2003 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories
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Honda Pilot Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Honda Pilot | 42 Pilots, 9.9 months of data per Pilot, average 139000 miles First model year.60 |
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| Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 110000 | 39 | AC blower stopped working |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Pilot in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 136000 | 170 | Wheel Studs broke on long drive. |
| Sep | 2011 | 149000 | 60 | had a little rattle in front end on bumpy roads. Replaced sway bar links and bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 170000 | 90 | Code saying EGR valve bad. Replaced valve and still had code. Took off the top of EGR ports and cleaned them (they were totally clogged). Cleared code and problem fixed. |
| Honda Pilot in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 123380 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 124620 | 100 | All wheel drive system - awaiting final determination |
| Apr | 2011 | 128340 | 500 | All wheel drive system - replaced linkage I think Rear windshield wiper motor |
| Jun | 2011 | 129580 | 450 | Continued problem with all wheel drive system. $200. Front wheel bearing - but still getting an odd noise from the left side. $250. Rear wiper motor replaced again. |
| Nov | 2011 | 135780 | 200 | Ignition key failure - re-keyed ignition Transmission not shifting properly. Codes suggested needed new transmission - but after resetting system by disconnecting battery for 24hrs the problem has disappeared |
| Dec | 2011 | 137020 | 300 | Replaced EGR valve - may be source of recent transmission issues |
| Mar | 2012 | 140740 | 200 | Vehicle was not shifting properly. Replaced faulty oxygen sensor - that problem has resolved. |
| Aug | 2012 | 145940 | 400 | Alternator failure |
| Sep | 2012 | 146940 | 700 | Prior problem with all wheel drive system - repaired by fixing electrical faults Failed bearing Replacement alternator failed, replaced again. |
| Nov | 2012 | 149700 | 932 | Failed fuel pump Alternator bracket broke - had to replace belt and weld bracket back together |
| Jan | 2013 | 153140 | 600 | Replaced hub on right front wheel |
| Mar | 2013 | 154380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 104160 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 123380 | 0 | Daytime running lights module required resoldering |
| Jun | 2012 | 138880 | 0 | srs light illuminated |
| Apr | 2013 | 147560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 124300 | 0 | Makes noise when braking but only when A/C is on. |
| Aug | 2011 | 129300 | 155 | A/C not working. Replaced Blower Motor Resistor |
| Sep | 2012 | 146000 | 0 | Intermittent squeal not id'd for 1 yr. This time found clogged drain opening in back seat AC unit (a leaf?). Pressure of collected water moving forward caused squeal. Blew air into opening to unclog. No charge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 153000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 196000 | 0 | transmission slipping between 2 & 3 gear |
| Dec | 2012 | 222000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 211000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 211000 | 0 | tail lights, marker lights and dash lights went out. fuses are good. cause as yet undetermined |
| Mar | 2013 | 238000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 36000 | 2000 | Front struts and rear shock absorbers were leaking oil and were replaced. Two engine mounts were bad, front was leaking oil. They were replaced. Timing belt, water pump, drive belts replaced because of age in hot climate. |
| Nov | 2011 | 47000 | 250 | Right Rear window mechanism broke, window fell into door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 108000 | 0 | Heard a scraping noise when turning the wheel to the left. Brought it to the dealer, said nothing's wrong but the backing plate should be adjusted and that will fix the problem. |
| Oct | 2010 | 109000 | 905 | Continued to hear the same scraping noise as before the last visit. This time they said the left wheel bearing assembly and axle need to be replaced. Don't understand how a week before this they said nothing was wrong with the same noise. |
| Mar | 2011 | 116000 | 0 | Grinding noise while braking. Assumed it was brakes, brought it in and was told brakes are fine, they don't hear any noise. |
| Jul | 2012 | 130000 | 350 | Ignition cylinder locked and key would not turn. Needed to replace cylinder. |
| Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 122000 | 280 | Accessory belt and idler pulley |
