again under dire circumstances such as trying to move the car in an emergency. I will be taking it to the dealer to see what can be done but I don't want my wife or I driving a car that we can't trust. We've had several Hondas over the years and have found them very reliable but this is not what I would call reliable and needs to to be corrected.
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mcmillonbe, 02/23/2018
updated 03/03/2020
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
69 of 74 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 17 Mazda 3 GT hatchback manual a few days ago for an 18 Honda Pilot EX-L with RES. This is our 5th Honda(03 Pilot EX, 13 Honda Fit Sport, 13 Honda CRV EX-L, 17 CRV Touring). I chose the EX-L trim because it was the closest match to my daily needs. I felt the ZF 9speed would drive me crazy with the auto shut off and all the nannies trying to assist me. The 6 speed shifts smoothly and always is ready to drop a gear. Acceleration is plentiful, especially when merging onto the freeway. The visibility is superb with low window sight lines and lots of glass. The seating is awesome with plenty of room in the 3rd row. The RES will get it use by my son and his friends on road trips. The driving dynamics are pretty good but the steering is vague and the brakes don't give much feedback, but again this is a passenger hauler not a sports car. I have had good experiences in the past with Honda's and this one should be the same. I perform all the maintenance on my vehicles and have never had any issues in the past 30 years. Oil changes, filter changes, and tire rotations are about all I need to do with Honda vehicles. The maintenance packages offered by our local Honda dealer are very expensive($3000+) and are essentially glorified oil changes. If we decide to keep this more than 3 years, then I may buy a Honda Car extended warranty. Great job Honda! 2 year/17k mile update I recently traded in my Pilot for a 2020 Toyota Tundra Platinum. The Pilot was an excellent mid size suv, it proved to be a great highway cruiser. Gas mileage was excellent considering AWD, and 4000lbs+. I had no maintenance issues, just oil and filters. A few negatives came up over the last two years. The drivers seat bottom cushion is too short for tall drivers, and the center armrest is too small. Also the steering feel is non existent but that is the norm these days with most cars using electric power steering. The brakes while working just fine always felt mushy, changing out brake pads and fluid helped a little but still never felt firm. Overall, I was very pleased with my two years with the Honda. I would recommend this vehicle for its overall flexibility with passengers and utility.
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Last Pilot I will own - looking at other vehicles
Amy A, 03/23/2019
updated 07/01/2019
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
For background, this is my 3rd pilot since 2006. I'm not an expert on engines or mechanically inclined, but do know what I like. I leased one Pilot ('06), then purchased one in '09. That was my favorite one - based on it's styling, handle, and size. I wasn't going to get another, as my 2009 transmission was going out after 118K miles. However, after searching various makes and models, I came back to the Pilot because of its reviews and ability to fit the needs of my family. MISTAKE! I even paid the additional $1000 for the Honda Sensing, as knew it helped on safety and insurance. That is my biggest regret! It goes off all the time for no reason, telling me to brake when no one is even in front of me. (I'm told guard rails, light poles, and other various things can cause it to go off.) It braked for me for lane keep assist, when I went onto exit ramp, as the lane went that way (believe if I had my signal on, it wouldn't have, however, I wasn't switching lanes, so didn't see the need), almost causing a fender bender from car behind me. I've reported to dealership and even taken there. But, because they can't get it to replicate, as it is only periodically, no solution in sight. Even the Honda Tech who took it out with me, reported issues with other Pilots (scaring me with stories into never using the adaptive cruise control). In addition, this feels like a mini van or station wagon, neither of which I enjoy driving. I miss the truck feel and higher, sportier look of the older model. Even the center console and front seat armrests resemble a mini van style. Along with my issues with the Sensing, I don't like how it shifts. As I live off a hill, my car either feels like it is screaming trying to climb it or jolts when it does finally switch gears. Apple CarPlay was a selling point for me. However, not surprisingly, it doesn't consistently work properly in my car. I even purchased a new cord and had daughter try with her phone, to ensure it wasn't our equipment versus the car. It works probably about 75-80% of the time, but then, has its days and times when just won't connect or even begins to and freezes (as evidenced on my home screen in vehicle). Annoyance when want for convenience, but truly a pain when need for navigation apps. And, whoever “forgot” to put USB ports in the middle row should be fired. Why have an 8 person vehicle and only have ports in the front row?!? Stupid! Should have trusted my initial instincts and looked elsewhere. Buyer be warned! I'm glad Honda's tend to hold their value as I do not foresee keeping this one for long. Only good features, in my opinion, size - which fits our families needs right now I have two teens and legroom is a must (as one over 6 feet tall). We often haul other kids too, especially when we travel and need the extra seating and space. Gas mileage is decent. I typically get right around 20 mpg with driving both city and highway. Overall though, not worth it. I was pressed to make a decision in a short amount of time and honestly regret this purchase. It is the only car I've ever owned and not liked driving. UPDATE (6/20/19) - "Christine" (as she was nicknamed) is gone! No more possessed vehicle for me! Traded her in (not upside down and even re couped some of my last trade in, but so worth it for my sanity and peace of mind). BUYER BEWARE!
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The best family chariot (for cold climates)
BGL, 03/17/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
We considered the cheaper and more tricked out Kia Sedona, but AWD and a more solid build won us over. This is a car worth holding for a long time (which helps with depreciation costs). Also considered the VW Atlas, but we just didn’t have confidence that it would last as long as the Honda. It’s also bigger than a Ford Explorer or a Toyota Highlander, but still feels very maneuverable. We love that it’s really not a fancy car, it’s solid and reliable and safe.
