One of the best vehicle reviews I’ve ever seen. Practical and honest points for the average consumer. Thanks so much!

The info car buyers with family really need over the other typical stuff on KZfaq. Wonderful info here, thank you.

Wow... this was the best review I’ve ever seen on a car!! Thank you so much for this great review! I’m a Honda Odyssey owner, looking to transfer into a Pilot and this is just what me and my family needed to decide on this car. I wish I could give this review 2 thumbs up! Thank you so much again!!

Awesome review bro! It was exactly the kind of review I was looking for! I was thinking of upgrading my Mitsu Outlander with a 4 banger to a Pilot. Fuel efficiency was one of the top reasons I picked the Outlander 7-seater. Outlander at cruise speeds best MPG was 31. City/Hwy average 26MPG. Thanks for taking the time to get all the footage in different seasons! Must of took a long while to complete this vid!

I have a 2017 exl pilot and definitely did not regret getting at all. I live in Canada so we definitely see a heavy amount of snow and paired with good winter tires you will have no problems especially with awd and snow mode. The adaptive cruise control is a blessing especially on long road trips. It may not have all of the kwirks other cars have but what it has is definitely adequate. In my opinion it has one of the comfiest 3rd row even my dad loves sitting there on road trips. The safety features definitely work especially the break mitigation system as I was driving on a corner and a tractor came out of nowhere and the car stopped by itself. Definitely recommend this car or newer models

Excellent review Sir! Thank you for taking the time to go into great detail.

Thank you for this review this was exactly what I wanted to know about the car. Hope you and your family are well.

Easily the best review on Honda Pilot. Thanks so much for putting time and effort.

My wife has one and she loves it. We do all our towing with my truck, but this vehicle is awesome in the snow, and so safe with the Honda sensing!

Wow I’m buying used one this video did me justice best review or any vehicle I have ever watched on KZfaq

I also have a 2017 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD. Great thorough review, that reaffirms my confidence in this car.

Thank you for such a detailed review. I’m trying to decide between the pilot and the Highlander and this is the most helpful video I’ve seen.

So great review! Especially great because we don’t need to see all the time speaking reviewer’s head like all other reviewers do. Only 100% pure content 👍

Thanks so much for making this great review - especially with real life experience and comparison with Subies. I’m looking at used 2017 now. Your video has helped a lot.

Hey there! I’m currently 17 and I’m driving a Honda pilot elite 2017 and I have to say it’s amazing. It was once my dads then my moms, now it’s mine and they have their own cars but from all of us it’s held up really really great. We’ve been through a lot in it doing ski trips and taking many many people along in the car with us altogether. Now that it’s mine I enjoy the 9 speed myself and use the manual every once in a while. Before that we used to have an oddesy and from what I observed about the right mirror camera is that the left driver doesn’t necessarily need to have the camera because no obstructions can interfere with the visual of it, while the right can be a little more tricky sometimes to peer around a passenger in the right seat and just gives a quicker up front view of the mirror!

Great overall vid. This by far is one of theeeee best pilot owner reviews. Thank you very much im looking at an 018 pilot used with 42000 miles and this vid has sold me on buying that pilot. Thank Yak.

I'm more than likely going to get one because of your review. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your review! I picked up the 2021 Honda Pilot EX. Definitely bigger than my small Kia Sorento. Love all about the Pilot

This was really helpful. Thank you so much. Been trying to make up my mind between a pilot and a Toyota highlander. Found so many reviews for the Toyota but this is the first helpful one on the pilot so far. Great job.

Thanks for this in-depth review and information regarding the car. I’m currently a Toyota Highlander owner, a 2012 with no problems at all and considering buying a nice used Highlander or Pilot in the next few months. I wasn’t aware that the Pilot has more cargo room and I use that a lot currently, thanks again for the unbiased review.

Really thorough review - you use every feature on your Pilot! Family hauler, towing, cargo, daily driving.. really covered all the bases. Loved the real world gas mileage! Did you miss not having Honda Sensing/active safety features?

As mentioned by others. Very good review with all relevant info for the average consumer. Very well narrated as well. I wish you could review other cars.

This was a really thorough review. I'm looking at getting a '17 Pilot and this helped. Thank you

Thank you for the honest review. Currently looking at the 2019 pilot touring awd for my growing family. I look forward to hearing from you in the future on the pilot.

Thank you!! I recently purchased a 2017 pilot exl and it's perfect for my large family. It was a toss up between the Pilot and Toyota Sequoia. I'm so glad I watched your video before purchasing...it tipped the Pilot over the edge!! With the Pilot we get comfort and decent gas mileage (versus the Sequoia that gets 14/19 mpg). Great video!!!

Great review just bought an 2017 EXL With 25,000 miles. I love it..

thank you so much for a balanced and detailed report, just finished our 06 pilot with 400,000 km and now looking at the 2017 used. I appreciate the tips about the trailer package as well as we have a hobie catamaran sail boat, does not weigh much but is like pulling an open parachute.

