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2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 37500 | 0 | Steering wheel shaking upon fast braking. Rotors turned on all four wheels. Problem resolved. Some interior trim at door jamb behind driver. Dealer repair satisfactory. |
| Jul | 2012 | 55000 | 80 | Replaced lift struts on tail gate. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 48000 | 50 | Replaced front windshield washer pump. |
| Sep | 2012 | 69000 | 50 | Rear glass washer pump was leaking. Replaced with new. |
| Honda Pilot in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 32700 | 0 | Lumbar in drivers seat doesn't work properly. It moves and rattles while driving. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | The clips holding the map light were not assembled correctly, allowing the map light assembly to hang below ceiling with quarter-inch gap. |
| Mar | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Motor for passenger side mirror was binding when adjusting the mirror from bottom to top. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Rear passenger power port would pop up while pulling out an adapter. A new power port was installed. On the left most third row seat, the handle on the back of the seat it coming off and a new handle is on back order, I was told this is a common problem, hence the back ordered part. |
| Jan | 2013 | 72700 | 300 | One of the six ignition wires failed, cause lack of power, RPM flucuations. It did not show in a code right away but finally it did after a month of symptoms occurring randomly. One ignition wire and six sparks plugs were replaced. Original battery failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 30000 | 190 | Key fob reprogramed....now it works new. |
| Dec | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | knocking sound in engine. part was replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 79000 | 540 | Lower control arm bushings replaced on both sides. OEM had fluid for dampening - fluid leaked out, causing brake wobble and vebration on highway. New OEM parts have changed design. Not covered by warranty due to mileage. Tailgate electic button replaced. Door unlatched every time the car was started. TSB from Honda on this in 2009 but mine didn't start acting up until this fall. Requested goodwill consideration, Honda paid 75 percent (my share $40). |
| Dec | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 49000 | 0 | Noise with window. |
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | lower arm compliance bushing both replace replaced rack and pinion due to leaking seal |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Driver side sun visor fell off | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 70000 | 360 | Vibration in steering wheel while braking.Replaced bad compliance bushings with factory upgraded parts.Adjusted alignment.Vibration remained-machined front rotors=fixed.Vibration may cause original bushing failure-leak black liquid when torn |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Intermittent interruptions while talking through the Blue Tooth connection. I am hearing everything but the other end of the call keeps getting gaps in the conversation. The calls work perfectly while using my Jawbone handset. This is still not resolved. | |
| Mar | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | When I drive at speeds in excess of 55 MPH I get a high pitch rattle in the driver's window. I also had to replace the rails the driver and passenger seat move along as there was significant bumps felt as the seats moved forward and backwar. |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 42000 | 800 | Had to replace the rear shocks and the compliance bushings went out at 37k. Verified by the dealer but probably went out in warranty. Planning on pursuing reimbursement complaints to Honda. Tires also only last under 36,000 miles. |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | First odometer entry | ||
| May | 2012 | 1200 | Went to dealer for passenger side front shock problem.Vibration and rougher ride from passenger front side.Fix:Replace broken leaking companion bushings and right front shock.Rough ride persisted,blown shocks all around replaced by friend. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 75000 | 1075 | Engine and VSA light on. Ran fine but took it in. Read about TSB's regarding regarding random misfire. Diagnosis was PO302 misfire #2 cylinder. Fix: Replaced all sparkplugs. Also had fuel injection and throttle cleaning done plus alignment. |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Took the car for a shudder at light throttle. Dealer said there was no problem. Car also has tires that are unbalanced, start vibrating at 75mph, dealer did not re-balance tires because they could not feel a vibration. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Had the paint chips from TSB 09-55 repaired. It took 2.5 days and was covered by warranty. The repair was completed however still see a small line where paint will likely chip again. I'm not going to bring it back, just hoping that it will last. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Power seat on drivers side made a thumping feeling -I thought it just needed grease but it needed a new seat track Seat track was replaced and problem solved. |
| Jan | 2010 | 22300 | 0 | rear latch "switch" is failing. interior lights come on while driving and hatch tries to open and close. safety mechanism won't allow it to open but you can hear it trying. |
| Jun | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | part of my seat came apart, as well as headrest was unsecure they put the part in at this visit |
| Jun | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Seat coming apart by the seatbelt area again - told it's due to getting in and out of the car. 2nd repair, they won't do it again once the warranty is over at 36k. |
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Pipt has been back to the dealer several times for a shuddering problem when going into ECO mode. I was told several times that "they all do that" but I persisted and finally they changed the "A" pipe of the exhaust system. That probably fixed it. |
| Dec | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | same shuddering problem |
| Jun | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | This time they cleaned the EGR. Didn't fix the problem. |
| Oct | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Reverse sensors suddenly stopped working. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Loose bolt inside passenger door causing rattle. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Window "scrunch" noise as outlined in Honda Service Notice for 2008 model year Pilots. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | 2 Repairs for the 09 Pilot. Rear speaker system did not work - bad wiring connection from car manufacturer. Also had trim on passenger side door replaced - door ding from delivery of vehicle to dealer, also had stripe trim replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 8800 | 0 | Engine using 1 qt oil every 2,500 miles. Dealer did testing including leak down test. Valves sent out to mach shop for redo and engine short block replaced (ie essentially new engine). 15 days at dealer. Under warranty. Told cost approx "$10,000". |
