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"The v6 is very smooth and has plenty of power"

"adequate"

"Just what I expect from a large car"

"The Honda Pilot has very responsive handling. We enjoy the comfortable smooth ride. The acceleration is good enough to support merging on short highway entrances. At purchase and upto now the braking is a bit mushy (not grabby)."

"Acceleration is smooth and powerful and handles exceptionally well."

"solid ride, great acceleration, solid greats control"

"It's a solid vehicle with decent acceleration but it's a bit of a tank."

"Outstanding overall handling.."

"very comfortable for long trips"

"Too much road noise"

"Only problem with the pilot is the cruise control. It tends to vary up to 4 mph. Doesn't like to hold a consistent speed"

"It drives fine, maybe it needs a little more power. Dislike the jerking with on/off cylinders for economy."

"Excellent steering feel and good acceleration."

"Smooth floating ride with the right tires (Michelin).previous Goodyear tires were poor and caused noise and pulling steering"

"Slightly warped brake rotors caused shimmy feeling when braking."

"quick exceleration"

"Bad: Variable Cylinder Management is horrible. I will never again buy a vehicle which uses this technology. Honda really let me down. I probably will never again buy a Honda."

"Honda does not want to address the vibration issues associated with its crappy ECO system. I dislike the system and the hesitation in acceleration because of it. And the fact that Honda is not willing to address it is a damage to its reputation - but their money is more important. And they put crappy tires on it when I bought it new - I had lots of issues and wasted time with that. I also do not like their service requirement for changing the "differential fluid" every 15,000 miles - it's un"

"I drive mountain passes everyday. This is a big vehicle that easily maneuvers the twisting turns of the pass. I feel very secure driving it. Handles snow and ice well when I drive in a manner that fits the conditions. I have stayed on the road when other vehicles have slid off."

"It drives fine, its MPG is terrible. 16 mpg is a real dissatisfier for me."

"While uphill acceleration is lacking, the handling and tracking on curves and turns is excellent considering the weight and size of the Pilot."

"I had some issue with rough shifting around 25 MPH. Also when I bought the Pilot in Jan. of 2016 it was having some shaking issues at different speeds. They replaced the spark plugs and that correct that issue. The Pilot seems a little sluggish to me. I drove a 2009 Highlander before this vehicle and it had a lot better pick up and handling."

"Aceleration on the 6 cly is OK, but would be good to be a little stronger .. and work on the mpg at the same time. It can be done."

"Handling is good but seems a little bulky on the road. Too boxy in the front which makes it hard to park at times."

"We take this car on trips (1000 plus miles) out handles well safe and dependable"

"handling gas mileage"

"somewhat sluggish on acceleration, especially w/A/C on. Turning radius and handling could be better-somewhat difficult to park."

"Very competent handling and road feel for an SUV."

"Overall handling is good and acceleration is good for a vehicle that size"

"Size and handling are perfect. recently had an issue with the stutter in acceleration, was originally told by non-dealer mechanic I needed a whole new transmission...took it to honda dealership and just needed transmission fluid changed. Working perfectly now."

"Very good acceleration and tracking, no wandering even in cross winds."

"Back-up lights are terrible, and even front lights could be stronger. BACK UP CAMERA WAS TERRIBLE AND HAS NOW FAILED."

"The all-wheel-drive Pilot provides significant security in all kinds of driving conditions."

"Acceleration is great and ABS works very well."

"Vehicle runs very rough."

"It is the perfect vehicle"

"has excellent tracking and handling for an SUV even with 7 people on board over winding road"

"good acceleration, no issues getting on teh freeway or merging into faster traffic, responsive handling, able to quickly change lanes and direction to missing objects in the road, able to u turn within two lanes"

"It's not a sports car. The acceleration meets any driving requirement I have encountered. The handling is extremely comfortable. I have yet to encounter any unsatisfactory driving condition that the Pilot did not handle well."

