2008 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Honda Pilots for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Honda Pilot problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Honda Pilot problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Honda Pilot problems and repair histories that follow it.
Honda Pilot Reliability through March 31, 2013
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 | |
| 2008 | Honda Pilot | 30 Pilots, 9.7 months of data per Pilot, average 65900 miles17 |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2008 Honda Pilot
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| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | 2nd time since we have owned the Pilot, air conitioning was not cooling. Could not find a leak but needed to recharge the system. |
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 75000 | 460 | Repeat of Map Light problem. Serviceman cleaned contacts, second time. Light working again! Replaced damaged seatbelts. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | Factory subwoofer started booming very loudly at idle. Problem caused by faulty "Active Noise Control" unit - uses speakers to cancel out engine noise. New unit was $500, so disconnected power to faulty unit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | 200 | Defect with ANC (Auto Noise Cancellation) system, feedback at low frequency through speakers; covered immediately under a TSB, perfect service and repair experience |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Headlight assembly ordered |
| Jan | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Headlight assembly replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Tire pressure warning system false pressure readings. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Heard noise from steering rack during turns. Brought back to dealer and having the steering rack replaced. | |
2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Pilot in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 52080 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 54560 | 1400 | Leaky hose to the Ac compressor, which made the AC leak out and need a recharge. Also leaking radiator. |
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 98000 | 100 | Replaced front cabin map light assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | 600 | Brakes and seals repaired. |
| Apr | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 102000 | 2218 | The transmission suddenly and totally failed, with no advanced warning, as the owner was driving it on city streets. The car was towed to the dealer where the dealer replaced the transmission. |
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 76000 | 0 | rattling sound on acceleration |
| Jan | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 52000 | 0 | Replaced front and rear break pads |
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | 8 | Left Front Carrier Rack plastic cap came off |
| Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | Driver side express window did not work. |
| Jun | 2011 | 68000 | 200 | Dome light housing needed to be replaced as only one light came on when the doors were opened. |
| Feb | 2012 | 84000 | 1416 | Replaced compliance bushings. Shop recommended, ride smoother and quieter now. Replaced timing belt, water pump, drive belts and tensioner |
| Oct | 2012 | 104000 | 1418 | Replaced Rear Manifold Catalytic Converter |
| May | 2013 | 115000 | 800 | Had to replace 1 front strut and 1 rear shock |
| Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | went through car wash and rear wiper would not shut off |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Replaced O2 Sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | 3rd row seats out of alignment causing wear on leather. Rear hatch lift cylinders were replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 28000 | 75 | Moldy smell coming from A/C vents when A/C cooling turned off and fresh air vented into the cabin |
| Feb | 2011 | 49000 | 0 | Brake noise indicated need to check pad thickness. |
| Feb | 2013 | 78500 | 500 | replace pads and rotors which were worn below minimum thickness |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 18840 | 800 | Front left CV axle needed replacement. Likely a defective part as wear unlikely over so few kms? |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Check engine light, O2 sensor defective |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Air Struts failed on the tailgate. Replaced under HondaCare warranty at no cost to me. |
| Sep | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Check for oil leak-requires replacement of seals between transfer case and transmission Replaced the seals but then noticed the transmission input shaft seal was also bad so it had to be ordered causing the car to be kept overnight. |
| Oct | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Fixed it myself!!! Rattle from the left side of the dash but very intermittent. I searched the net and found a link on Piloteers web site. Was a loose tweeter on the dash. Just wedged a piece of plastic in it and its fixed!!!! |
| May | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | The front blower motor failed so the A/C in the front did not cool, Rear A/c was ok. Dealer replaced the blower motor and a transistor |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Air Conditioning not working. Technician said leak in system. Installed new low side valve and recharged...worked for two weeks then refrigerant leaked out again. Technician found leak within 1/2 hour. Ordered new A/C hose and line that was leaking at the crimp. Recharged system and is working now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 57000 | 0 | A/C discharge hose leaking, and replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 70000 | 0 | One hatchback strut broken and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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