| Mar | 2011 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 15000 | 40 | Replace oil pressure sensor. Light would flash when SUV was first started, then go out if SUV was restarted. Honda had TSB on problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 66000 | 217 | Driver-side window motor ("regulator") died months ago. Got estimate from Pompano Honda to replace at ~$350. Decided to postpone and get estimates from other repair shops. Dealer found cracked front and side(?) engine mounts. Given estimates for about $390, and $160 to repair. Decided to postpone and check with other shops. Shifter interlock locked in "Parked" position. Dealer replaced broken "break light switch" - $115. Dealer charged $91 for 1h diagnostics labor to check for transmission/engine oil leaks, engine mount problems. |
| Nov | 2010 | 69000 | 180 | Window motor replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 82800 | 13 | new gas cap |
| Aug | 2010 | 133000 | 975 | Replaced front struts and rear shocks at 133000 miles. |
| Mar | 2013 | 166000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 83000 | 250 | driver's side door lock actuator is broken and dealer did not have part and it cost over $250 so I decided to wait.car can still be locked by pushing the door button down, but remote doesn't work on that door. |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | 900 | right front wheel bearing, ABS sensor, steering linkages, alignment |
| Jun | 2011 | 93000 | 700 | needed brake pads and rotors |
| Jul | 2011 | 94000 | 250 | replaced driver side door lock actuator |
| Oct | 2011 | 97000 | 0 | Honda battery only 2 years old (was a 100 month battery) died and all cells failed. Dealer replaced at no cost to owner. |
| Mar | 2012 | 104000 | 1000 | replacement of timing belt, water pump, drive belt and timing belt tensioner |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 2500 | Power steering rack failure, dealer wanted over $2500 to replace, told them no thanks. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 137000 | 5200 | Total Transmission failure, 3 and 4th gears bad. honda recommends total replacement |
| Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 108000 | 0 | Transmission Service |
| Sep | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 174000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 179700 | 950 | Struts and complete brake job |
| Mar | 2013 | 190000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 107000 | 1160 | Timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, loose tie rod and front rotors resurfaced, alignment & oil change. |
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2004 | 0 | Rear hatch trim piece on top of door broke but was replaced under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2002 | 0 | replaced radio | |
| Jul | 2003 | 0 | SRS system software | |
| Mar | 2004 | 0 | noisey alternator replaced. | |
| Nov | 2004 | 0 | driver seat tracks replaced | |
| Mar | 2005 | 0 | replaced transmission due to excessive noise | |
| Jun | 2007 | 1000 | replaced transmission again due to excessive noise. | |
| Oct | 2007 | 400 | replaced EGR system. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 100000 | 125 | Rear AC/vent failed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2003 | 0 | Dealer oil change stripped the oil drain plug. Constant oil drip from plug. I was told it was normal. | |
| Jun | 2003 | 0 | Major warranty work. Malfunction light led to complete replacement of fuel system since there was a bad evaporator cannister. Entire rear end had to be dropped and tank removed to replace the canister. Car out of service for 4 days. Loaner was a compact. | |
| Jul | 2003 | 0 | Continuing to present day: constant leak into both front seat carpets. Rain, in a certain direction, comes in from fire wall/fender weld. Dealer will not fix since cannot duplicate with hose. Known problem. TSB fix published. Totally dissatisfied. | |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | After continued complaints about oil leak from oil drain plug, dealer said only repair was to replace oil pan. Major repair; must drop front suspension first. Despite leak history since day one, they said it was due to me. Had to threaten them legally. | |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Driver window regulator makes harsh grinding sound. Dealer stated no warranty repair since the window still goes up and down. The noise has continued to get worse. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 250 | Leaking water passage gasket. Had to spend 4 hours removing thermostat/water passage to replace $35 gasket. Coolant was leaking onto transmission from engine block. Dealer said his cost would be $250 for this. | |
| May | 2009 | 900 | Oil leak from rear main oil seal. 1 quart per 1,000 miles. Told this is when it usually occurs. Had to drop front suspension and remove transmission to replace the $20.00 seal. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 167700 | 0 | Airbag (SRS) light was on. Dealer repaired faulty seatbelt switch at no charge. Very pleased. |