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poor decision
John, 12/15/2018
updated 12/28/2020
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Traded in a Infiniti QX60 was a bad decision. The Pilot looks great in blue but you can only get it with the lighter seats which blue jeans will dye the light seats. The leather seats feel cheap but the leather is nice but the narrow right arm rest will put your arm to sleep. The Pilot rides really smooth on the interstate but on hills loses power and downshifts to hard while in cruise control to maintain speed is aggravating. Sometimes mine won't start cannot find out why and it even happened at the dealership? Twice while running it didn't go into gear once while in a car wash once in a parking lot, there is a procedure for car washes. The engine turns off when stopped at a light does not bother me but drives my wife nuts, there is a button to push to turn it off but you have to do it EVERYTIME you start the Pilot. If you like go through a yield sign where you have to slow down but not stop when you give it gas it hesitates, real bad, I sometimes have the peddle floored then it jumps into action really aggravating. We were warned about the transmission during the sale now I understand. This would be a great SUV with a CVT transmission. ## Update, on long trips very comfortable but with the cruise on it takes to long for the transmission to catch up when it catches the car in front of you when it slows to match that cars speed when you pull out to pass that car it just sits there, aggravating and dangerous. Drivers right arm rest not big enough, my arm falls asleep after awhile on trips. You have to read the book before going to a car wash can't remember what you have to do and that's the problem. Back hatch not adjustable that is a problem for me, hits the garage door have to back in the garage to prevent this. It does get good gas milage on the highway, I drive as fast as the road allows around 78-80 when possible it gets an east 24-25 mpg. I will pay this down and trade it as quick as I can. 2020 Dec. just came back from Oklahoma runs great on trips on flat land but on hills not geared to keep up the set speed on cruise. Still has problems with the transmission, probably the computer not knowing what gear to go in meanwhile your sitting there with your foot on the floor and not moving in the middle of a intersection. Arm rest still to small, was going to buy a bigger one off the computer, they make them for a pilot but this is probably my last trip in it.
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2018 Pilot Tech poor junk tires auto idle issue
Sulu7, 11/13/2018
updated 03/29/2023
2018 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
the 2018 Honda Pilot is very difficult to connect via USB to important devices. You are forced to use bluetooth which Is easier but means you will lack connectivity. Using the USB, I have to restart the car 2 or 3 times before it senses it. There is no connect, drive, go. The dealership doesn’t care. Honda itself wants the dealer to fix it but the dealer does not know how and they don't cae. They wont say it does not work right until you that til you already own it. It also ramdomly decides it is no longer connected. The continental tires are garbage, lose air and do not last (see other complaints). Make sure to rotate them per recommendation or you will void the tire warranty. The "safety" systems are scary esp the lane keeping which jiggles the steering wheel on you. On a two lane road it will think you are about to crash head on and displays BRAKE!!. The captains seats have spaghetti sized arm rests which are too high up for a petite person ie unusable and therefore the driver right arm gets tired since it cannot rest. They are also uncomfortable. (middle console is low and not an armrest option. After all these years Honda still puts center console cup holders on top of each other instead of side by side across. Driver and front passenger hands collide when reaching for drinks. The econo system cycles to electronic to save gas but has an uncomfortable, jumpy and loud restart. If going from complete stop and need to go fast it cant do it. Lastly, the hatch has no auto stop if it encounters resistance like a roof or overhead beam. Integrated satellite antenna means it often drops signal from satellite radio. The engine chirps. The battery died at 21000 miles withusing only one charging port. Regularly while driving. Now at 23000 the brakes squeal. The GPS does not seem to understand that a passenger can operate it and locks until the vehicle is stopped. Volume has no knob just touch. Very distracting. Sound system is so so. My old 2010 was much better. Updated 10/2021 car still running fine. Still cannot easily connect ipad itunes and no one has assisted me to update the maps. Instructions for that are too technical and dealer said they do not help. Junk tires still work have some splits which no one will submit for the recall. Everything else ok complex to shift to 2nd gear down icy hills. Update 8/4/2022 tires peeling w chunks missing. Dealer has consistently refused to recall them though they match continental recall lists. There is now an electrical glitch that happens often. Started in 2021 dealer unable to replicate and said no stored codes. Now happens more often. They engine idle stop stalls on restart, triggers all warning lights and puts u in dangers from cars behind. No tsb for it honda wont fix anything. I have to manually turn the system off. Leather holding up. Had to replace all key batteries. New tires this year will do different brand and not from my dealer. Still no help w map update or connecting itunes. Very annoyed by that Updated 3272023 Finally a TSB software update for the idle engine stop. Installing today. Has had the problem over 20 times endangering me. New issue is that after stopping to refuel the car would not start. Brake pedal was hard no way to turn wheel, get in neutral etc. had all power, solenoid sound engine did not turn likely because there was no way to push the brake down. Battery 3y5days old. A jump did start the car. On test battery had full power, full crank and alternator was perfect. At the dealer now w usual brushoff re the issue. Will update if they find anything. I requested new battery only to learn that because the current battery was a warranty replacement it only had a 3 yr warranty not the 100 month usual honda battery warranty. So I have to pay full price. How stupid is that? Per Piloteers posts I asked them to check brake assist system and EPS lines etc. We will see Update: dealer only changed the battery w part at 50% mark up. Did not check anything else I requested. Still no map update by them.