That sir, is an excellent review. Thankyou! Intersting take on avoiding the 9spd and installing the roof gear and side steps yourself. Sound strategy!

A thorough and enjoyable review. Excellently done.

I see a lot of bad reviews for this car especially electronically and transmission wise but I’m starting to see it’s mostly on how well you treat your car thanks for the honest review helps a lot

What a review. By a very very intelligent human being! Thank you so very much. I'm a Lexus guy and was looking to get the GX 460. I'm obviously buying used so a little apprehensive about a used Honda with 70-80k on it. Yes it would be at least 10k cheaper than a GX, but is it going to be reliable going forward? What attracts me to the Pilot is its actual usable 3rd row.

Great review and I can vouch for all of the points that you made. Doing the AWD rear differential service is key to not feeling the transmission issues. It really helps. With any Honda vehicle and this is my 3rd (2 Accords 91 "360K in 17 years" & 03 "traded for Pilot after 13 years with 150K" ), following the suggested maintenance schedule will keep your vehicle running like the Honda reputation. My 2017 Pilot EX-L AWD with 68K is the best and I only use BP 93 octance. Trust me if you follow this you will love the ride. Original tires were a disappointment but purchasing the Michelin Defender LTX with 70K mileage warranty makes my Pilot drive like a luxury Cadillac. IJS.

I’m trading my 2016 Cr-v in for a 2017 Pilot. This review is absolutely excellent. Can’t wait for my pilot.

Amazing review …. I’m purchasing a 2018 Pilot EXL for my large family as well thanks for all the info

I really enjoyed watching this video. I am in the market for a used Pilot and this really gave me some practical info for the everyday driver. Thx You!💯🙏

I WAS INTERESTED I A PATHFINDER.. not anymore.. I want this exact MODEL ALSO, THE GAS MILEAGE AND TRAVEL PACKAGE IS PHENOMENAL ‼️🤔🥰.. Very Good Detailed VIDEO THANK YOU WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND TIME‼️

Just purchased a 2021 Honda Pilot special edition love it so far.

I appreciate your time to make this very articulate and clear video ....bravo

Thank you so much for the review! Very thorough, yet to the point. My previous vehicle was an Acura RDX and one of my favorite options on the vehicle was the SH-AWD. Unfortunately, paired up with a four-cylinder turbo, came at a price of horrible gas mileage, (about 20mpg). Fun to drive, but costly. It looks like pairing up that AWD with V6 is the ticket. Additionally, I am ready for a larger SUV so I think this is exactly the way I want to go. I am considering a Toyota Highlander, but I like your comments about having more space in the pilot.

I have the same one you have but in white. It's been solid with no issues whatsoever.

THANK YOU!!! Replacing/selling my Brand new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum (it is Beautiful though) for this year of the Pilot. You were part of that! THANKS AGAIN!

You’re 100% right about the tried and true nature of the 6 speed transmission vs the 9 speed. I just traded my 2018 9 speed Odyssey for this exact vehicle. The 9 speed is a disaster. It’s an over engineered POS from Germany. The maintenance on it is excessive and I hated the shifting (I.e. jerking) shifts. It also tries to match your driving habits. I don’t want a computer guessing what I want. I want to know where the power band is and know where to get it when it want it.

Great video. I have the 2019 Passport Elite and so far very happy with it.

Thank you for such a thorough and helpful review.

Very well thought out presemtation and review.

Thanks!! Great review, really helped narrow the car buying field.

Thanks for you thorough review... It has been of immense help to me in my decision making.. Thank you..

Outstanding useful review. Keep it up.

I traded my 2017 Ford Explorer limited for the 2018 Honda Pilot exl awd. It’s a very nice ride. Not as comfortable as the explorer in my opinion but it passes as a very comfortable ride. It is much more roomy . Good family vehicle!

This is awesome thank you so much fort your honest review. I may end up buying this vehicle.

Great video and review I was looking for

you are on point and correct explaining about 6 speed auto vs 9 speed auto transmission..

I have a 2015 Accord V6 Coupe with the same 6 speed automatic transmission and I absolutely love it! Zero issues. Just make sure that you are draining and filling your transmission about every 30k miles. My car has 65k and I've changed mine twice myself. Easier than changing the oil because there is no filter. It drains out between 3 to 4 quarts! You HAVE TO measure what comes out so that you know exactly what to put back in! If you do this religiously every 30k, this transmission will last you a very very very long time 😉

Thanks hope you're still enjoying 😁✌

What a well done review!

Keep making videos on the Pilot. Very informative.

Great review sir. We love our 19 touring

Thank you for your time and very knowledgeable review. This is very helpful.

Excellent and thorough review, well done.

Great review. Thanks for posting

Great honest (REAL) review. Thank you for sharing!

wow great video thank you. very thorough and concise. i'm planning to buy a preowned 2017 pilot. you really use all the features!

Excellent, real world review

Superb review. Thank-you. I am also considering a EX-L Pilot, as consumer reports and most reviewers don't like the nine speed transmission and I like a traditional shift gear. How is your leather wearing? In my prior Accords the leather seems to get this shiny look to it no matter how I take care for it.

