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The 2018 Honda Pilot offers 8-passenger seating, a powerful standard V6 engine, impressive advanced safety and driver-assist features plus Honda’s well-deserved reputation for value and ...
2018 Honda Pilot Reviews, Ratings & Specs
Kelley Blue Book Value®
$27,485 - $41,535
New Fair Market Range
Crash Test Rating
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City /
26 HWY
Horsepower
280
Seats
7-8
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Kelley Blue Book Value®
$27,485 - $41,535
New Fair Market Range
Crash Test Rating
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City /
26 HWY
Horsepower
280
Seats
7-8
Expert Review
By Kelley Blue Book Editorial Staff
Overall Score
Performance
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Styling
4.4
Value
4.5
Honda Pilot Models & Trims
Prices are Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range
2018 Honda Pilot Owner Reviews
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I have a 2016 Pilot AWD EX, bought new. About a year ago the Emissions light came on. Took it to the dealer, but it had gone off by then. Since then, it comes on and goes off periodically. I mentioned it to dealer for the second time while having the oil changed and he said he couldn’t find anything wrong. So about a week ago several lights came on, including emissions problem light, up hill starting assistance light, power steering problem light, and AWD problem light. The car was running fine. After a day, the lights went off. Then yesterday all the lights came back on and this morning I noticed it was idling rough. I called my dealer service department and explained what happened and he knew exactly what was wrong. Said he had seen 8-10 pilots in past year with same problem. It needs fuel injectors replaced! I have 70k miles so my warranty is up so it’s going to be around $2,000. He said the ones he’s replaced have been around 30k miles and we’re under warranty. I do regular maintenance at this dealership. I looked on an online forum for pilots and this is a common problem for 2016 pilots. I’ve owned a couple of Honda’s and I’ve never had a problem, so to hear this, I’m sick. I’m going to speak with Honda America, as advised by a person on the forum, and if I don’t get answers or resolution, I’m going to be one unsatisfied owner. I love my pilot and planned on keeping in for years. I’m not one to trade every 4-5 years. I buy it and drive it for a very long time. But, if this isn’t fixed, I’ll consider myself an ex-Honda owner and I won’t buy Honda again.
The Honda pilot feels like a luxury vehicle at a non luxury vehicle price!
My 2017 Honda pilot is sleek, smooth, comfortable, roomy and high tech! I previously owned. 2015 Honda pilot and hated it because it didn't not have the features that I felt it should for the price. I was happy to see that Honda upgraded the 2017 pilot with all of the features I wanted. I fell in love with my 2017! Now I feel like I got exactly what I paid for the car play makes driving and listening to music a breeze. The seats fold up quickly and easily with little to no effort at all! The only problem I have with my heated seats is that they are not as hot as I would like. I love the built in remote start, side mirror and reverse camera! The back seats are very spacious even for adults.
Perfect family friendly car. Safe and reliable for all family adventures.
Overall I absolutely love my pilot. It is easy to drive and drives very nicely. The trunk with the third row down gives my plenty of trunk space. I also like that I can put up all of the third row or partial. This helps when I still need a stroller but need to use the 3rd row as well. The navigation is user friendly and intuitive. My only problem is a often get an error code that I haven't been able to correct. The error code has not been an issue when using the navigation with a destination input. The backseat is spacious enough for 2 car seats to easily fit. I feel comfortable and safe in my car. I would buy a pilot again and would absolutely recommend it to a friend.
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Overview
Kelley Blue Book Value
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$27,485 - $30,530
$37,822 - $41,535
Horsepower
Horsepower
280 hp
280 hp
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
BackUp Camera
BackUp Camera
Engine Type
Engine Type
3.5L V6 24
3.5L V6 24
Interior Features
Convenience & Comfort
Alarm
Alarm
BackUp Camera
BackUp Camera
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain Sensing Wipers
Heated Mirrors
Heated Mirrors
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Power Mirrors
Power Mirrors
Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows
Power Windows
Rear Defrost
Rear Defrost
Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass
Premium Sound System
Premium Sound System
Power Steering
Power Steering
Dimensions
Front Leg Room
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Head Room
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
Rear Leg Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Second Head Room
Second Head Room
40.2 in.
40.9 in.
Entertainment
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
MP3 Player
MP3 Player
Entertainment System
Entertainment System
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio
Smart Device Integration
Smart Device Integration
AUX Input
AUX Input
Heating & Cooling
Climate Control
Climate Control
AC
AC
Dual Zone
Dual Zone
Navigation & Communication
Navigation System
Navigation System
Seats
Passengers
Passengers
8
7
Power Driver Seat
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Heated Front Seats
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Seat Memory
Seat Memory
3rd Row Seating
3rd Row Seating
Pass Through Rear Seat
Pass Through Rear Seat
Driver Lumbar
Driver Lumbar
Exterior Features
Accessories
Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Running Boards
Running Boards
Optional
Optional
Dimensions
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111 in.
111 in.
Turning Radius
Turning Radius
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
Width
Width
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
Mechanical Specs
Engine & Performance
Weight
Weight
4054 - 4220 lbs.
4317 lbs.
Horsepower
Horsepower
280 hp
280 hp
Torque
Torque
262 ft. lbs.
262 ft. lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity
Maximum Towing Capacity
3500 - 5000 lbs.
3500 - 5000 lbs.
Maximum Tongue Weight
Maximum Tongue Weight
350 - 500 lbs.
350 - 500 lbs.
4wheel Disc Brakes
4wheel Disc Brakes
Performance Tires
Performance Tires
Optional
Optional
Engine Cylinders
Engine Cylinders
V6 Cylinder
V6 Cylinder
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
Combined
Combined
22 - 23 mpg
23 mpg
City
City
18 - 19 mpg
19 mpg
Highway
Highway
26 - 27 mpg
26 mpg
Transmission
Manual Mode
Manual Mode
Safety Features
Features
Spare Tire
Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
ABS Brakes
ABS Brakes
Automatic Headlights
Automatic Headlights
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Child Safety Locks
Child Safety Locks
Stability Control
Stability Control
Traction Control
Traction Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Optional
Optional
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Assistance
Automated Emergency Braking
Automated Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Cross Traffic Alert
Cross Traffic Alert
Air Bags
Driver Airbag
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Front Head Airbag
Front Head Airbag
Rear Head Airbag
Rear Head Airbag
Passenger Airbag Sensor
Passenger Airbag Sensor
Safety & Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
Front
Overall
Rollover
Side
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
IIHS Crash Test
Moderate Overlap Front
Side
Roof Strength
Driver-side Overlap Front
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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