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Think twice before purchasing this new model Pilot
Helen, 11/19/2018
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
I had my previous Honda Pilot for 7 years and absolutely loved it! So didn't think twice about buying another pilot. Big mistake! I got it memorial weekend and within a month it was back at the dealership as the air conditioning was blowing hot air and the car's fan wouldn't turn off for sometimes 30 mins after I turned the car off! After the car going back to the dealership 3 times and having it for a total of 23 days they finally realized the fan was assembled incorrectly and taking in air from the engine! When the car would start blowing hot air "Collision Mitigation System Problem" warning would come up. The dealership was working with Honda Corporate and they could never explain why that happened, why is was connected to the air or why it stopped once they repaired the fan!! Not very acceptable when I'm not sure if I'm driving a safe car!! The safety features are way too sensitive and the brake sign is always coming on when it shouldn't. Recently while driving in the first snow storm of the season, the "Warning Approaching Object" sensor constantly came on with an ear piercing sound the majority of my hour long journey home, I'm presuming the snow was covering the sensor, way too sensitive! The moveable arm rests become irritating. I find the heat/air controls are not very user friendly and when touching the screen at first I kept hitting the hazard light button. My husband recently purchased a Hyundai Tucson Sport and although smaller, I much prefer driving the Tucson over the Pilot any day. I purchased the Touring model because I wanted the navigation system. Didn't need the tv in it and thought it would have come with blind spot monitoring, but that's only on the Elite. All in all very disappointed with this car and will not be keeping it.
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The thumper
Thomas Blatt, 04/29/2018
updated 05/11/2020
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
52 of 60 people found this review helpful
There’s a very noticeable “thump” in the right rear every time I hit the slightest bump in the road. I can not imagine Honda putting a nice vehicle out with this annoying thump, thump, thump. And even worse, the service department will not even drive it to check it out. This my last Honda!!! I traded this piece of junk on Sept 8th 2018.
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New 2018 Pilot EX-L AWD Owner
James Deitrick, 09/21/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have only had the car for three weeks and have 1000 miles on it. Overall, I like the car. It looks great inside and out. The seats are very roomy and comfortable. We like the fact that it has Apple Carplay so you can display your GPS from your Iphone on the information screen w/o spending an additional $1000 for a NAV system. The engine seems "peppy" enough. There seems to be more road noise than with some other mid-sized SUVs we test drove and we do have a small "rattle" in the back somewhere that we cannot identify. The mileage readout shows much higher mileage than you are actually getting (as much as 2.7 mpg higher than actual). The three row seating is nice. The third row is very comfortable once you are in there; however, getting in and especially out is for kids or young adults!
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Luv it!!!
Nily, 03/10/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
An awesome SUV! It's comfortable and drives very smoothly. There is no reason to choose an European SUV over this amazing machine. I like everything about this car. If I were to change something on this SUV, the headlights should be more brighter and not that yellowish color. The lighting of these bulbs are on the low side and at night I would prefer to have better visibility. Other than that, it's superb!
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Pilot is a pickup with a full cabine
RandyR, 03/12/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Great drivers aids except blind spot monitoring should be on all models, not just the Elite. Apple CarPlay is great, no costly upgrades for onboard GPS. Also captains chairs should be an option for all models, not just elite. I didn’t want to pay $8000 more for most items I don’t want or need like 2nd row entertainment, on board GPS etc. It has the space of an Odessey, but not the soccer mom look.
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2018 pilot
Dennis, 07/17/2018
updated 01/21/2025
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The longer I own the Pilot, the better I like it. IOverall, this is a spacious vehicle that seems to be well made. Gas mileage is very good with economy mode. I have been averaging about 23 mpg which includes a fair amount of towing. Disappointed in the high cost of roof rack and trailer hitch - neither are standard features. I have had a lot of trouble with the Apple Car Play system. It seems overly complicated and not intuitive. It often does not respond / connect properly. My favorite aspect is the great visibility this vehicle. This pilot is quite good in various road conditions such as snow and mud. It also pulls my 2000 pound boat quite well. Vehicle now has 6700 miles on it. I am still frustrated with the apple car play system. It seems to have a mind of its own. I enjoy the space of the vehicle. There is plenty of room for all of my fishing and hunting gear along with space for an occasional grand dog or two. I have been contemplating purchasing a new hybrid suv but I am afraid I won’t be as happy with it. Plus, the price of a new suv is ridiculous. I wish the new Pilot or Passport had a hybrid option.
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1 month and 400 miles in
Bill, 03/25/2018
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
We’ve been in the car a month and took a trip to San Antonio and back for Spring Break. We’ve never owned any car model that was equipped over base models i.e. power windows and locks. We are somewhat savvy with new electronics. That said the dealership (Vandergriff Honda) assumed we got enough of a briefing at the delivery because they forgot us after that. The rear entertainment took over all systems and we had heck figuring that out for ourselves. There are 4 screens for apps and widgets but the system doesn’t allow any or there are none available. I checked forums. Apple CarPlay is the only option that works. Changing from radio channels to navigation on CarPlay needs to be done by a passenger for sure. Lane Keep is taking some getting used to and the new cruise control isn’t built with Texas traffic in mind. You have to set options like door locks and auto lock for each remote. The mirrors are included in seat memory despite what the salesman says. We still really like driving the car though.
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Unusual noise
Pasquale, 10/12/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This my 4th Honda and by far my least liked. There is an unusual noise coming from under the rear area, (location unknown) when going over uneven pavement and small bumps. Sounds like metal to metal contact. I took to the dealer and they couldn't replicate the noise. Very frustrated after spending all that money for this vehicle. Quality has gone down dramatically. I am considering getting rid of it asap.
