2005 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

Honda Pilot in Arkansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	100000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	100000	126	radiator fan relay

 

Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	68000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	69000	0	Catalytic converter bad but still under warranty of 80K
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	80000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	89700	475	airbag sensor units on each side
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	56000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	69000	485	Front brake pads worn to minimum spec; replaced. Rotors worn; repaired.
Mar	2013	95000	1195	Replace camshaft timing belt, water pump, tensioner and external drive belts. Including 90,000 mile major service

 

Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	32000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	52000	0	Heat shield broke free from mounting bolt near catalytic converter. The bolt was removed and reinstalled with a large washer, giving the bolt a way to grab onto the heat shield. Was so simple they didn't even charge me for the repair.
Jan	2012	54700	85	Car started and had VTM-4, VSA, and MIL lights turn on. Shutting off and restarting cleared all but MIL. Dealer ran a series of tests and reflashed the engine control module.
Sep	2012	62000	1000	The car is 7 years old so it was time for a new timing belt and water pump.
Mar	2013	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	73000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	95000	80	Right rear shock absorber failed. Replaced both rear shocks.

 

Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	104000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	111000	630	PM of timing belt replacement due to mileage. Also replaced water pump as PM.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	32000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	71000	400	Steering angle sensor was replaced.
Mar	2013	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	124000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	127000	0	Shield under car vibrates when hit by wind.
Sep	2012	164000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	55000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	89000	70	Rear Main Seal leaking. Used "Bars" Rear Main Seal fluids to tried to re-seal the unit. Worked for 2 weeks & started leaking again.
Mar	2012	90000	825	Rear Main Seal continued to leak, went into dealer for repairs. Cost over $800 labour for a $14 seal ring part.
Mar	2013	135000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	60000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	63000	0	Replaced transmission and missing engine bolt
Apr	2013	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	146000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	149000	149	Check engine light w/error codes showing multiple cylinders misfiring. Removed and replaced the egr valve, front brake pads, engine oil and filter. The misfire issue improved but did not fully go away.
Jun	2011	159000	70	Replaced rear brake pads. Right rear caliper bolts were frozen to the caliper pins. Had to break the bolts and replaced pins and bolts.
Jul	2011	160000	250	I removed and replaced the timing belt and water pump.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	51000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	103000	1000	Replaced struts and shocks
Mar	2013	110000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	45000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	91000	800	Catalytic convertor and O2 sensor replaced.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2005		0	Repair Rear Passenger Door Bottom Plastic Sill Plate that keeps popping out. Covered under warranty.
Apr	2006		0	Replace Rear Pasenger Door Bottom Plastic Sill Plate that keeps popping out - repair did not last. Covered under warranty.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009		0	Front and side motor mounts
Dec	2009		0	3rd and 4th gear shift pressure solenoids

 

Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	49000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	64000	1800	exhaust system
Apr	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	79000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	110000	10	Replaced driver side headlight. Have had problems with the headlights, but the dealer should have fixed the problem. We'll see how long this bulb fares.

 

Honda Pilot in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	88000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	91000	360	both inner tie rods replaced at 91,000 miles
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in District of Columbia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	145000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	147700	700	radiator blew out transmission cooler fitting,dumped out all fluid in a block or so. very odd thing to happan. fortunately no tranny damage
Mar	2013	151000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	69440		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	71300	1900	Replaced swaybar bushings and links. Idler pulley replaced. Replaced struts and shocks. It was time. Struts were bottoming and rear shocks were leaking. Shop replaced with M*****. The ride quality is very poor. Other owners take note, feel every pebble on the road. Removed & replaced with oem next k

 

Honda Pilot in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	185000		First odometer entry
May	2012	208700	800	Timing belt due for maintenance
Apr	2013	220000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	66000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	72000	250	Rear driver side shock leaking, replaced both rear shocks
Dec	2011	99000	0	Transmission increasingly rough when cold. Tailgate had begun to rattle. Struts were also near their end of life.

 

Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	52000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	68000	0	Passenger side floor was wet from leak at body behind right inner fender. Sealed and hopefully fixed leak.
Jun	2010	98000	50	replaced left rear wheel bearing
Mar	2013	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in West Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007		0	Replace leather cover on lower part of drivers seat
Dec	2008	46000	35	Drivers seat heater stopped functioning. One of the connectors came loose.
Mar	2013	107000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	15000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	25000	250	Worn brake pads all four wheels and resurface front rotors.
Mar	2013	44000	300	CAR NEVER STOPPED PROPERLY FROM DAY ONE. EVEN AFTER FRONT PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. ROTORS WERE REPLACED WITH ONES THAT HAVE HOLES AND SLOTS IN THEM AND THE BEST PADS ON THE INTERNET. NOW IT STOPS LIKE ALL MY OTHER CARS!!!!!!

