Pilot Tops in NHTSA Crash Testing - Honda Pilot

desertpilot · 02-19-2004, 09:56 PM

The Honda Pilot got a perfect five star rating in the government's DOT NHTSA crash testing program in the '03 and '04 models. The crash testing included front, side and rollover resistance ratings.

Pilot have a very slight edge over the MDX. Honda's good performance beat out most of the competition. It's good to know that Honda have a high priority in safety when designing their vehicles and it shows in the crash testing results.

Here is the NHTSA link: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/SUVs.cfm

robrecht · 02-20-2004, 10:08 AM

Have they published the new rollover test ratings for the Pilot???

Previously, the 2003 Pilot got 4 out of 5 stars on the static rollover resistance rating, which was the best of any SUV or minivan. After the 2003 MDX was downgraded slightly, the Pilot was the only SUV to get all 5 stars on all 4 crash test ratings and a 4-star rollover resistance rating.

The new rollover ratings by the NHTSA will include a dynamic avoidance manuver factored into the older static rollover resistance calculations.

ramirami · 02-20-2004, 10:34 AM

ya I'm not sure if this is new

desertpilot · 02-20-2004, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by robrecht
Have they published the new rollover test ratings for the Pilot???

Previously, the 2003 Pilot got 4 out of 5 stars on the static rollover resistance rating, which was the best of any SUV or minivan. After the 2003 MDX was downgraded slightly, the Pilot was the only SUV to get all 5 stars on all 4 crash test ratings a 4-star rollover resistance rating.

The new rollover ratings by the NHTSA will include a dynamic avoidance manuver factored into the older static rollover resistance calculations.

In the NHTSA website, when the 2004 SUV is selected, the Pilot don't have the rollover test posted yet. That is their most current info for consumers.

I'll keep an eye on it and if they post the rollover results, I will post it here.

Edited 6/07/2004

The 2004 Pilot received a 4 star rollover resistance rating from NHTSA. So far it's the best rating when the front and side ratings are combined.

NHTSA 2004 Sports Utility Vehicles Rating link: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/Cars/2004SUVs.html

02-19-2004, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
desertpilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nevada Posts: 898 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pilot Tops in NHTSA Crash Testing The Honda Pilot got a perfect five star rating in the government's DOT NHTSA crash testing program in the '03 and '04 models. The crash testing included front, side and rollover resistance ratings. Pilot have a very slight edge over the MDX. Honda's good performance beat out most of the competition. It's good to know that Honda have a high priority in safety when designing their vehicles and it shows in the crash testing results. Here is the NHTSA link: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/SUVs.cfm __________________ '04 Pilot EX Taffeta White, fog lights, HD towing package with trans and HD PS coolers, backup sensors, rear splash guards, auto dimming/ compass mirror and cargo cover Delivery date: 10/28/03 VIN: 518225 Transmission recall completed 7/5/04 DIY: Cloud-Rider bright mirror finish stainless Spectare TM mesh & large holes grilles, Honda half nose mask, large cargo net, wwong's center console pads set, fog covers, door reflectors, dead pedal cover, Dash-Topper dash cover, Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield windshield cover, Honda 6 spokes alloy wheels X 5 plus wheel locks with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo tires X 5 and SmarTire tire pressure/ temperature monitoring system, full size spare, Blitzsafe aux input converter, Alpine IVA-D900 with 7 inch monitor DVD head unit, Alpine NVE-N852A NAV Ver 2.0, Alpine TME-M580 monitor and honda-pilot.org stickers See my pics at the gallery

02-20-2004, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
robrecht Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Amwell, New Jersey Posts: 4,141 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have they published the new rollover test ratings for the Pilot??? Previously, the 2003 Pilot got 4 out of 5 stars on the static rollover resistance rating, which was the best of any SUV or minivan. After the 2003 MDX was downgraded slightly, the Pilot was the only SUV to get all 5 stars on all 4 crash test ratings and a 4-star rollover resistance rating. The new rollover ratings by the NHTSA will include a dynamic avoidance manuver factored into the older static rollover resistance calculations. __________________ Thanks, Robrecht! Charcoalishlygreenishbluishyrealpink&tealfleck metallic EXL-RES with Rumble Seat, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Garnish (of course!), and Merrywang Transport Netting. And an RX-8 or Miata for my twice daily hill climb.

02-20-2004, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya I'm not sure if this is new __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

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