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Great Vehicle
David, 04/12/2018
updated 10/13/2020
2018 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Update 10/2020 Still stand by all of my original review. After 2.5 years of ownership and 28,000 miles it has been mainly problem free. Had the fuel-door cable needing replaced at about 1000 miles as it broke but other than that just routine maintenance. Great in the snow and inclement weather. Transmission is good but definitely not as smooth as a non-9 speed. Purchased the 2018 Elite after much research. Very happy with our decision. We were between the Pilot, Highlander, and Atlas. The Highlander was smaller and didn’t have Apple CarPlay. The Atlas, although nice, doesn’t have the track record the Highlander and Pilot have. Although many reviews complain about the 9-speed transmission, we have been happy. It does behave differently than a traditional transmission but it just takes time to get used to. Very happy with how quiet the interior is at highway speed and the ride is great. Very happy with the mileage we are getting so far. We only have a few dislikes…the infotainment system is a little slow and not quite as intuitive as it could be. I wish the auto start/stop feature could be disabled permanently instead of having to do it at each start-up. Although it has the premium sound system, the bass is lacking but is sufficient for a family hauler. I wish the Honda Link app would allow you to remotely start the car. Rear entertainment system is great for trips with the kids. I can use the HDMI input and use my phone to stream movies. Overall very satisfied with our purchase.
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Great Escape
Art, 02/20/2018
updated 02/26/2019
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
The Car is "great". We are still learning all the technology in the car. The only downside is the auto engine shut off. The auto shutoff is really weird. We don't like the roughness in the - on/ off - function. The system can be shut off but will come on with each engine start. Have had the car for a year but the AUTO SHUT OFF just sucks. Hope Honda programs the AUTO SHUT OFF system to stay off.
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will get you killed
Breon, 03/11/2019
updated 03/18/2021
2018 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
i have a 2018 Honda pilot elite, bought in late 2018, liked the car pretty good, (took awhile to get a handle on the very busy steering wheel and dash) but my biggest complaint is the safety features. myself, my wife and another couple were going into another town for dinner and we were on the interstate traveling 70 mph, traffic was pretty heavy, there was a car in front of us about 7/8 car lengths ahead. another car passed on left and when he got in front of me (3 car lengths) he came over into my lane, causing my car to slam on the brakes, sliding to a stop. the cars behind me had to slam on their brakes almost causing a very bad accident. needless to say i got the you are #1 sign from everyone behind me. it happened so fast i couldn't do anything. So... i suggest that you be aware of this: i'm turning the safety features off in mine, if i can.
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EX-L. 2018: AWD
Fern, 10/22/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The car can be a little noise on some pavements. I replaced my 2001 ACURA MDX with the ex-l in May of this year. Due to the back to back hurricanes, I took two 1500. Miles round trip from South Carolina to Florida. Mileage on highway averaged 29 MPH. Roomy, can carry up to 8 people. I don’t have the sensors that’s optional. And I added the rails and luggage rack. With serious radio, after 3 months you have the option to continue with cost.. I LOVE DRIVING MY SUV. I acquired my SUV in May of 2018
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Will Never Purchase Another Honda
AJ, 10/08/2019
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Let's start with Mechanical. Transmission is garbage. 3 second delay every day when I shift from park to drive or reverse. I have to sit there and hope it decides it's going to actually work. Also transmission will not brake car on declines. I live in the mountains. The transmission should brake the car when downshifted, but it won't it will just gain speed until I'm forced to brake. Unacceptable. The road noise is unbearable. I'm an audiophile. I checked the dB level in the car for road noise and it was 80- louder than a vacuum cleaner. It's so loud that the stereo is not heard at highway speed unless it's cranked way up. Suspension sounds like someone is beating a bass drum at the slightest of bumps. The stereo is so bad that there's a class action law suit against Honda. It's literally worthless and worse than 1986 Chevy Celebrity I learned to drive on. I can't believe anyone likes this car. Clearly the 5 star reviews are from people who have never driven a well designed and manufactured vehicle.
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2018 Pilot - Excessive Wind Noise
Al, 08/27/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The EX-L version of the Pilot only has an acoustic windshield while the Touring and Elite trim levels also have acoustic glass in the front driver's and passenger windows. My EX-L has extremely annoying wind noise by the front driver's window starting at about 55-60 mph and which gets louder the faster I go. Seals and door seating is proper according to dealer. Bad design resulted in this wind noise. The Touring and Elite also have this noise but it is subdued somewhat by the acoustic glass. Dealer says it's due to the shape of the mirrors. I've never had a car (and I've had many in my 40+ years of driving a car), where the wind noise was that bad. Besides that, I love the car. Roomy, smooth shifting, comfortable right, very quiet until you reach higher speeds, interior configurations are very versatile, plenty of cup holders and storage, love the ability to tell the exact tire pressure in each tire, love the auto locking doors when I walk away from the vehicle. Gas mileage could be a little better. I'm getting about 22 mpg based on stop and go traffic.
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Anything but honda
Em hida, 09/11/2019
2018 Honda Pilot LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Brand new Honda first owner woman drive ,my car started making noises in the front axle after 32000 miles I took it to dealership and they told me that I need new axles and the warranty will cover the repair but only one at the time Honda only replace one axle so I went home with one new axle and another making noises I waited two weeks and went back for the second repair and they fixed now after 15 months from the second repair went back to the dealer for the same problem bad axle but now is not covered and I need to pay $680 I call North American Honda to complain because if they replace my axles with new oem parts isn’t right to have the same issue after waiting two weeks for an answer they called me and told they will pay for the axle and I needed to pay for labor $380 plus shop fees .useless warranty and low quality cars from Honda , in my family we have like 11 Honda’s so far 4 members change to Toyota and the rest of the family are looking for Chevy and Mazda me personally will go to GM And because I meet new people every day I told my story every opportunity I have
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DTaggart, 08/03/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just purchased our 2018 Honda Pilot EX-L. After only 519 miles, I have fallen head over heels for our new car. Fuel economy is at least equal or better than our 2013 aFord Escape Titanium. In terms of cargo, comfort and performance, the Pilot is a dream. Can't wait to take it on a long road trip.