"When starting at a low power there is a shimmy in the acceleration that cannot be fixed. When acceleration begins, the Pilot needs a slow take off to avoid the sensation."

"Acceleration is fine, but braking is horrible just as CR has reviewed. I need to keep a long distance away from vehicles at my front, especially on highways at high speeds. I feel unsafe driving in this way."

"I am pleased with the overall handling. Acceleration is good. Feel safe driving it. The all wheel drive works extremely well. My wife drives this car primarily and I feel safe having her in it."

"It accelerates well."

"Plenty of power; stable on road"

"good acceleration and handles well in all settings"

"Steering is vague with little feedback acceleration is weak"

"vtech engine performs well and the vehicle handles well for an SUV."

"The Pilot is more composed than the Odyssey at high speeds, while it accelerates and brakes similarly. The V6 engine sounds good and accelerates well, even fully loaded."

"Vehicle handles everything well for New England conditions. Both my wife and I enjoy driving the car,"

"Driver's seat foam starting to degrade and causing significant discomfort"

"The seats are very comfortable on long road trips, but the exterior cabin noise is tiresome. Road noise is loud."

"Overall the Pilot is a wonderful vehicle. My wife and I really like the fitted seating, quiet cabin and stable ride. The Pilot has surprising handling for such a large vehicle."

"The road noise level is too much. It makes it difficult to talk while on the highway"

"Fairly comfortable even on long drives"

"Has a lot of road noise for the price I paid."

"Font seats a bit narrow for medium size male . other wise fairly comfortable"

"Seats 8 comfortably. Nice ride and amenities."

"It's not a smooth ride"

"Great seats, ride is very smooth"

"A bit noisy."

"very spacious - handles well for a big car - could get better gas mileage"

"Extreme road noise."

"Driver's seat does not provide the best legroom for someone over 6' tall.."

"Climate control system settings are not all retained after shutting off the car. Very frustrating."

"I work as a "runner" for a local car dealership. Every day when I get into my Honda to go home I marvel at how comfortable it is compared to the variety of vehicles I have driven that day."

"Excessive road noise Nice floating smooth ride"

"Somewhat noisy ride for a 2011 vehicle"

"Wish the shoulder strap on the seat belt could be lowered more. The level of road noise is noticeable"

"The front seats are really comfortable. We've looked at other SUVs of similar size, and most have much stiffer (and less comfy for us) seats up front."

"I traded a Toyota Highlander for my Pilot. I also test drove a 2011 Highlander before purchasing my 2011 Pilot. The seat comfort in my Pilot is so superior to Toyota."

"The front seats are very comfortable, and the ride and noise are very good for an SUV. The back seats are medium on the comfort and the rear seats are just barely acceptable. The fact that they all fold down to create a completely flat storage area is a great redeeming feature."

"Vehicle tends to be noisy at highway speeds"

"Lumbar support has broke twice. Once was covered by warrantee, second it was out of warrentee"

"Lots of wind noise. Other the that it is a comfortabl vehicle"

"Driver leg room is not great. I'm 6'1" and cannot fully extend my legs while driving."

"Seat backs are too narrow."

"The road noise is more than I would like."

"It's very noisy"

"I've had cars with more comfortable seats."

"Wind noise"

"seating position options back support excellent"

"Other Than road noise from tires I am very satisfied with Honda Pilot"

"Driver and front passenger have own climate controls. seats warm. love the leather seats"

"Noise insulation needs serious improvement. Too much noise, both engine and road."

"This is the most uncomfortable vehicle I have ever ridden in or driven"

"high level road/wind noise"

"The ride is pretty stiff and jiggly on bad pavement and can be quite noisy despite the active noise cancellation system."

"Interior road noise is terrible. Keep checking to see if the windows are completely closed."

"The lumbar control and heated seats were a major advantage driving long distances."

