Owners give this generation Honda Pilot (2023-current) a 4.1 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 73% recommend it. These figures are based on 11 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Honda Pilot
"Love it But...."
"I use this vehicle for my taxi business!! Very good No problems with engine or drivetrain Just minor issues... The passenger rear seat belt gets used a lot and the sensor must have went bad in there or something... Replaced it recently hasn't been an issue again, same with the driver side window it went up halfway and then stopped so they replaced the window regulator and the tracks, seems to be working fine now... The plastic trim in the back is flimsy and will break if you have a lot of traffic through there..Automatic high beams work when they want to... Any kind of crazy snowstorm and the dash lights up like a Christmas tree none of the safety features work when it's iced up... I wish you didn't have to rely on your smartphone for navigation through Android Auto It should have on board navigation just like the old pilots.. Other than that I'm in it more than 12 hours a day and it's very comfortable, My customers like the room you can fit six smaller (5 McDonald's Eating Americans) people in the back comfortably... There's a lot of room to stack suitcases... People are always amazed when I tell them that it's a Honda pilot because they think it's a Dodge Durango... But anyways it's okay on gas... lifetime mpg combined is 16.4. I got it last April 2023, I have 44,000 miles on it currently ... To tell you the truth I love how aggressive this looks compared to the old models that look like soccer mom minivans and I will be trading this one in soon for the 2024 I hope this review helps you in your decision in my opinion it's a very good buy but a few minor things will get you aggravated"
"Great suv and comfortable, just wish…"
"My husband bought me a 2025 trail sport 6 months ago, I came out of a 2015 jeep grand Cherokee that I drove for 10 years and loved. I was between the pilot and the grand Highlander and decided that the pilots interior was more comfortable. I have two kids and the captains chairs are great too, they can go back and forth as they please. I also do love the extra hidden storage in the trunk! I do enjoy the car, BUT i do find myself really bothered by the small gas tank, I feel like I have to make trips to the gas station way more often in this car. My mpg is incredibly sad, it’s always hovering at 16.4 ish. It doesn’t matter how I drive, it never goes above 16.6 mpg! When I test drove this car, I did not drive it on the highway, it was L.A and a lot of traffic so it was my fault I didn’t get the feel for it, but I will say I hate that it doesn’t have the power it should have for how heavy the car is. It’s a great car over all, haven’t had any mechanical issues thankfully, but the things I listed do bother me and I ponder on them most days when I drive my car. I wish I had done a little more research before buying this car. I guess all that to say, I do still enjoy it, and my 11 and 7 year old love it. I just wish the gas mileage was, better and it had more power."
"Great car that holds value"
"After much research, I purchased a 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport. This model comes with the bells and whistles for those who like to travel, hit the parks, do some easy off road driving, as it also comes with the roof rails and hitch. Easy to drive and tons of safety features like lane assist and cross traffic sensors in the front."
Overall 2026 Honda Pilot Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Honda Pilot is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Honda Pilot quality a 4.4 out of 5.
2026 Honda Pilot Reliability
The 2026 Honda Pilot receives an average consumer rating of 4.1 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2026 Pilot Features
According to drivers of the 2026 Pilot, here are some of its best features:
2026 Honda Pilot Safety Features
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Curb Weight | 4336 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 158.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 8 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.3 inches | ||
Overall Length | 199.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 61.9 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 3500 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 111.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 113.8 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 78.5 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
10 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Descent Control | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 285 @ 6100 RPM | ||
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Torque | 262 @ 5000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
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