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Bumper scapes
Major Nurse, 07/08/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I traded in my Honda Odessey for the 2018 Pilot the only thing I don't like about the Silver color is that the paint has started chipping off the bumper. Out of all the cars I have had this has never happen especially since the car was brought brand new and is only a few months old. I paid the extra money for the paint warranty and when I took it to Honda to get the bumper painted they made it seem like it was my issue but after pleading my case they decided to repaint the bumper. All the bumpers on the Silver pilot should have the bumper guard added as part of the car. Because I am sure I am not the only customer with the Silver Pilot having that issue. Honda please consider putting a better quality paint coat on the bumper of the Silver pilot.
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A mini van in disguise
Hector, 04/14/2019
updated 11/19/2021
2018 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We got the 6 speed auto EX model and the transmission has behave well. My wife and I have noticed it makes some loud knocking/thumping noises. I just heard it the other day while backing up to our driveway. Cannot reproduce it all the time though. Acceleration is good. Space is great! 3rd road seat can actually be used by adults. With all the seats folded down we transported a treadmill home, so it has a cavernous cargo space when the 2nd and 3rd row are folded down. Don't really like the touchscreen in the infotainment system and the lack of volume/power on/off button for the infotainment system. Honda fix that the year after we bought our SUV. Yes it took the 4th model to fix that! 3rd row seat does not come with a mat, so I recommend purchasing all weather/costom fix rubber mats for all three rows. Body roll is noticeable, so slow down coming off the highway. This is not a Mazda CX9 is a Oddysey with a higher profile. The blind spot camera on the right mirror works great and it truly help you to pass lanes on the highway. Another thing, metallic paint in Honda's seem to be on the thin side these day. I have noticed this paint scratches very easily. My 12 year old Accord has better paint than this 18 Pilot. Shame on you Honda! Overall we are satisfied with the vehicle, but I have found 100s of report and complaints on the Elites and Touring trims. Watch out for for those 9 speed transmission skipping and slipping. I cannot believe Honda has not recalled this crappy transmission yet. Honda's transmissions have always been on the weak side (Honda develops theirs own). If you don't want to have any transmission issues, go for Toyota if you want a Japanese vehicle. Asin makes transmissions for Toyota, and they are on the best in the market. Last but not least, Iif you are an Android user, your phone after I while will not sync well with your infotainment system. My wife's Apple Car play works flawless, but my Android Auto struggles to connect. I can only use it via Bluetooth. 2020 update: SUV has been behaving well, but that's expected. Not 9000 yet and she's almost 2 years. No Android Auto issues now. I guess the bugs workout themselves. Most likely it was a low quality/worn USB cable. Is working well now. Still scratches easily. Careful with that paint! Everything else has held up well, especially since the Pilot is garage kept. Still recommend this vehicle for people with families of 5 or more. Good shoulder room for the 3 passengers in the 2nd row. 2021 Update: 22,000 plus miles now on year . Did a 4,600 mile trip from SE AZ all the way to MI's lower peninsula. Performed admirably with 6 passengers on board. Maintenance wise I have only done oil / filterchanges and replenish fluids. Still original battery, tires, breaks, etc. Very happy about that. 18 inch wheels ride very smoothly in comparison to the 20 inch ones, plus tires are a lot more affordable. The extra thick sidewall came in handy on the horrendous pothole infested roads of MI. Still recommend this family SUV. Let's see what comes out for the 4th gen Pilot in 2022. This one is looking a little outdated already after 7 years.
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Overall A Disappointment
Ang, 06/14/2023
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was really excited that my 2006 Honda Odyssey finally died and I could make the leap from the mini-van to the SUV. Overall, I think the Pilot is mostly a disappointment. Since we keep vehicles until they're basically dead, I'm bummed that I'll have to tolerate this thing for probably 6 or 7 more years. We purchased this vehicle used with about 19K miles on it in 2019. Pros: - Interior - I do really like the interior. It's comfortable and modern on the inside. The only thing that is stupidly lacking is charging ports past the first row. Who forgot to put those in the back of a 3 row vehicle? -Visibility - I test drove all the 3 row SUVs and I could see out the back and side windows the best with the Pilot. -Snow Driving - This vehicle is great in the snow. Living in MN, this is key. The Odyssey was terrible in the snow so the Pilot is a vast improvement. Cons: - The Touchscreen - This thing is terrible. Doesn't connect...sometimes even when you plug it in directly with a cord. Screen doesn't really work all the time, and the WORST is that it will just randomly turn off! Just in the middle of driving for no reason, the whole touchscreen powers off. Talk about distracted driving! This seems to happen more when we're experiencing extreme cold or heat (which is a lot of the time in MN). Very annoying. -Reliability - Since we keep vehicles so long, we usually go with Toyota or Honda so we can keep them for a long time without visiting the shop all the time. We've been lucky with those brands in the past...not so much with this Pilot. We had to have the Fuel Injectors replaced at under 50K miles! Also the driver's side visor randomly broke and wouldn't retract which was a safety issue because it was in the driver's line of sight. Cost $200 to fix the visor. Both of these were known issues I found by searching the internet and seeing all the people complaining about it. How do you mess up a visor Honda? Thankfully Honda replaced the fuel injectors for free because it happened to so many people. Add that to the terrible only partially-functioning touchscreen, I can't call it reliable. -Wind noise - Once you get up to 50 mph, there's terrible wind noise right by the driver's head. I'm always checking my windows because it sounds like there's a window ajar. Nope, just wind noise. Super annoying. -Transmission- The transmission is bad on this thing. Sluggish shifting. I'm really afraid that this transmission won't go the distance. Pro Tip....DO NOT drive in ECO Mode. You think you're saving gas but if you read the fine print, it says you shouldn't use it when accelerating...so like all the time I guess? Dumb! I think this eco mode contributes to transmission issues if you have it on all the time. I found this out too late. -Ugly- So I knew this thing was ugly on the outside going in so that's on me but with all this other stuff it's especially annoying. I can deal with an ugly car if I think it will be a good value and last a long time without issues. It's not looking like that will be the case so I get to complain that it looks like an Odyssey and a CRV got together and had a really ugly baby. Thankfully the interior is nice and I mostly only have to look at it from the inside. I see the new 2023 Pilot just came out. It certainly looks better than this model. I just hope they fixed all these stupid issues with the 2018 model.
