Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"The acceleration is sporadic with vehicle. Even though it has a V-6, the car periodically tends to hesitate and buck at low speeds (~30 mph) when accelerating. May be related to cylinder management system."
Anonymous, FL (2010 Honda Pilot)"This car drives like a dream. I fell very much in control and there is great visibility all around. As I enter the freeway, there is NO hesitation. It stops as I would expect for such a large car. One additional comment worth mentioning is that it is extremely SAFE! We have a hitch and we have been rear ended FOUR times while on the freeway by inattentive drivers while we were stopped. Each time we had NO injuries, and even more importantly, NO damage! This car seats 8 comfortably and is always ready to go."
Linda C., WA (2010 Honda Pilot)"This has been the most versatile and best performing vehicle I have ever owned."
Anonymous, VT (2010 Honda Pilot)"Overall, a great vehicle. But the ECO boost function affects acceleration while passing and causes an annoying very subtle "grinding" noise. In addition, it seems to cause a stutter when it shifts down. The Pilot handles very well. I feel safe and secure. It travels smoothly on highways, local roads and while off road and on gravel surfaces. It pulls a boat or atv trailer easily with no issues. It handles all weather conditions well including snow, rain and dry pavement."
Anonymous, ON (2010 Honda Pilot)"Same winter tires as my Subaru Outback but handles way worse in the same winter conditions. Has been a subtle stutter while accelerating which was once fixed for free after warranty with a computer fix (when it got very bad)but has never fully gone away"
Kerry G., ON (2010 Honda Pilot)"Our 2010 Pilot respondents quickly and handles sharply."
Patrick F., LA (2010 Honda Pilot)"Quiet engine. Comfortable ride with decent handling. Poor mileage and performance while towing."
Anonymous, PA (2010 Honda Pilot)"Great acceleration. Handling somewhat stiff and pulls either left or right when passing under heavy acceleration."
Anonymous, AR (2010 Honda Pilot)"Handles more like a truck , braking system is soft"
Anonymous, CO (2010 Honda Pilot)"The turn ratio is to wide. Hard to park. Front struts failed and had to be replaced."
Anonymous, OH (2010 Honda Pilot)"Eco mode or cylinder deactivation is not smooth. Handling is good for an SUV of this size Ride comfort is good even after 138,000 miles"
Anonymous, WI (2010 Honda Pilot)"Excellent road vehicle, travels well and pulls our small camper with ease."
Anonymous, NY (2010 Honda Pilot)"Perfect"
Anonymous, ME (2010 Honda Pilot)"The Pilot drives well and the performance is satisfactory in regards acceleration, etc. We get better traction with the Michelin M@S tires we have on it now versus the original tires."
Vincent H., NH (2010 Honda Pilot)"Excellent"
Anonymous, CA (2010 Honda Pilot)"Good handling and acceleration."
Scott F., AZ (2010 Honda Pilot)"This car drives well and handles well. No complaints."
Anonymous, GA (2010 Honda Pilot)"Turn radius is too big making maneuverability an issue. One of the front struts failed at about 89,000 miles."
Anonymous, OH (2010 Honda Pilot)"Nice to drive on the highway. Sometimes big is goood, sometimes not."
Anonymous, MB (2010 Honda Pilot)"Handles and tows well"
Wayne D., NY (2010 Honda Pilot)"It is slow"
Anonymous, IL (2010 Honda Pilot)"Solid verhicle. Reliable handling, especially in winter driving conditions."
Anonymous, AB (2010 Honda Pilot)"Good Turning Radius"
Anonymous, CA (2010 Honda Pilot)"Very good acceleration, however, tends to oversteer if accelerating while turning. Plenty of power."
Anonymous, FL (2010 Honda Pilot)"It handles well, comfortable to drive but sometimes hard to park in smaller spaces."
Anonymous, NY (2010 Honda Pilot)"Bad compliance bushings caused vibration when the brakes were applied. This occurred after about 50,000 miles of driving. Honda replaced the bushings free of charge at about 70,000 miles without explanation. One service advisor told me that the new compliance bushings were improved from the orignial bushings. This was not a safety problem as the brakes worked fine, however it did effect the performance of the car."
VINCENT H., NH (2010 Honda Pilot)
"The Pilot has an excellent ride and acceleration. It Handel's decently fir a large vechicle."
Richard J., NY (2010 Honda Pilot)