| Dec | 2012 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 125000 | 0 | SRS light came on. Had to spend alot of time time on the phone with dealer and finalkly called Honda USA and they agreed to have it fixed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 123000 | 300 | Rear Shocks Replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 145000 | 750 | All motor mounts replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 165000 | 550 | Noise from engine are. Dealer determined bearings of alternator are making noise. Alternator replaced with a rebuild Honda alternator. Compressor belt replaced when rebuilt alternator installed |
| Feb | 2013 | 181000 | 469 | Took car in for 180,000 maintenance service and for unusual tapping noise in engine until engine reaches normal operating temperature. Schedule includes valve adjustment. Not performed because I thought this was included. Instead another $400. Spark plugs replaced due to mileage. Purchased plugs on line than had local mechanic install them instead of dealer to save money. Instead of paying dealer $150 for 6 new spark plugs I paid only $60. |
| Apr | 2013 | 184000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 1500 | Replaced starter | |
| May | 2012 | 93000 | 800 | starter froze |
| Dec | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 131500 | 370 | Front right CV boot cracked and leaked out grease. Installed new axles on both sides. Partsgeek.com had new axles for $45/ea! |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 123000 | 275 | Replaced thermostat. Thermostat was stuck open. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 106700 | 1275 | Routine 105,000 mile scheduled maintenance which included timing belt and water pump. Small oil leak in oil pump. Replaced gasket. |
| May | 2011 | 126000 | 550 | Ride became rough over bumps, cruise control deactivated over any bump in road. Replaced worn front struts. The stabilizer links were rusted tight and needed to be torched off. Installed new links. The SRS light came on and stayed on. Removed and replaced the left front seat belt buckle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 71000 | 0 | surging idle from 0 to 3000 rpms continually. Mechanic banged on top of housing and sprayed carb cleaner into the inside and it hasn't happened since |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 82000 | 0 | Middle row seat latch failed |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 88000 | 186 | Part that controls the rear airconditioner did not work. Was diagnosed and replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 101000 | 110 | Brake light switch kept me from shifting from park to any other gear. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 81840 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 92380 | 200 | Rattle in front end, replaced inner tie rods. |
| Sep | 2011 | 117180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 109000 | 10 | Seat recline lever. I repaired the broken plastic rather than paying $150+ for a whole new mechanism (can't just buy the handle). Minor rust remediation. |
| Apr | 2010 | 139000 | 358 | new rear rotors and pads - bracket failed |
| Jul | 2010 | 145000 | 350 | Front wheel bearing. |
| Sep | 2010 | 145000 | 0 | Needed new transmission when sold. Needed new front struts when sold. |
| Honda Pilot in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 122000 | 100 | I successfully diagnosed and replaced a faulty idle air control valve. |
| Mar | 2010 | 146000 | 220 | Front brake rotors were resurfaced and front brake pads replaced (approx. $220.00). Another approximately $80.00 was spent on oil,filter and coolant changes. figures include taxes and disposal fees. |
| Sep | 2010 | 153000 | 200 | air conditioning quit, was repaired through replacement of resistor. |
| Jun | 2011 | 169000 | 380 | door lock actuator replaced on passenger side front. |
| Dec | 2012 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 119660 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 120900 | 140 | Replaced lower control arm ball joint and inner tie rod end- Frontend |
| May | 2009 | 128340 | 90 | Recharges AC system after leak repaired in line. AC fully functional after recharge. |
| Aug | 2009 | 132300 | 521 | Left rear wheel bearing replaced |
| Sep | 2009 | 133300 | 305 | Front rotors and pads, right front caliper |
| May | 2010 | 140120 | 55 | Inner tie rod and Oil filter change |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 53000 | 300 | Rear AC blower motor went out. |
| Sep | 2011 | 88000 | 250 | pushing on brake, could not engage transmission. |