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Hi-tech Pilot
Chuck, 03/10/2018
2018 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Just traded in my 2005 Pilot for the new 2018 Pilot Elite. There is definitely a learning curve to get used to the new technology. The lane keeping assist and interactive cruise control take some getting used to, but after a week or so you get used to the alarm for steering required and automatic breaking. Now I am used to the new tech and miss it when I drive my other car. I am definitely much safer in the new Pilot.
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My last Honda purchase ever.
ABH, 12/01/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 22 people found this review helpful
Used to love Honda. Driven Honda and Acura for many years. This Pilot is garbage. I don't think it's any better than a GMC or Chrysler. The technology isn't great unless you pay 50K for the touring package. Suspension has a clunky sound- they claim it's due to their super high technology shock absorbers. Whatever- they sound like crap. The transmission is complete and utter junk if you live in the mountains. You can't down shift effectively to save brakes. Also transmission won't cold start. Mind you, I live in California so it's not really that cold here. But if it gets down to 40 at night, then Pilot takes a second or two to engage transmission after I shift. Driver seat is cheap and uncomfortable. I drive a 22 year old Toyota with 185k miles on it that is more comfortable to sit in. Lumbar support is pretty much non existent. I mean it's there and all, but it really doesn't do anything. Stereo is literally a joke. Honda killed the audio quality with their stupid noise canceling. You can find about a million hits and threads about how bad it is. You can even find videos teaching you how to disable the noise cancelling. The Honda Pilot is garbage. I'll be surprised if lasts 20k miles without serious work. If you're thinking about buying one, then save yourself some headaches and pay the extra money for the Acura MDX. They share the same AWD system, but the Acura uses completely different parts otherwise.
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Honda Pilot 2018 EX-L w/ Sensing Obsidian Blue
DannyT, 08/27/2018
updated 03/08/2021
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
About 2 years into ownership. Purchased over Highlander because it was slightly larger and had new tech with Apple Car Play and the large touch screen. This vehicle is 11 model years newer than the Ridgeline that traded. The technology upgrades are very significant; however there is a persistent problem with the entertainment and access ports. Honda dealer is unable to accurately diagnose and correct. Big learning curve but I am enjoying this SUV. The fuel mileage is better than expected for this substantial vehicle. The economy setting helps. I am looking forward to a longer highway journey in late September to determine how it will do on a long trip. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. I visited three dealerships and drove four vehicles in my search. I researched this size SUV using many internet resources. Recommend getting internet prices to enter the fray. Expect significant negotiations to get the lowest price. I purchased during the model year change over and at the end of the month. It has been a good vehicle.
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Not what I expected
Dan, 12/10/2018
2018 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
This pilot cost way too much for some of the things I’ve found after purchasing. (1) don’t even think about going through an automated car wash (2) apple phones do not sink up with navigation system, no voice directions with google navigation, I don’t think Honda and apple get along with each other (3) arm rests cost about $1.99, they are the most uncomfortable, hard to adjust, pieces of worthless junk. You would think a car that cost close to fifty thousand would have a different design for arm rests (4) transmission, I don’t know where to begin with that piece of crap. I wish Toyota made a midsize suv but alas, they do not.
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Love My Honda's
LOVEmyHonda, 01/27/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 34 people found this review helpful
We bought a Civic Hatch and a Pilot and love them both. We gave our 2013 Honda Civic to our daughter and traded in our leased 2015 Toyota Highlander. Hands down the Pilot blows the Highlander away. It's so smooth and a dream to drive. We have always purchased our Honda's from Lindsay Honda. Their customer service is hands down the best. They make sure you are totally satisfied throughout the life of the car. Mike was great to work with. We took many hours trying to make our decision regarding which vehiclies were right for us. He is very knowledgable and answered all our questions. He also took time with us after the vehicles were purchased to go over all the features and connect our phones. We are 100% satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend buying a Honda from Mike at Lindsay Honda.
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Honda that turns me off to all Hondas???
Noodles&Soup, 10/29/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Let me start by saying, I have loved every Honda I have ever owned. I actually am disappointed in this vehicle. I don't feel like it handles as well as my other cars (Accord EX-L, Pilot, Acura integra). Mileage is not the best. Difficult for kids to get in and out of the car (3 kids 8 & under) - get the running boards with littles. Kids constantly complaining it's too hot or too cold back there - cannot seem to get temperature right. Windows are all malfunctioning - they are all closed but when i return to my car they are slightly open already OR when i go to open the car door, the windows slip as if the suction from the doors being closed has caused some massive force and it slips open. This car may be what turns me off to Hondas now forever.