 

Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	49000		First odometer entry
May	2009	84000	0	bad egr valve.
Apr	2010	106000	80	AC stopped working. System diagnosed, checked & re-charged.
Feb	2012	143000	550	O2 sensor replacements
Jul	2012	152000	2000	Main rear seal, timing belt & water pump replacement.
Mar	2013	162000	600	CV joint
Apr	2013	163000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	37000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	46000	0	Drive indicator intermittent flashing. Diagnosis - transmission pressure switches.
Jul	2009	48000	375	Replace all four brake pads, turn front rotors
Jul	2011	75700	1014	Steering felt 'loose'. Sway bar ends replaced under extended warranty. Cracked engine mounts (possibly due to recent accident), replaced under extended warranty Timing belt replacement; work begun after service incorrectly diagnosed replacement necessary due to time in service. Discount given for incorrect time in service calculation.
Oct	2011	77300	0	Stereo crackling, CDs not playi9ng properly. dealer removed player, shipped to Panasonic for repair. Reinstalled after 3 weeks, problem repeated the next day. Applying to extended warranty for replacement unit.
Nov	2011	77700	0	Stereo replaced with brand new unit under extended warranty.
Mar	2013	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	44000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	48000	0	The D light (to signify drive) was blinking so we took it in. The owners manual said it's a transmission problem when it blinks. The dealer couldn't replicate the problem when they took it out, so it wasn't fixed, but it's no longer blinking. Go figure.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	50000		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	58000	0	Noise left rear. Replace rear rotors and pads. Front brake pads replaced. Oil and filter change.
Jun	2008	67000	300	A/C weak. dye added and recharged.
Jun	2009	90000	250	right front tie rod replaced
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	64000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	72000	10	Left headlight bulb burned out. Owner replaced it.
Apr	2010	93000	10	Headlight replaced.
Mar	2011	106000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	53000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	60000	60	Drivers overhead light was out upon opening drivers/all other doors. It was annoying not to have the light come on with all the times we travel at night with kids sports.
Apr	2009	70000	381	When driving app. 30-35 MPH, you could feel a vibration coming from the transmission. It would not happen all the time, usually would happen when cold or just warmed up. Dlr replaced the EGR valve. Seemed to get batter but vibration returned. Noticed dash control lights for HVAC not working. Three lights went out in course of several days. Dlr ordered new bulbs on 1st visit, but ordered wrong bulbs requiring a 2nd visit for repair. Now work fine.
Jan	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	72000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	76000	800	Needed front motor mount. Found while doing timing belt replacement. Water pump and belt pulleys replaced per maintenance recommendations.
Dec	2012	111000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	107000		First odometer entry
May	2009	108000	1100	Timing belt and water pump replacement
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	52000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	53000	850	A gyroscope failed on the vehicle stability assist system (VSA). VSA caused Pilot to brake spontaneously as a result.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	84000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	88000	1900	The starter went out, the extended warranty did not cover the cost.  Had to replace timing belt during the same time.  Dealer also charged me $30 for a light bulb despite me requesting that they don't repair it.
Sep	2011	110000	600	Tranny issues, would not shift, flush, sensor replaced, re flashed. Wheel bearing replaced.
Apr	2013	138000	300	Stabilizer link in rear was bad Transmission mount was cracked

 

Honda Pilot in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	54000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	61000	0	Door lock actuator.
Nov	2010	63000	650	heard a steady humming noise that sounded like I had big mud tires on. I took to the dealer and as I suspected the wheel bearings were bad. They replaced with new and had to do alignment. I feel that was premature failure.
May	2011	66300	0	when driving at speeds of roughly 35 mph with light to no acceleration there was a shudder. Took to dealer many times and was told no problems. Finally got it to replicate and wound up being the torque convertor intermittently locking up
Mar	2013	82000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	86000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	89000	800	Preventative replacement of timing belt and water pump.
Jan	2011	118300	200	Leaking cv boot
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	54000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	82000	0	Pads worn past the indicators. Replaced rotors due to slight vibration that had existed since we got it at 54k.
Mar	2013	136000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	46000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	103000	710	Timing Belt and water pump and antifreeze. Called for at 105,000 miles.
Apr	2013	210000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		40	I replaced all the light bulb for the hvac control unit in the dash panel. all but 2 bulbs were blown.
Jun	2009	61000	150	loose/worn right inner tie rod end
Nov	2011	102000	30	replaced defective driver and front passenger interior overhead light console. Both interior lights would not operate when door was opened. All other lights worked. Lights would work if switched on manually at the light.
Aug	2012	118700	208	clunking noise at low speed on rough road noise still present after replacement of both sway bar links. One link was worn, however. Owner disconnected swaybar completely, isolated with a rag and drove. No noise. Owner replaced rubber bushings on frame. noise eliminated.
Mar	2013	130000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	52000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	71000	500	Brakes needed to be redone
Mar	2013	136000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	32000		First odometer entry
Mar	2007	34000	0	weather stripping around the back tailgate was came loose.
Jun	2007	41000	643	Leather on left side of driver seat is cracked. Paint chips on front of hood IMMEDIATELY rusted.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	30000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	31000	250	A/C fan motor burnt out.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.