2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport: Adventure-Ready Family HaulerTest DrivesThe Honda Pilot is all-new for 2023, but the adventurous TrailSport model that was added to the lineup a year earlier is back and more capable than before. A number of design cues separate it from other Pilots, such as Diffused Sky Pearl body paint and unique badges. Inside, orange …August 5, 2023
Ranking: Top 20 Most Durable VehiclesPre-owned vehiclesGood initial quality and a high level of reliability are two elements that are common in the most durable vehicles on the market. But don’t forget that a vehicle can only last if it’s maintained properly! The American research firm iSeeCars has recently published a new annual ranking of models …December 14, 2022
2019 Honda Pilot: Try to Keep UpTest Drives2018 definitely was a year of SUVs. As these things become more and more dominant within the automotive landscape, carmakers are dishing out seriously competitive offerings to lure consumers into their showrooms. In the midsize segment, the new Subaru Ascent has recently been introduced, and we already drove the new …January 10, 2019
2016 Honda Pilot Touring: Minivan KillerTest DrivesAs a father of three toddler-aged boys, a minivan was somewhat of a necessity for me. The amount of space that baby seats, buckets, baby bags and all the other equipment required to support a family of this size make a minivan a must-have item. Unfortunately, there is a negative …November 30, 2016
2016 Honda Pilot Touring: Steady ImprovementsTest DrivesThe Honda Pilot used to stick out in the manufacturer's lineup. With its boxy look and antiquated interior, the second generation of the big seven-seat SUV had been in production since 2009. However, people never stopped loving it, as the Pilot managed to combine Honda's legendary reliability with a roomy …February 16, 2016
2016 Honda Pilot: No Chip On Its ShoulderFirst DrivesAfter several years on the market, the Honda Pilot was starting to lose its competitive edge. Very few technical or esthetic modifications were made to the hefty SUV in six years. Its boxy shape had become outdated and it had fallen way behind on the technological front. In fact, many …May 28, 2015
2016 Honda Pilot: A Complete MakeoverFirst DrivesWith a boxy shape and a dashboard peppered with all kinds of buttons and controls, the second-generation Honda Pilot wasn't exactly the most elegant car out there. And driving it was more like driving a pickup than a family SUV. That said, it still had some good qualities. Its fit …May 12, 2015
2026 Honda Pilot Gets New Front Fascia, Larger Screens and MoreNewsThe current-generation Honda Pilot is three years old, so it's time for some changes and enhancements. Don't look for anything major, with one exception. On the outside, designers have revised the front fascia: the grille is larger and adopts a new look. The redesigned lower bumper and the large new …November 18, 2025
Honda's 3.5-litre V6 Once Again Under Investigation in the U.S.NewsU.S. authorities are once again looking into Honda's 3.5-litre V6, raising concerns about its reputation for dependability. Just like it did in November of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. Affected models include the 2016-2020 Honda Pilot , …August 26, 2025
Your Honda or Acura May Need a Brake Pedal FixRecallsHonda has announced a recall of just over 15,000 vehicles in Canada to inspect their brake pedal assemblies. Affected models include the 2023-2025 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX as well as the 2021-2025 Acura TLX . Due to a manufacturing error, the brake pedal pivot pin may not have been …June 18, 2025
17,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled in Canada for Fuel Injection IssueRecallsAn electronic issue with the fuel injection system is forcing Honda to recall nearly 300,000 vehicles in the U.S. and around 17,000 in Canada. Affected models include the 2023-2025 Honda Pilot as well as the 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S and 2021-2025 TLX Type S , all of which feature …January 30, 2025
Honda Mulling Large SUV With Nissan Armada RootsNewsEver since Honda and Nissan officially began talking about a possible merger , speculation has grown but so has criticism. Just ask former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn . While it’s true that the two automakers have similar strengths and weaknesses and that their products mostly overlap, there are some voids …January 14, 2025
U.S. Authorities Probing 1.4 Million Honda Vehicles, 3.5L V6 Again to BlameNewsIs there something wrong again with connecting rod bearings on Honda’s 3.5-litre V6 engine? That’s what U.S. authorities want to know. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation covering approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. after it received 173 complaints and reports from owners. Affected …November 12, 2024
Airbag-Related Recall Affects Nearly All Honda Models, Some AcurasRecallsA safety issue with the sensor in the front passenger seat is forcing Honda to recall a large number of models and units, including more than three quarters of a million in the U.S. alone. [UPDATE] According to Transport Canada, 66,846 vehicles are affected north of the border. The models …February 6, 2024
These Are the Vehicles Consumers Like the Most and the Least in 2024NewsSales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, …January 16, 2024
Premature Wear in Honda, Acura Engines Leads to RecallRecallsHonda has announced a recall on approximately 280,000 vehicles in North America, including just shy of 30,000 in Canada, due to potential engine damage. Affected models include the 2019 Odyssey and Ridgeline , 2016 and 2018 Pilot , as well as the 2018-2020 MDX and 2015-2020 TLX from luxury brand …November 20, 2023
Honda Recalls Another 88,000 Vehicles With Rearview Camera Issues in CanadaRecallsRear-view cameras have been mandatory on all new vehicles in Canada for several years now. They’re great for preventing a number of collisions—at least when they work properly. Reliability is a major concern, as evidenced by the growing list of recalls to fix rear-view camera issues. Honda is giving us …June 28, 2023
Most Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a CrashNewsWhile larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …March 15, 2023
2023 Honda Pilot is Just the Latest Honda With Jacked-up PricesNewsThe new, fourth-generation 2023 Honda Pilot will go on sale on December 12, sure to disappoint potential customers that were still clinging to the hope of minor price bumps. At this point no one should be surprised, though. We’ve seen it with the smaller HR-V and CR-V , both completely …December 1, 2022
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 23EpisodesHonda intros Pilot 2002 Audi A4 Avant Wagon using proper washer fluid for summer driving Toyota Pod traditional tune-ups a thing of the past Jim Kenzie's memo to Paul McCartney concerning emissions.
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 25EpisodesBehind the scenes at Volvo Safety Centre 2003 Honda Pilot checking the state of your suspension world's largest motorbike collection added weight can handicap your vehicle's performance "Officer" Kenzie talks Highway Traffic Act.
Review: 2016 Honda PilotVideo ReviewsIt was 13 years ago that Honda launched the Pilot, a vehicle it claimed was inspired by a Pelican case and a knapsack. The Pilot has been a boxy mainstay on North American roads since then, but the design has never been much to write home about. Now in its …