| Jan | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 76880 | 400 | Original factory shocks and front struts were worn out and had to be replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 89900 | 900 | Replaced seat heater elements in both front seats. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 81000 | 22 | Defective front driver side wheel bearing discovered during tire rotation. |
| Mar | 2009 | 105000 | 100 | Brake noise. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 65000 | 0 | Inoperable rear folding seat latch |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 57000 | 117 | Simple. SRS light on and rear wiper motor failed. Despite jibber-jabber about diagnostic analysis, I suspect they just reset the light and changed a fuse. No motor replacement. Nothing big. |
| Dec | 2008 | 67000 | 240 | Rear brake lights out plus routine maintenance. |
| Jul | 2009 | 73000 | 800 | Struts, brake pads and tie-rod identified by dealer as needing repair. Repair estimate $2,100. Took to an independent who replaced struts (and pads) but said tie-rod was fine. replaced pads |
| Dec | 2009 | 76000 | 0 | Nothing much. Rear window wiper failed. Plus replaced remote door opener. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 71000 | 630 | Noise coming from rear of vehical, need brakes an rotors all around. |
| Sep | 2012 | 184000 | 800 | NO AC, AC compressor neeeded to be replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 186000 | 180 | Odd vibration in the transmission traced to the Torque Converter. The cost to repair this was between $3k and $3500. I decided to not get this replaced at this time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 186000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 98580 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 117800 | 550 | Timing belt replacement. Replaced water pump and auto tensioner while at it. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 90000 | 13 | Nuisance alarm activation, inside lights came on intermittently while driving, driver's door showed as open. Replaced driver's door plunger switch. |
| Feb | 2011 | 95500 | 12 | Burned out driver's side headlamp bulb. Replaced (5 minutes). |
| Nov | 2011 | 96000 | 55 | Replace outer tie rod end boot on right side. Replace rotors due to pulsation during braking. Pads still more than 50%, did not replace. Noticed failed tie rod end boot (separate item) |
| Oct | 2012 | 99000 | 55 | side panel on driver's seat came loose. 2 of 3 attachment points on the plastic broke. Panel replaced with new factory part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 132000 | 175 | Front and side motor mounts were broken. Honda tech said this was a common problem for Pilot, odessey, and others with the 6cyl. Ordered parts and replaced by owner. |
| Aug | 2009 | 100 | Removed and cleaned intake manifold due to check engine light reporting EGR low flow. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 109000 | 1200 | Sqeaking driver's side window. Shop lubed the "channel" to address it. Front passenger side door lock motor broken. The lock no longer goes up or down along with the other doors when auto door lock/unlock is used. Paid about $50 to diagnose; not paying approx $400 to repair. Living with problem. Rear passenger side seatback (top side of the seatback) latch that allows the seatback to fold down and seat move forward has a broken wire or connection, so it doesn't work. Paid about $50 to diagnose but not paying the approx $200 to $400 to fix. AC lines that run from front to rear AC unit have a leak. Dealer recharged the system, which provides a temporary fix. New parts and fix will be about $500. Dealer only charged $100 when recharge was estimated at $170. Inside rear door panel won't stay in place, exposing wires underneath. |
| Nov | 2009 | 300 | Right or left tie rod needed replaced during installation of new tires. | |
| Aug | 2010 | 132000 | 1800 | Automatic lock motors on three of four doors needed replaced. They stopped working and thus required manual lifting of the locks once driver entered the vehicle. Problem rendered the autolock keyfob useless. Timing belt replacement, also did tune-up and replaced serpentine belt and cooling system reservoir or some component that the shop recommended doing in synch w/the timing belt work. Rear brakes required new rotors and pads. Seems like just yesterday I replaced front and back at a Honda dealer. Front brakes will need replaced within 10K miles, says the mechanic. Another shop advocated changing both at once. |
| Jun | 2011 | 153000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 65000 | 500 | All 4 shocks replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 73000 | 500 | Replaced motor mounts |
| Dec | 2010 | 84000 | 350 | Rear seat would not fold down. Cable assembly inside the seat was replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 96000 | 450 | Electronic Front door locks stopped working. Both front door lock actuators were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 121000 | 320 | 3th 4th clutch pressure switch on transmission was failing. |
