2006 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2006	Honda Pilot	58 Pilots, 9.3 months of data per Pilot, average 84100 miles 42	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	50000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	51000	500	Power steering was tugging and turns were not smooth
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	73000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	83300	0	Supporting bar (small) for the glove compartment door broke. Supporting bar replaced and glove compartment door fixed
Jan	2013	99000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	52000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	56000	650	Catalytic converter had to be replaced.
Mar	2012	79000	200	The transistor for the A/C motor had gone bad and had to be replaced.
Jul	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	153760		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	158100	348	VTM, DSM4 and check engine light would come on together intermittently and I was not able to accelerate. I had to pull over and restart in order to continue driving.
Mar	2013	161200		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	82460		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	88840	650	Replaced sway bar
Jun	2012	96100		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	16000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	18300	334	Evap Purge Valve Solenoid leak-not holding pressure. Solenoid replaced (Polution control item). Note: Contacted American Honda Motor Co. in California on 7-8-2012 re complaint of faulty product.Rec'd ck for full reimbursement 8-10-2012
Mar	2013	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	28000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	42000	0	So far the only problem we have had is the gas cap was not tight and caused the check engine lite to come on. Put cap on correctly and solved problem.
May	2011	54000	690	Replaced power steering pump that went out due to dirty fluid. Does not seem that the fluid should be that contaminated at this mileage. I would have had fluid serviced if I had known this was an issue.
Jul	2011	54300	250	took to local repair shop for oil change and mechanic noticed the brakes were almost to the wear indicator.
Sep	2012	69000	100	troubleshoot and replace defective drivers side window regulator and motor.
Mar	2013	74000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	27000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	77000	240	Check engine light came on. Checked it with my own code reader: knock sensor dead. Took it to mechanic and had it replaced. Pain in the rear to get to the knock sensor. About 2,5 hrs labor.
Mar	2013	84000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	12000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	29000	0	Overhead passenger side light does not turn on reliably (ie sometimes will and sometimes will not). Shop said it was repaired, but problem still occurs.
May	2010	39000	150	Replaced light assembly to finally correct an old problem. Dealer paid for labor because this was an old problem, though they said it probably wasn't covered when the problem first started.
Dec	2012	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	75000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	78000	0	Replaced AC air filter and charged A/C system, was a little low
Feb	2012	125500	600	Replaced catalytic converter Adjust engine valves Replaced spark plugs
Mar	2013	147000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011		1631	alternator went out replaced cyclops light bulb
Mar	2013	133000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	11000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	24000	0	Noise in the blower motor of the AC.
Apr	2008	24000	0	Ordered part was received - new blower motor installed.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010		800	Wheel bearing, alignment, transmission flush, other routine maintenance
Apr	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	38000		First odometer entry
Jul	2008	42000	100	Front brake pads. Also oil change.
Jun	2009	66000	1000	coolant loss, slight overheating resulting in radiator replacement
Mar	2011	102000	6	Replaced headlight bulb.
Jun	2011	106000	1300	replaced timing belt, water pump and timing belt tensioner
Mar	2013	142000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	32000		First odometer entry
May	2009	33000	190	had my passenger seat rear back panel replace
Mar	2013	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	37000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	74000	0	The drivers side power lock has stopped working-manually its fine, dont know if I will repair it.
Dec	2012	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	22000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	78000	700	replaced lower control arm bushings
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006		0	TSB for audio feedback when ipod hooked up - XM Radio & iPod audio played at same time.
Jan	2012	76000	100	driver's side seatback fell off - plastic trim seems to have ruptured.
Dec	2012	85000	100	drivers seatback fell off

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	12000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	30000	70	Brake pads on all four wheels were replaced with ceramic pads. The rear needed replacing, the fronts were close. Found a great sale on pads. The rotors were not replaced, as they are in fine shape. I (the owner) did all the work myself.
Mar	2013	33000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	43000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	82000	90	Rear power transistor assembly overheated. p/n 79330-s3v-a51 purchased and self-installed in less than 10 minutes.
Mar	2013	91000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	34000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	62000	150	Brake rotors were warped.
Mar	2013	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	70000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	79000	750	Brakes pads worn, changed pads and rotors... changed spark Plugs for the first time

 

Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	35000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	76000	0	bushings were splitting

 

Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010		40	Blower motor bearing failed. Replaced Blower motor.
Sep	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2006		0	lumbar support fixed
Jun	2006		0	door lock control

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012			First odometer entry
Oct	2012		650	rear shocks leaking
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	83000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	87000	500	Replaced leaking radiator.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	26000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	68000	200	Alternator failed and dealer wanted 800$ to fix. Paid them 100$ check out and took vehicle home and pulled alt. myself. Local generator shop replaced diode board for 100$ Supposedly a rare failure for a honda with this many miles.
Mar	2013	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	99000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	114700	2000	Rusted AC parts replaced. Radiator replaced.
Mar	2013	118000	1600	New shocks struts and alignment

 

Honda Pilot in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	36000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	110000	50	coolant sensor failed. sensor replaced.
Jul	2012	120000	300	Starter replaced.

