2008 Honda Pilot Reliability Review [ 2009 , 2007 ]
Reliability
The 2008 Honda Pilot reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS).
The 2008 Honda Pilot comes with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. But reviewers generally agree that Honda's reputation for quality is unbeatable.
- "Far from being an old dog no longer in the hunt, the 2008 Honda Pilot still counts solid engineering and an enviable reputation for overall quality and resale value among its strengths. As such, it remains a sensible choice for buyers needing a jack-of-all-trades crossover SUV." -- Edmunds
- "The Pilot is Honda's largest SUV offering and has earned a reputation for reliability, comfort and performance." -- Kelley Blue Book
- "We can forgive its benign handling given the quality, value, and expected reliability." -- Automobile Magazine
- "There's no question about this wagon's laudable balance of utility and comfort, refinement, and power. Toss in Honda's reputation for reliability and resale value, and Pilot is a bona fide Best Buy." -- Consumer Guide
- "As a Honda, it promises quality, durability and reliability." -- Automotive.com
Initial Quality Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after the first few months of ownership.
Dependability Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.
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