| Apr | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Driver's side visor was replaced under warranty for dropping. |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Power steering motor replaced under new car warranty |
| Jun | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | Motor on lumbar support died and was replaced under HondaCare . $298 billed to HondaCare |
| May | 2012 | 80300 | 0 | two struts replaced under Honda care |
| Oct | 2012 | 86000 | 0 | replace field coil under Honda Care |
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 42300 | 0 | replaced compliance bushings on both front control arms navigation drive unit failing rattle in drivers side door or A post |
| Dec | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | starter motor noise in cold weather start |
| Feb | 2013 | 53000 | 390 | power seat memory failed loud noise from brake pedal in cold weather battery died |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 52000 | 0 | Power steering hose leak |
| Jul | 2012 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | New vehicle problem Air conditioning to rear blows very hot air. Replaced door mechanism in ducting.. Warranty work. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 8700 | 0 | Shuddering under modest braking suggesting warped rotors, All front and rear rotors resurfaced Warrantied. |
| Jun | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Rubber strip on sunroof had fallen off. Had dealer repair under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Yukon Territory, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 3720 | 0 | Moisture buildup in headliner due to no seal at top of windshield. Headliner removed, dried, sealed and reinstalled. |
| Sep | 2009 | 5580 | 0 | Need replacement key fob. Remote functions do not work reliably |
| Mar | 2010 | 8060 | 250 | Track for drivers seat had to be "ironed" out to make forward and back motion smooth. Second attempt; will replace if problem occurs again Vehicle would randomly not start as if the battery was low. Battery cable was found to be loose and couldn't be tightened so assembly was replaced Drivers side visor would not return to closed position (there was a gap between the visor and the headliner) Replacement visor was installed. |
| Jan | 2011 | 18800 | 0 | Key fob was not activating correctly. Replaced transmitter |
| Mar | 2011 | 19220 | 0 | Third problem with vibrations of drivers seat. Seat guide replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 19840 | 0 | Passenger seat rail/guide replaced under warranty |
| Oct | 2012 | 30760 | 0 | Rust spots appearing on back door. Back door was replaced after numerous re-paint jobs |
| Jan | 2013 | 33480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Center console did not light up. Major issue at night! |
| Honda Pilot in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 53000 | 150 | Bolts attaching window in rear hatch were defective and had to be replaced. Window was loose and was allowing dust and water to leak into interior. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 64000 | 90 | Front windshield washer pump failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 27460 | 0 | Emission light on, VTM-4 light on. Dealer BS'ed me that fuel injectors are gone and repair estimate is 1000. I went to local mechanic and he fixed a pipe for free. |
| Sep | 2012 | 27900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Right side dash rattle,successful I think they taped mounting tabs on passenger side under dash airbag. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Continued rattling noise above passenger visor area | |
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Nav system failed | |
| Jan | 2011 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Repair lumbar support in drivers seat, fix trim piece on passenger side I pillar. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 7000 | 27 | Oil Change, replace drivers side mirror glass due to scratch, replace clip on third row seating rear cover, replace trim piece on passenger side "I" pillar, buff scratch on rear tailgate. All issues were from factory. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 4300 | 0 | Replacing both headlights. Drip marks are on the inside of both driver and passenger headlight lense |
| Apr | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 80000 | 85 | Interior wear attributed to Workmanship issues. Replaced center console lid and door leather due to unusual wear and tear. Dealer agreed it was workmanship issue from manufacture not owner. |
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 6800 | 0 | Wheel balance issue from delivery. Two trips to dealer so far and still not right. |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | 30 | Resurfaced front brake Rotors, changed brake fluid and bled brakes. Now have a nice firm steady brake pedal. I also lost about 1.5 mpg with BFG long trail T/A tires installed recently |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Harness connecting the throttle sensor was improperly connected giving off false signals. Problem prevented car from down-shifting. Many indicator lights came on (Engine, VTS, etc.) |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 42000 | 75 | warning light on....dealer says it was a vacuum system fault code, however because the part was not currently broken, it was only a stored code, that they would not cover the repair |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | 75 | Check engine light was on, code revealed that there was a brief error code with an emission sensor. Code was cleared, however because nothing was currently malfunctioning I was responsible for repair. |
| Honda Pilot in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Third seat back release lever had to be replaced. Tailgate switch on door of Touring model did not operate. Dealer ordered part, but this did not fix the problem. Dealer then order another part and will have to bring the Pilot back to be fixed. Failing to fix the problem of the tailgate switch not working by replacing the switch, the Dealer ordered a control module. When install the switch did work and the problem was fixed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 58500 | 0 | 2 bolts loose 2 bolts missing at transmission and drive shaft connection. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 6000 | 300 | Every 23,000 have to have brake rotors resurfaced. Honda insists that the problem is fair wear and tear, but I've never had this problem with any other vehicle. Honda customer service has been... |
