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Honda Pilot Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Honda Pilot rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Honda Pilot reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010HondaPilot

36

Fewest         Most

28
4.7
5500
2009HondaPilot

38

Fewest         Most

61
8.3
17100
2008HondaPilot

33

Fewest         Most

26
8.4
29500
2007HondaPilot

14

Fewest         Most

30
8.7
37200
2006HondaPilot

30

Fewest         Most

41
8.9
52800
2005HondaPilot

9

Fewest         Most

37
7.2
70300
2004HondaPilot

24

Fewest         Most

41
7.2
83800
2003HondaPilot

71

Fewest         Most First year of the Pilot. Higher repair frequency than subsequent model years.

36
6.6
113200
 

To see how the Honda Pilot's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Honda Pilot. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009HondaPilot

72

< 1

36
11.8
22800
2006HondaPilot

join to view

27
11.7
58600
 

To see how the Honda Pilot's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Honda Pilot--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Honda Pilot Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Honda Pilot repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2011 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2010 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Honda Pilot Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Honda Pilot's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Honda Pilot's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Honda Pilot MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Honda Pilot. Price the Honda Pilot.

Honda Pilot Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Honda Pilot and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Honda Pilot price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Honda Pilot.

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Honda Pilot Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Honda Pilot Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Honda Pilot's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Honda Pilot, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Honda Pilot Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Honda Pilot?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Pilot--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Honda Pilot review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Honda Pilot Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Honda Pilot tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Honda Pilot--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Honda Pilot Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Pilot by owners, visit:

Piloteers.org -- Honda Pilot forum

2011 Honda Pilot Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase109.2
Length190.9
Width78.5
Height71.0
Curb Weight4319
Fuel Capacity21.0
R1 Headroom40.0
R1 Shoulder Room61.5
R1 Hip Room58.6
R1 Legroom41.4
R2 Headroom39.8
R2 Shoulder Room62.2
R2 Hip Room56.9
R2 Legroom38.5
R3 Headroom38.2
R3 Shoulder Room58.9
R3 Hip Room48.4
R3 Legroom32.1
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0
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2011 Honda Pilot 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimLXEXEX-LTouring
Standard Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 250@5700
TQ: 253@4800
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 250@5700
TQ: 253@4800
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 250@5700
TQ: 253@4800
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 250@5700
TQ: 253@4800
Standard Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWDAWD
Standard Tires245/65R17 tires245/65R17 tires245/65R17 tires245/65R17 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 155W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)Unbranded audio system, 155W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)Unbranded audio system, 155W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)Unbranded audio system, 512W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
Optional Audio  Unbranded audio system, 512W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer) 
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