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	44000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	47300	140	OEM (3/2006) battery needed replacement.
Dec	2012	51000	700	Replace radiator
Mar	2013	56000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	70000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	74000	185	Routine Oil Change (full synthetic) ~$50; Replaced and reprogrammed keyless remote ~$132
Aug	2011	81000	200	Small leak around transmission power train shaft. Proactively had seal replaced.
Sep	2011	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	13000	0	Replaced blower motor in the center console due to failure.
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	71000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	80000	1050	Timing Belt and water pump replacement
Sep	2011	112000	450	Rear shocks replaced
Mar	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	56000	100	Seat spring became undone. Interior quality of Honda is not the greatest.
Apr	2010	65000	0	squeak in dash adjusted - again..
Mar	2013	109000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	71000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	72000	600	engine light read check
Aug	2010	74000	300	auto lock sys. broken for the second time
Sep	2012	140000	600	steering comum key
Dec	2012	143000	0	valve guides leaking badly, car traded. pilot engine needed major overhaul.

 

Honda Pilot in West Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	33000		First odometer entry
May	2009	34000	100	Busted seat clip replaced--resolving a squeak in the seat back.  Back passenger window motor was "plugged back in" to power. Not sure how/why it was unplugged. Brakes were inspected due to a grinding sound. Are not Honda brakes, but fine.
Nov	2011	73000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	21000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	35000	0	Replaced hatch struts because sticking when opening. Replace brake light bulb.
Jun	2011	70000	250	Rear AC not blowing air. Transistor replaced
Jun	2012	79000	980	The Timing Belt Tensioner was making a rattle on cold starts. The tensioner was replaced. It also had the timing belt service done at the same time (timing belt + water pump + seals etc).
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	28000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	38000	98	Car died completely at low speed- not a simple engine stall, as dashboard warning lights and LCD backlight went completely blank. Car restarted normally- dealer diagnostics did not reveal any problems, and it hasn't recurred yet.
Sep	2012	90000	30	Replaced worn sway bar link on passenger side due to excessive noise. Link replacement cured problem.
Nov	2012	92000	0	Tailgate lift support failed - replaced with Sachs OEM type.
Dec	2012	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	29000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	41000	0	Rear main seal was leaking and had to be replaced. Transmission was damaged by technician and so a shifting solenoid was replaced as well as another gasket and an o ring.
May	2011	78700	200	I replaced the front brake pads, turned the rotors, and flushed and replaced the brake fluid
Mar	2013	89000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	48000	375	All 4 Rotors had to be resurfaced and brake pads replaced.
Apr	2009	50000	625	Plastic cover for fog light required bumper removal, entire replacement of light (not burned out) and unit. 2 hours labor.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	49000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	72000	20	Clear projecter bulb, part of the parking bulb set which includes the corner amber lights slowly died. Bulbs were replaced. One was very difficult to get to due to the tight space, had dealer replace.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	41000		First odometer entry
May	2010	48000	218	Replaced rear pads and rotors.
Jul	2011	59000	750	Replaced radiator due to leak on failed seam.
Jan	2013	74000	100	Corroded headlight sockets replaced.
Mar	2013	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	118000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	121000	671	Passenger side rear wheel bearing had to be removed and replaced. Drivers side done as a precaution but found to be worn and would need to be replaced shortly. Air conditioner was not blowing cold air, refrigerant low.
Mar	2013	176000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	16000		First odometer entry
May	2011	113000	860	transmission noise when accelerating under 35mph
Jun	2011	114000	0	transmission noise
Sep	2011	124000	120	heat shield rattle
Mar	2012	130000	1600	front catalytic converter replaced with o2 sensors
Jul	2012	132000	700	Rear struts. 2 TPMS replacements (leaking air) alignment

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010			First odometer entry
Dec	2010		125	Rear panel of driver's seat fell off. Clip holding it in place was broken and entire panel was replaced.
Jul	2011	56700	60	Interior light bulb covers on both front doors broke. Both key remotes also stopped working. One only required a battery, but the other required replacement of a part.
Mar	2013	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Arkansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	51000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	74000	471	Replaced timing belt, before recommended milage.
Mar	2013	134000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	77500		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	79980	0	Replaced four door checkers. Doors would not stay open and my kids were being struck by the door.
Sep	2010	87420	225	Car just needed oil change and engine and compartment filters changed. The brakes were serviced and tires rotated. Timing belt will have to be done in the next 18,000 km.
Dec	2012	124000	1100	Front "U" joint was seized so the whole propellar shaft had to be changed.

 

Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	34000		First odometer entry
May	2010	53000	285	Brake noise
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Districto Federal, Mexico
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	24800		First odometer entry
May	2010	26340	700	Noise in front shocks. They were replaced.
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	97000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	98000	500	Intermittent check engine light showed P420 code. Dealer tested and indicated need to replace rear catalytic converter. Ended up going to independent shop for significant repair cost savings.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	34100		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	39060	100	tsb water leaking into passenger footwell, had a water leak though I really think it was a spilled water bottle from a long trip.
Mar	2013	54560		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	8000		First odometer entry
Mar	2007	9000	0	Persistent and loud squeaks in the dash requiring 3 trips back to the dealer.
Oct	2007	18000	0	Loose and noisy exhaust bracket that squeals when under accleration. There is a factory Honda Service bullentin out re # 07-028 dated October 30, 2007. Title: Pinging,or Squealing During Light Acceleration.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.