| Nov | 2012 | 232000 | 2800 | Transmission was rebuilt. the water pump and a radiator oooling fan was replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 235000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 155000 | 11 | Low beam headlight burned out. Due to location of bulb and fastening hardware close to air filter air box, it took me about 5 minutes to replace it. Probably due to inexperience. |
| Feb | 2011 | 175000 | 750 | EGR clogged, causing "check engine" light to come on. Tie rod end needed replacing. |
| Jun | 2012 | 190000 | 525 | Two of three motor mounts were replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 198000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | Honda replaced rear air vents because original installation fell apart. Honda replaced inside door handles. Honda replaced windshield washer sensor. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Honda replaced rear door under 5 yr warranty due to rust through. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 337 | Replaced front stabiliser links and bar bushings to stop rattle & clunking. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 195 | Replaced RF door lock actuator | |
| Apr | 2009 | 100000 | 459 | Replaced front left inner tie rod . Replaced lower steering linkage. |
| Sep | 2009 | 104160 | 715 | 168,000 KM - replaced timing belt, alternator belt and water pump |
| May | 2010 | 106640 | 280 | Pssenger door lock frozen & could not open the door.Had to replace the door lock assembly. |
| Jun | 2010 | 108840 | 1987 | Ignition key could not be inserted. Replaced ignition switch and 2 new keys. Replaced water pump, timing belt, alternator belt |
| Jan | 2011 | 112840 | 0 | Rust through on left rear wheel opening where steel meets fender meets plastic skirt. Many cars on the road like this. |
| Oct | 2011 | 118400 | 673 | Replaced front flex pipe Replaced rear swaybar links Replaced rotors and pads all 4 wheels Repaired & painted rust through on left rear wheel opening where steel fender meets plastic skirt. Many cars on the road like this. |
| Apr | 2012 | 121520 | 551 | Creaking noise in top right rear. Removed right rear interior panel & adjusted to find noise. Found 2 anchor bolts allowing movement between cross support bracket in front of bottom cargo area. Replaced & tightened bolts. Creaking gone. |
| Jul | 2012 | 124000 | 90 | Circuit board for DRL cracked & broke the solder line. Repaired it on the bench with a soldering iron. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 60000 | 600 | 60,000 mile check - oil, wipers, rattle in left side driver wheel...lube |
| Sep | 2009 | 67000 | 1100 | new water pump |
| Jan | 2010 | 71300 | 400 | Transmission light went on - bad sensor in 4th gear or something. |
| Mar | 2012 | 88000 | 500 | tire "bushings" were weakened and needed to be replaced. new brakes |
| Sep | 2012 | 93000 | 150 | needed new battery |
| Dec | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 172000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 197000 | 2400 | Ordered new transmission due to failure of original equipment transmission, at about 197000. Note that this transmission had been the subject of a recall by Honda in 2004. |
| Mar | 2013 | 216000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 96000 | 0 | Transmission would suddenly downshift 2 gears while constant driving at a constant speed. Very hard, abrupt downshift that if uncorrected would have eventually destroyed the transmission and drivetrain. Transmission replaced, but still has probs. |
| Mar | 2009 | 98000 | 0 | The replacement transmission was replaced again. This time it works fine 2000 miles later. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 104000 | 1000 | Replaced front struts & stabilizer bar. |
| Jan | 2010 | 120000 | 700 | struts and sway bar bushings |
| Mar | 2011 | 153000 | 35 | replaced driver side sun visor. |
| Sep | 2011 | 165000 | 1250 | AC compressor was replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 107000 | 400 | Had Timing Belt and Water Pump replaced per scheduled maintenance. |
| Jul | 2009 | 114000 | 100 | EVG Replacement |
| Sep | 2010 | 132000 | 750 | Timing Belt and Oxygen sensors replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 89000 | 120 | Brake pads and rotors replaced - front and rear. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Pilot 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Honda Pilot in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 70000 | 300 | Slight hesitation at 40 mph. Diagnosed as EGR valve defect. Fixed under recall at no cost. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 66000 | 700 | SRS light |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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