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Worst mistake!
James T. Morris, 11/18/2019
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Loved Honda’s til we bought a 2018 Pilot touring AWD. Worst transmission ever. 3 second delay.Not even safe! Sensing that will get you into an accident. Lane sensing and braking doesn’t work. Wheel shakes and brakes by it self. Dealer won’t fix. Said it is all normal! We hated this 45,000 dollar piece of junk! Shame on Honda! We traded it off the first year and got a Jeep Grand Cherokee! The Jeep drives 100 times better! Beware of the New Pilot!!!
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Honda junk
Herman, 05/19/2018
updated 05/24/2022
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I got rid of the Honda it was a noisy piece of junk bought a new Cadillac xt5 wish I had to start with
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Want to buy lots of windshields?
DRL, 06/28/2019
updated 01/06/2020
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 5 Honda vehicle. First pilot. I've owned it 16 mo. The windshield breaks if you breathe on it. I just broke it for the 3rd time. Honda dealer says oh no this isn't happening. I've started a claim with Honda. Goggle it. Theres a fb forum. It's a big issue! All I'm asking is for them to acknowledge & fix this issue. I'm going to get rid of it. Update.. traded it. 4 windshields
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Once you go SUV you never go back
Sy T, 07/30/2018
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I used to have the MDX and GLE 350 for many years. I had a lapse in judgement and got a plug in Prius for the last 5 years. I could not wait to get back into a SUV. I like to try new cars and although I loved the MDX I wanted to change it up. I was pleasantly surprised with the Pilot. It has all the creature comforts I want with out the price tag. Being that it is a Honda also gives me the peace of mind to know it’s dependable. The car is very roomy and I love the side camera. I wish the moonroof was a bit larger and the armrests on the front and passages side seem cheap but everything else looks great. The pickup on the touring 9 spear transmission is a bit jumpy but I’m fine with it. Overall I love my new car and can’t wait to have many years of fun road trips!
Don’t buy this car
Cats don’t like water. , 02/12/2020
updated 08/12/2020
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I loved this car, past tense. The entertainment screen goes blank when it wants to and I had to start video taping it before the dealer would admit it even happened. The car refuses to start on really cold mornings so I have to use remote start first then I can start the car to drive it The dealership said they could figure out why. I suggested they check the Honda forums. It’s there. But today was it. The car started accelerating out of control while on adaptive cruise and then de accelerated out of control — that’s dangerous. DANGEROUS Honda said they couldn’t replicate my problem. I apologized for not being able to video it like I had when my entertainment screen goes blank. Told them I was busy trying to stop my out of control car. They asked when I would like to come get my car. I told them I wasn’t. Asked them to drive It up and down the hwy to try to replicate it instead of “hooking it up” in the shop. Then we could talk. Update: screens still go blank. Have not used adaptive cruise, lane assist or any of the other features. Car is unpredictable and I’m looking to sell before it’s off warranty. DoNY BuY 2Ol8
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2018 Honda LX 2WD - Disappointing
Ange M., 08/21/2018
2018 Honda Pilot LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have always liked Honda cars and truck. In my online review and research of the 2018 Pilot, I really liked the exterior design, the interior space and design, and apple car play. When I test drove the vehicle it performed very well. During the test drive of the Pilot I made a terrible mistake by NOT checking out the apple car play because I was so excited about the vehicle itself. However, now that I am leasing the Pilot, to my surprise and disappointment the 2018 Honda Pilot LX 2WD DOES NOT come with an apple car play. Instead it has a low grade, second rate, hard to Bluetooth pair/sync, very basic car system. As soon as I discovered my mistake, I contacted the dealership but to NO AVAIL I’m stuck with this vehicle for THREE YEARS!! ☹ The moral of the story is if you demo a vehicle online make sure you know the exact model being demoed. What I discovered is the online reviews and information of the Pilot ARE only the EX or ELITE models. I will never make this mistake again.
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2018 Honda Pilot: Thrilled.
Helen, 06/01/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love this car for our family of 6. Before you buy the car, know that the trunk/storage space is not huge (as compared to a minivan). Everything about this car is a good fit for our active family.
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Great ride, very pleased.
Steve Reckamp, 09/08/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have nothing negative to say about the Honda Pilot.
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It’s a minivan not an SUV
Renee, 02/16/2019
updated 02/22/2021
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I heard wonderful things about the Honda pilot so I bought one and I tried to return it immediately. I felt like it had a sewing machine for an engine. It had absolutely no pick up. My husband drove it and asked if it was a four-cylinder. I owned a Ford Explorer previously and missed it tremendously after driving the pilot. Technology in the pilot is equivalent to a 2011 vehicle. If you want any sort of luxury you have to buy the elite touring model which is almost as much money as Lexus or Lincoln not worth the money horrible drive can’t wait to get rid of this thing, I feel like I’m in a minivan. I paid a lot of money for this vehicle and am embarrassed to have fallen for a false reputation.
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Sold It!
LLA in TN, 08/23/2020
updated 02/25/2022
2018 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I leased my '18 Pilot Touring because I wanted all the new safety measures my old '09 Honda Pilot Touring didn't. I love the new (to me) features that make me a much better driver, BUT...that automatic transmission is unpredictable enough that I will not be buying it off lease. In order to successfully accelerate from a stopped or slow roll you have to push the A button along with the D (drive) button to keep from lunging forward, hesitating, then lunging forward again, especially on the hilly roads here in TN. Sometimes the A button drops off and you're left with the lunging/hesitation when you least expect it. I took it to my Honda dealer after driving for only about 200 miles because I thought it was a faulty transmission. The service tech explained that this was how the transmission worked, and Honda was getting a lot of complaints about this. I cannot trust Honda transmissions enough to ever buy another Honda; this after having owned 3 previous Hondas that I drove forever with no problems. Other than this issue, that for me is a deal breaker, the Pilot has had no issues of any kind after having driven only 13k miles since 3/18. I would have more mileage but for the above described. issue.