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Some plastic interior trim pieces replaced because they were blemished. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 25500 | 0 | Navigation screen would display "Disc not read" after restarting the vehicle. Navigation system was replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Passenger side around the glove box has a loud rattle. Glove box replaced, but rattle still there. |
| Jun | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Rattle in glove box. They remove glove box and installed foam between the two points that cause the rattle when vehicle is moving. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Exhaust leaked into car. Changed gaskets on rear tailgate door and window. |
| Feb | 2013 | 66500 | 65 | passenger side mirror setting itself in extreme cold |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Nigeria | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 1240 | 0 | Vehicle delivered with severe vibrations at low speeds and under light braking. All 4 tyres rebalanced, front rotors & pads replaced and wheels re-aligned. |
| Nov | 2011 | 7000 | 30 | Loose side boards retightened. The bolts were worn out - replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 11160 | 100 | Replaced both horns |
| Dec | 2012 | 14260 | 0 | Fuel tank replaced at no cost, due technical bulletin |
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Passinger side mirror came out of track when tilting down when car in reverse. parts ordered to replace |
| Jan | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | door locks kept cycling, it was determined that the rear liftgate lock was not locking. they replaced the lock mechinism. |
| Honda Pilot in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 19000 | 250 | Noticed vibration in steering wheel while braking. Dealer says rotors need resurface and pads need to be replaced. Wanted $250+. I expect Honda to cover since car was only 14 months old. Honda only covers for 12 months. |
| Jun | 2010 | 22000 | 28 | Paint peeling from handle on driver's door. Dealer didn't know what to do. Said the person who deals with paint issues comes to the dealership only once a month. Dealer could provide a schedule for the next visit. |
| May | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | Drained battery, noise and smoke from engine compartment on restart. Faulty AC system clutch relay, blown compressor relief valve. relay/compressor clutch and relief valve replaced. ac system evacuated and recharged vibrations in steering wheel while braking. resurfaced front rotors, de-glaze rear rotors. |
| Jun | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Center console cover ordered because power outlet fell out repeatedly. |
| Dec | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | new center console replaced per service bulletin |
| Dec | 2011 | 63000 | 36 | Rear brakes replaced. Brakes making noise. Dealer cleaned rust off of rotor, cleaned all 4 brakes. 2 days later, problem is back. |
| Jan | 2012 | 66000 | 0 | Replaced a headlight. Replaced the other headlight two weeks later. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced DVD Nav drive. Replaced rear interior pillar form (molded plastic.) |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Misaligned bumper led to the headlights rubbing the bumper and chipping the paint. Never repaired. |
| Honda Pilot in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 25420 | 0 | Power driver seat moving jerky. Replaced seat rails. Back seat latch broken and seat would not lower. Plastic clip holding cable was broken. Plastic handle mechanism replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 38720 | 0 | Rust spotting on the tailgate fixed by TSB 11-016 at their cost. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Water entered switch in rear of car (near hatch) and caused int. lights to come on, or door ajar lights to come on. Probably occured at car wash. dealer cleaned out and is now fine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | 0 | Pilot needed a new power window motor and switch. |
| Honda Pilot in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Driver door stop replaced which was loose causing a snapping sound when opening or closing door. |
| Jul | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | A piece of door trim kept falling off and I was going to wait to have it replaced until an oil change but I didn’t notice it fall out and lost it. Honda replaced the part for no charge since it was the same door that had the door stop replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 10000 | 13 | The rear wiper was not correctly mounted or aligned and would dislodge during trips to the auto car wash and break. Wiper motor seemed to be misaligned internally and or the blade itself. After trip, issue fixed was to push the wiper motor assembly over. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | "D" light flashing Dealer replace powertrain control module |
| Nov | 2011 | 29300 | 0 | Front left and right seat track replaced Key FOB replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 43000 | 300 | Warped rotors. Rotors and pads replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 37000 | 200 | The lock of the glove compartment fell off. The dealer refused to install the existing lock (which I had), so they needed to order a new lock for a price that I couldn't justify. Did not fix. |
| Jun | 2012 | 44000 | 150 | The brakes were rusted and caused the braking to be applied at all times. Had to replace two brake pads on rear wheels and also the disc on one rear wheel. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 40000 | 30 | Rear wiper arm became misaligned. Removed and reinstalled motor. Replaced entire wiper arm. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | TSB-055, the fender and bumpers rubbed together under the headlights, causing tiny paint chips. It's minor now but many years later would cause potential rust in this area. |
| Aug | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | The paint on the read window shades was gone, exposing the copper metal underneath. Since it was almost the end of the warranty, I had both replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 83000 | 0 | Left front parking sensor had an intermittent fault. Lower control arm bushings blown. Caused shaking on the highway. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Spots in inner surface of Navi screen shield |
| Sep | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Dirty NAV screen shield. Installed new one. |
| Aug | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | Remote key fob failure |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | CEL, throttle cleaned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 47300 | 0 | The front blower motor made noise on cold starts. Dealer replaced for free under dealer warranty. Keyfob range was too short. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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