"Noise level when driving on chip and seal roads is deafing. Cannot listen to cd or carry on a conversation. will never buy another until I drive on a chip and seal road."

"The road noise is worse than I prefer"

"A/C went out twice and after parts replacement, the vehicle has a "wooing" noise constantly which is louder upon acceleration."

"Very quiet & handles very well on the highway"

"wind noise with windows down is terrible"

"Very thoughtful design features like a second panoramic rear view mirror to be able to see all the kids at once, built in roll up sun screens for second row windows, key remote roll down of all windows and sunroof remotely to let hot air out of the car (remote roll-up would be nice)"

"Road noise is terrible, makes the driving experience less than enjoyable, other than that great value"

"Leatger seats have held up well, but driver's seat has never been as comdortable as other vehicles we have owned."

"Road noise is excessive"

"Seats, ride and climate control is very good."

"Extremely comfortable seating"

"After hours of driving I am still very comfortable. The ride is the best of any auto I have owned. Depending on the road surface the noise level is seldom an annoyance."

"very loud road noise - ride is good - seats are comfortable and provide adequate leg room"

"For what we paid for the 2011 Pilot EX-L, I am relatively pleased with the comfort. The ride is somewhat noisy for a vehicle of this size and price. While CR routinely rates noise levels, they have consistently NOT given their evaluation relative to any measurable factor; comparable to what vehicle or what type of noise. Simply stating that the Pilot ranks deficient regarding "road noise" is inadequate for the consumer. As the vehicle has aged, I can now routinely hear the noise cancellation tech present in this vehicle (a high pitched "whine" while everything is off). We traded a 2007 Ford Edge (due to transmission issues) for the Pilot. The Edge was markedly quieter and more comfortable--and it was equipped similarly. I am extremely pleased overall with this vehicle and expect several more years of service from it."

"very responsive handling and great view of the road"

"Pilot can be a noisy ride and is very dusty."

"Seats are supportive and driving position are great. Lots of space for kids and their stuff."

"way too much road noise."

"the electrically operated adjustable seats provide posture changes that make long drives more comfortable and accommodate making adjustments when trading driving with my wife"

"Seats and ride in the Honda are satisfactory but there is a lot of road noise . If I had it to do over I would not purchase this car because of the noise."

"Seats good, Ride is harsh and rather noisy."

"If I had never bought my Acura MDX I may have never noticed the road noise. I drove the Pilot for several years before purchasing my Acura. After driving the Acura I discovered what a quiet ride & comfortable seats feel like. On long trips the Acura is so much more enjoyable."

"The driver's seat on the Honda Pilot does not go back far enough for a person over 5"9 inches tall with long legs. My husband says his mom's Honda Civic has more front leg room than the Pilot."

"Map are happy to Honda Pilot for 7 years the ride has decreased tremendously. There are major issues with the acceleration, that when you mention it to the dealership they say that's just how they are and they can't fix it. There is a suspension has a clunking noice that is common in the Honda Pilot that cannot be fixed."

"Front seat comfort is great. However the second and third row seats are OK, but not really comfortable. Plenty of leg room in all rows, but seat comfort is lacking in the second and third row. Access to the third row is Ok, but not really convenient."

"It rides smoothly for an older car."

"Passenger side seat does not have lumbar control; wish it did. In the winter, the outside portion of the seats (next to door) does not retain any heat, so it's always a bit cold"

"Road noise"

"Leather seats and upholstery became torn easily"

"comfortable for road trips, space for 3 carseats in 2nd row, 3rd row seating can fit adults."

"Front pillars tend to block the view of people crossing the street."

"Road noise is way too loud"

"Incredibly useful interior packaging and comfort, including the third-row seats, while having great handling, manouverability, safety, fuel economy, and styling, for a fair price, while maintaining its value more than most vehicles."

"Great handling in ice and snow (4WD). Too expensive for all the road noise and air noise that doesn't seem fixable."

"Very reliable. Excellent cargo capacity. Comfortable ride."

