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2016 is Better
Chris, 08/22/2019
updated 02/23/2022
2019 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
To say the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning Blind Spot Information (BSI) System Blind Spot Sensor Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) is overly sensitive is an understatement. If you come around any curve the car beeps, alerts to brake and the steering wheel shacks. I don’t like it. We have a 2016 Pilot EX L that doesn’t have it, and I like it better!
Third Honda and first Honda SUV
Charles, 03/07/2019
updated 09/14/2020
2019 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I'm 69 and have some knee issues, so exit/entry as well as long distance comfort were very important to me. I also was having more occasions when I would drift towards the lane lines. This 2019 Pilot LX ends my concerns. All the safety features are super. It helps keep me centered in the lane even when rounding curves. Also has a great rear view camera, even better than the 2017 Ridgeline I traded in, which I thought was good to begin with. I needed help securing the child seat in the third row but son had no issue. The only issue I have is a sound in the rear end that occurs when you go over some bumps in the road. I thought it was possible due to the spare tire being loose. I took it to dealer, rode with a tech. and he heard it but wasn't sure if it was unusual. We took another Pilot out on same route and did get the same result. So, that sound is annoying to me and may lessen with a load, but there must be something that can reduce or eliminate it. I find far more outside noise entering the cabin when windows are closed. It’s really annoying. I must say that the noise may be the result of the visors I installed. Since my first review an issue has occurred. The windows no longer all open when using the key fob and the driver's window will only open or close by holding the button; no continuous movement. I did purchase an extended warranty because there are many electronic features which likely will fail after the manufacturer warranty is ended, and I'm certain they are expensive. Otherwise I still really love this vehicle.
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Underpowered and Overpriced
Adam, 06/09/2019
updated 12/11/2019
2019 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
We have had this vehicle for a few months now, and I already look forward to trading it. We bought a Pilot after trading our old gas-guzzling truck based SUV. After shopping Subaru, Toyota, Kia and Nissan, we finally settled on the Pilot for its high ratings and resale. While the Pilot’s interior space and functionality is great, the driving experience is so poor that’s its almost physically exhausting. The acceleration when passing on the highway is abysmal; with a hesitation of several seconds after flooring the accelerator before the car actually decides to move....it’s borderline dangerous is some situations. There is also hesitation accelerating from stops that can be attributed to both the auto start/ stop and the transmission. This is the most poorly executed auto start/ stop systems I’ve ever wxperonced. It’s takes a good 2-3 seconds before the car is ready to go after lifting your foot off the Brooke pedal. We have also experienced an occasional, loud “ping” that can be heard and felt through the accelerator....it sounds like you’ve broken something! Turns out it’s the variable displacement system kicking on. Add to that a jittery/ ride and numb steering and it’s just a completely demoralizing experience. Although this car checks all the right boxes in paper, it certainly does not drive or ride like a $45k vehicle. I find myself feeling exhausted and fatigued after driving this vehicle through traffic or on long trips, you feel like you’ve been battling the vehicle to MOVE the entire time. It feels lazy and sluggish, like driving a cheap rental car.
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Knock your hat off transmission
Aldon, 11/19/2019
2019 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
While driving between 25-30 mph in town where you have stop and go driving the transmission hard hard hard shifts. If we had know this we would not have bought the 2019 Honda Pilot touring. Honda has a problem and needs to fix it. Service manager said it is normal to shift like that, I told him it is bull!!!. We have had the car for 1 year and have 20,000 miles on it. Before this car we had a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and I wish we would of went back with the pathfinder..
Not what I expected
Ben, 03/11/2019
2019 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
The 8 passenger I didn't realize it was not 8 adults. 2 kids a one adult in the 3rd row is not comfortable. Plus 3 adults, one behind the other hardly leaves leg room. The acceleration is a little sluggish. Some times it takes a while to get up to speed. The rear suspension is a little weak. If you put 8 people in it, you head lights are high beaming people. The high beam and low beam are not that much different. Not a lot of head room or leg room in the 3rd row for adults
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