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Our 2018 Pilot EXL AWD so far gives us no regrets.
Oddio03, 07/03/2020
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We now have over 40k miles and it still runs and drives as well as when it was new. On some of the other reviews on here that are not as good I believe they are because they have the higher trim models (Touring and Elite) that have the newer push button 9 speed transmission (not perfected yet) and the Honda sensing (Too much new high tech, Also not perfected yet). IMO they were not worth the extra cost for what you get and that engine start stop feature that you cannot turn off permanently, I will not be surprised when complaints about having the starter replaced prematurely start to appear.
Great but safety features only on higher trim
Pilot, 03/04/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 24 people found this review helpful
Advertised that Honda Sensing is available on ExX, but, per the dealership, it is not. Since safety is the main deciding factor in choosing an automobile, I am very disappointed that I was not able to add this feature to the EX, as advertised. I don't need nor want most of the extra features that the next trim up offers, so did not purchase the EX-L- too many add ons, more things that can go wrong with the vehicle. I did want leather seats however, but the option to add leather seats to the EX was not given to me either. I was given the choice of 2 colors that would be available - blue (did no want) & white. The white exterior is very nice but the black cloth interior is a magnetic - every piece of lint, dust, hair, & dog fur is attracted to the fabric! It is a daily routine , every time I get in & out of the car, to use a lint remover- very, annoying! I have had to spend a lot of time, money, & innovation to enable my dog to go for a ride in the vehicle, opposed to my last SUV with a more user friendly cloth interior. I use to bring him for a ride a few times a week, now, because of the interior fabric, my dog has only been in my car 1x over the month & ½ that I've owned the car. I was told for 5 months, that the Pilots would be available & per dealer websites told that they were in stock, only to keep being told (by my flooring up) nope, they are not here, they would say their website did not update or nope, they are not here, but will be in a couple of weeks. It actually took months before I could even test drive the car! I would be told the 2018 were there (as the website said), but only 2017 were actually for there. In addition, although the Edmunds dealers offered a price online, when I would respond to dealers's Edmunds reply email &/or visit them they would state that the Edmunds quote email they gave me would not necessarily be the price they would actually sell the car for; or they would state the price , after I put in my exact option requests, & then when I contacted them to confirm, the options they said in their email the would be included were not going to be part of the price given.When making the purchase, I was told the out the door price would be X amount but was then charged document/registration/plate charges.I was told the car would be ready by a certain date, but that they wold be putting a later date on the contract. I had to follow up each time to see if the car was ready (which wasn't until the later date then what they told me opposed to what they put on the contract. I asked if i could have a loaner car if it took till their later than i was told/wanted date. They said no.) I really do wish the side mirrors & rearview mirror had built in blind spot mirrors,- the vehicle is long, so blind spot's are difficult to view unless the turn signal is put on. Otherwise, I do really like the Pilot.
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Tough to beat
Ray, 05/16/2018
updated 05/18/2021
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Honda value retention mixed with good feature set at reasonable price. Rides more like a car than Nissan SUVs.
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Not for the sandwich generation
Aryeh Moshen, 11/26/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
As a retired 70-year old driver who often has his mother-in-law and/or grandchildren in the car, I thought that the Honda Pilot would have been a great choice. Boy, was I wrong. The "trunk" space is too small to handle my mother-in-law's folded-up walker without partially collapsing a rear seat and the seats are too narrow to fit two car seats and one regular passenger in a single row. It's not even that great if you try to put three adults in the middle. I guess I should have opted for a 10-seater so that I could have room for a walker and a stroller as well as the kids' paraphernalia.
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2018 Pilot Fun For Family
GNOLGNOL, 04/17/2018
updated 10/19/2018
2018 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Cargo storage little small
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Honda Pilot: reliable, comfortable & safe
Anthony C. Ginetto, 05/19/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Pilot may not be the fanciest SUV out there but it is reliable and comfortable. As a driver you will be riding above other vehicles and have a good view of all around you. The Pilot feels safe and as we transpot our grandchildren around safety was a priority. The driver's seat supports your back for long distance trips. The Pilot is comfortable, reliable and safe. We love it
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Mad about pricey 7 passenger SUV
Pankaj Patel, 04/30/2018
updated 11/05/2018
2018 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 20 people found this review helpful
I did research other vehicle before I bought Honda Pilot. Overall for 7 passage SUV, pilot was the best available in markets so I bought it. But still I am not happy with this futures I did not received with the trim line (EX V-6) I bought such as CD player, body color bumper, roof rake, and other convenient future after paying more than $35,000.
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Worth the cost
Gatoray, 05/24/2019
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Honda Sensing (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I used to own Nissans: Maximas, Muranos and Pathfinders, but the last couple of Nissan products I had (Maxima and Pathfinder) had more problems than I wanted. The Pilot is roomier for storing my golf equipment and bulky items. The extra couple of inches makes a difference! I like the interior features and the Android interface with Google maps which makes Factory Navigation unnecessary and won't require updates. The only issue I have found and it is slight, is that acceleration on entering highways is not overwhelming, but it is sufficient. The gas mileage is excellent. I get between 21-25 mpg combined city/highway.
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