2003 Honda Pilot LX review from North America
"Decent, but over hyped"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Eats front tires like crazy, had to replace the two front Bridgestone Dueller H/T's at 13000 miles.
Pulsation from brake pedal when braking, possibly warped rotors, dealer refuses to do anything about it, car still within warranty.
Air Conditioning rather weak for Florida, where car is driven.
Poor Gas mileage.
Interior plastics scratch easily.
General comments?
With the exception of the brakes, the car has been reliable. However it is a heavy and big car for what we are using it for, and it shows whether it is tire wear, lean during turns, fuel consumption or braking.
Perhaps a Minivan or Station wagon would have done the same job more efficiently.
Dealership is typical of the MEGA dealerships (have to pray that nothing goes wrong, so that you don't deal with them).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2005 |