"Nice size SUV purchased for $31k"

"For the 2011, there was no better value to be had in this class of vehicle. The number of features as well as the fit/finish was unparalleled for the money. With pricing updates and introduction of new models, that may not be true now."

"The pricing of 2011 Honda Pilot is very competitive vs. Toyota Highlander, though the latter is a better vehicle in terms of performance. However, we had a priority over value and reliability over performance, so we had decided to buy Honda Pilot."

"This was my dream car. however nothing but problems poor support from dealership."

"Could be a better value."

"This is ok for comfort. It is a great value for ability to seat several people, the fold down seats for hauling and the stylish look."

"I feel it was rather expensive"

"Overall good value for vehicle handling & features"

"Love the Pilot but overpriced. Recommendation is that if I were to buy another one (I've owned 3, 2 Pilots and 1 CRV), I'd again buy new. Used ones are way, way overpriced as well as new. But since they keep their resell value fairly well, I have always gone for new ones. Can't really see the justification for way the price has to be soooo high??"

"My only disappointment is the MPG. I do a lot of town driving. I get between 17-18 MPG. Although the automobile reports 23-24 MPG highway, I rarely get less than 23. I've had it checked by the dealer and mechanics. My husband experiences the same ranges when he drives it. We keep it well maintained. The same results happen with new and balanced tires."

"I was looking for a boxy,seat 8 with seats that fold flat for carrying stuff on the go,with a trailer hitch.It has all that plus."

"got a good buy at end of model year ."

"I think the value was good for the price. Maintenance has been reasonable and Honda stepped up for repairs and recalls."

"Very good comparative price"

"Very good value for the price. We have had very few problems / surprizes with the Pilot. This year we did replace the brake pads and rotors on the front."

"Expect many years of affordable service from this vehicle! All the systems are extremely well-made."

"Comfortable, solid vehicle, that, if it is all-wheel-drive, handles and sticks to the road as good as the best."

"A great vehicle. Excellent gas mileage (23+ mpg on the highway on long trips) and lots of cargo space when we are taking long trips. Nice and quiet."

"Very large interior for putting camping gear, carrying mid-size appliances, fold down seats for extra storage"

"Its been a good value. After owning it for 7 years, now, its not the quietest, but its been extremely reliable. My husband drives it for work and has had no serious issues."

"Vehicle has multiple recalls to quality is not what you would expect from HONDA. When we called essentially shuts down the eco mode Which caused oil to get into the cylinders and gunk up spark plugs"

"Extraordinary value - zero repairs beyond normal maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.). Extremely reliable."

"good value"

"This is the best mid size SUV we've ever owned and we've owned several. It is easy to drive, comfortable on long drives, has good power especially when needed, and is a good looking vehicle."

"Roomy cabin. Comfortable seating Good driving ergonomics - rear view relatively unobstructed"

"I bought the 2011 Honda Pilot for the cargo space, and that aspect is GREAT! When Honda changed the design for the 2015 model year, they clearly tried to duplicate the success of Toyota's Highlander. When they did so, they sacrificed the cargo space that I cherished. Seemed to me like they should have kept their unique cargo-space plus and upgraded comfort without giving in to the smaller Highlander design."

"I like styling, roominess and all wheel drive. Few if any issues, steering can feel clunky at times"

"2011 pilot is "boxy". Newer model is somewhat sleeker."

"Mediocre Styling, not bad but not the best."

"The larger body style"

"Style, view through front window, height from the ground, extra row sits, leg room, console in the middle, rare view camera to small but still useful"

"I like the boxy style. The 2016-17 look a lot like the highlander. Also the front of the Pilot looks like the front of the CR-V. Also the new Accuras closely resemble the accords except for the chrome trim on the front."

"The 2011 Pilot has lots of storage spaces, nooks and cranies to put stuff. Also, the total cargo space with both back seats down in significant."