Thanks a lot. I was looking for a good long term review because I want a 2019 pilot exl but this is making me consider a 2017 if it has low miles.

Thanks for the vid! Does the front passenger seat lean back far enough to fit long items in the vehicle?

Just got a 2019 honda pilot exl 6 speed because you your video thanks so much!

Perfect review my good friend! Thank you

Great review. Very thorough and pragmatic.

Great in-depth review. 👍. Also from WA.

Very good interview!

Good video. I love my 2017 Pilot EX-L (28,989 miles). The Lane Departure and Collision Avoidance were not standard like they are now. I am guessing that the reason there isn't a left-side blind-spot camera is because it would mean looking to the right at the monitor before gliding left. Was there a lot of service due at 30,000 miles?

Great video!! I am looking into the 2020 model

Good point about the transmission, but with the technology that's out there I am hoping the 9 speed shouldn't be a problem. However you are right about the vehicle having to figure out that many gears to shift down. Either way great choice.

Excellent review, thank you for sharing!

Great video. Do you remember what your initial mpg was? I’m getting 16.5 combined on a 2021. I’m assuming there is a break in period, then it’ll get better. I’m also not driving it aggressively.

I own a 2016 Pilot and a 2007 CR-V - both bought new. This review is spot on. Both handle well. My Pilot handles like a sports car and corners better than high clearance suv's. I have owned and driven many 'off road' vehicles that were poor performers 'on-road'. The Pilot is an excellent 'on road' vehicle with some 'off-road' capability, and seriously good handling. (My older Pathfinder was a rollover waiting to happen). It tows well with smaller loads but it's more racehorse than tow truck. It runs through high mountain passes, and long winding roads with the best of them, and is able to go beyond the pavement when it gets there. The sport in this suv includes its on-road handling ability. Most suv lives are spent on-road, not off. If you want an suv that handles great on-road ? This is it. If you want true off-road buy a high clearance 4x4 vehicle that is Trail or Off-Road rated. It will not handle as well 'on-road', as it does 'off-road'. There's a price for that capability. My Pilot can handle a hot ride down a winding road, and still go off road and not get stuck. Watch the height to width ratio and center of gravity on these things. My Brother got scalped when he rolled his Blazer and tore the roof open. That's why they add roll bars to them. Pilot is low and wide, built like an awd race car. You'd have to work at it to roll it. I could have rolled some of my suvie's with a flick of the wheel at the right moment. I believe Honda has a safer 'on-road' vehicle here than most suv's based on that. I'd replace it with the same thing I chose last time. My 'off-road' vehicle of choice is a 4x4 Z71 Off-Road Edition. That's a different critter entirely.

this Video helped me make a decision to buy Honda Pilot thx.

Best review ever

Really great review. Thank you!

Appreciate the review. Thank you!

im thinking about buying this 2017 honda pilot exl with 160k miles and i know it will be reliable and wont be a money pit

Nice review. Thanks

This was a great review thank you so much.

Thank you for the great review.

enjoyed video. Surprised about in town MPG. I have 2017 Pilot EX-L as well. I get 28.9 mpg in town unless running AC, then 28.7. The one time I experienced 32 mpg was driving to Killington VT from Charlotte. Great MPG

I hope I had waited for the 2017 Pilot before getting my 2016 model. It’s really true that you should never buy the first model year car of any brand. At 45,000 miles it just reported multiple warning lights, one of them is Engine System Problems. Lots of owners reported the same problems on a Pilot owner’s forum. They all said that all the injectors need to be replaced, and if you are out of the three year warranty, you gonna have to pay at least $1,600. I have been a loyal Honda fan but I’m really disappointed right now and this might be my last Honda. Very good review video!

Just got a 2021 Honda Pilot EX-L with Navi and I'm liking it but missing some features that I had in my 2017 Honda CR-V Touring

Have you ever tried to put a bike standing up inside the cabin (with a front wheel off)? Just wondering how wide the back hatch opening is, to see if we can put a bike inside the car rather than on a bike rack.

Great review. I have a 2020 elite. Agree with everything you said

How did you get the lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control? I have a 2016 Pilot EXL AWD with Navi and rear entertainment but I only have normal cruise control. Did you buy an extra package?

my 2003 pilot got 250k miles on it still running perfect

Does the pilot AWD has a button or it is automatic. And if you know when i press the sand and mud button behind the shifter nothing show up on the display. On my 2017

hello you should make follow up review on this ! the 2021 honda pilot now are equipped with the 9 speed transmission

You are so concerned with the trailer hitch then you compromised with the running board for off road , well and you payed a lot more for installation. The after market hitch is $250 with the wire. I found that the after market hitch is way more solid than the Honda . Well said on the situation. Great video and I bought a few months ago a pilot and loved it. 👍😎

Great review

I have 2017 honda pilot eclipse 4wd The best vehicle I owned… no regrets buying it

Great honest analysis...thanks

would a single bike fit in the back with the 3rd row down and 2nd row up?

Very nice, thanks!