Is the Honda Pilot a good family car?
If you can deal with its overwrought styling, the 2010 Honda Pilot is an excellent family vehicle, with the space and comfort of a minivan and good overall performance. In order to bring you the most useful shopping information on the boxy 2010 Honda Pilot crossover, TheCarConnection.com has driven the Pilot and compared it to rival models.
What’s the weight of a 2010 Honda Pilot?
The 2010 Honda Pilot might have just enough trucklike ability, even though it has a carlike unibody design. Four-wheel-drive models can tow up to 4,500 pounds, though the optional four-wheel-drive system is more all-wheel drive, including a Lock mode good for getting through deep snow, mud, and the like at low speed.
Are there any problems with the Honda Pilot?
A handful of drivers have reported issues with the transmission shifting in and out of overdrive causing the car to shutter for the 2012 model year. This tended to happen around 33,000 miles so it was an unusual issue. The 2013 model year of the Honda Pilot was relatively problem-free overall.
Is the Honda Pilot still using the same transmission?
There is no information really available currently about any issues that drivers have had with the 2020 model year the Honda Pilot. It’s still part of the third generation of Honda Pilots, so it’s very likely that it’s still using the same transmission as previous years.
“Poor handling since purchased new in 2010 gradually got worse. By 70000 miles, wallowing over backroad rises and falls and plowing into curves with alarming need for corrective control became a big concern. The Honda dealer repaired the problem for $1200. The car has never been wrecked or recalled for this problem.
Is the Honda Pilot a good car to buy?
Road noise remains omnipresent and the center console is crowded. That said, the Pilot is a very functional vehicle. Fuel economy is improved by one mpg overall, it still seats eight, and it drives pretty well. There are 10 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.
What’s the reliability score on a Honda Pilot?
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2010 Honda Pilot owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.