2012 Honda Pilot User Reviews
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36 user reviews for this model
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- Pros
- Huge midsize SUV. A lot more space then its competition. Resale is excellent and reliability also
- Cons
- Gas Millage not the best in its class but to be expected as this is a much bigger SUV
Purchased As Used
Second Pilot owned. 2005 (bought new) and now we have a 2009. 0 issues with both. Traded our 2005 in and got 13,500 for trade with 90,000 miles last Year. Our 2009 was a certified used Pilot with 30K on it. If you have a family and want 4WD the Pilot is the SUV to have. You would need to get a Suburban to have more room and I did not want to go down that road. We have 3 little girls and you can fit all the car seats in the second row. Not able to that on anything else. This is a must SUV for family's....read morehide
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- Pros
- Great Fuel milage with the peeo you need when you need it.
Purchased As New
I swore that I would never buy a non-american made car. But after I purchased a 98 accord and have had nothing more than normal replacement parts such as brakes and a starter I decided to buy a used 2008 Pilot. 6 months later I traded it in for a Brand New 2012 Pilot because I was extremly happy with the 2008. I am now a loyal buyer of Honda Automobiles. Great Product and all the features I was looking for. The comfort of the ride is second to none. Great Vehicle would recommend to anyone. Thanks!!...read morehide
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- Pros
- Plenty of room for the family!
- Cons
- A/C humming noise at idle and low speeds - very annoying. Leather seats get sweaty in hot weather!
Purchased As New
Great mid-size SUV. Plenty of pros to list. However, these things must be brought up to the attention of potential buyers:
1. A/C has annoying humming/moaning noise. Noticeable at idle or very low speeds. Other users are complaining about this issue.
2. Leather seats don't provide ventilation. Can get sweaty in hot weather....read morehide0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Fuel Economy, Interior Room
- Cons
- Seats uncomfortable on long rides
Purchased As New
We have the Pilot since March of 2012, overall a very nice vehicle. The one exception was I found the drivers seat to be uncomfortable on long rides, no matter how I tried to adjust the seat it was not comfortable. We managed 24 mph going up to Rhode Island. This appears to be the new Soccor Mom vehicle of 2012. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done....read morehide
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- Pros
- Fuel adequate for a large suv, plenty of room for car seats and a few guest riders
- Cons
- a little noisy, but I guess it is to be expected...it is a box riding against wind:)
Purchased As New
Love the car...have 2 of them a 2008 and a 2012, both fully loaded. Very spacious for the people that do not want a mini van this is the cool car to have. Built solid and reliable.
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- Pros
- comfort, fit & finish, classy
- Cons
- Hi beams are useless, uncomfortable seating
Purchased As New
This review is actually for my 2003 Pilot EX-L . I waited 3 months to obtain delivery and well worth the wait.
It has been used mostly for trips from up north to the sunny south for the last 9 years and am still in love with it, now 54,000 miles, I get 27 MPG. Still looks like new and rides as such with original tires. No mechanical problems yet.
Every time I take it for servicing the dealer tries to seduce me into trading it in offering me 50% of what I paid for it but I tell him my model is better looking than the newer version so no deal. I do not have the problems I see here with the noisy A/C, mine is very quiet. and power is plentiful when I need it. Maybe the newer models have been modified too much....read morehide0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Roominess, quiet ride, comfort, sturdiness, modern/timeless look
- Cons
- MPH gauge makes me drive too conservatively
Purchased As New
We looked many vehicles, and concluded that the Pilot offers the most comprehensive package of features for the cost. The exterior is modern. The appearance may go against the current fad, but that makes it very timeless, as some other brands are such as Range Rover, and Jeep. Its interior is very spacious, and well laid out with lots of storage areas. It seats 8 people comfortably. Great safety rating. We love its convenience features such as bluetooth/usb connection, heated seats, backup camera, power lift gate, and climate control. If you are in the market, you've got to give it a look....read morehide
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- Pros
- Excellent Mileage, Comfortable, Drive with confidence
- Cons
- AC Noise but its lesser than other 4WDs, I tried GMC Acadia its very very noisy
Purchased As New
All over very good Vehicle. I recommend everyone should buy it. I had a CRV 2006 Model Earlier But this is just Awesome. Its interior, seats, look are so good. I enjoy driving it on road as its silent & music speakers are awesome. Feels VIP really
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- Pros
- EXcellent vehicle
- Cons
- None
Purchased As New
I am rewriting this review to apologize.
Recently, the MPG improved and is at 24 miles a gallon, while I was driving on the freeway as it should.
I would like everyone to disregard my previous review regarding MPG being very poor. After one month of driving, I am getting decent mileage.
I find this vehicle excellent in all areas and highly recommend it...read morehide1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Good Apperance and space
- Cons
- Engine is moaning very loud when AC is on and car is not moving.
Purchased As New
This is first summer for this car and I notice when AC in on and car is not moving there is some kind of moaning very loud noise coming from the engine. I took my car to the dealer from where I purchased this vehicle. I was informed that Honda Motors is aware about this issue in 2012 Pilot.
I am very surprise and upset that despite Honda Motor is aware about this issue till the date Honda did not solve this problem. Please make a note that the noise is very loud when AC is on and car is not moving. This noise is very annoying. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR UNTIL THEY FIX THIS PROBLEM....read morehide3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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