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2011 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Honda Pilot electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

8000 mi Gauges don't work 
34000 mi

US $500
Passenger heater fan making noise replaced fan 
75000 mi The battery light came on in my wife's Pilot yesterday. This was after hearing an intermittent whining noise that matched engine RPM. We took it out last night, and on the way home, several other lights (ABS, ECM, VSM, et. al) came on, and the radi 
91000 mi

US $380
Intermittently working ac. Compressor clutch replaced 
54500 mi

US $300
Drivers door locks stopped working...needed new motor. 
38000 mi

US $400
An intermittent popping sound from speakers, only when air is on. Doesn't matter if radio is on or off. 
53000 mi

US $1952
Alternator was making a noise, but still charging. Alternator was replaced. An intermittent popping sounds comes from speakers ONLY when air is on. It doesn't matter if the radio is on or off. 2nd time for same repair. Clock runs faster and faster when there is popping sound. 
57000 mi

US $200
Expansion valve was making a "squeaking" sound when compressor would cycle. Dealer diagnosed as possible moisture contamination in refrigerant. System evacuated and recharged. Noise seems to be gone. 
2000 mi windshield washer pump not working well. replaced now working. The wipers that came on the car are horrible and would not be replaced under warrenty. 
25200 mi

US $142
Battery died. I think it was weak from all the times it died with the sunroof issue from when it was new. 
50000 mi

US $50
AC stopped working. Ended up being a relay that needed to be replaced. 
55000 mi

US $185
Battery replaced 

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2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

93000 mi

US $900
Passenger side radiator fan (condensor fan) needed to be replaced after bearings went. Noticed noise first, and wobbling after inspecting. Fan replacement was close to $600.  
89000 mi Door lock actuator failed Fog light assembly faulty 
91760 mi

C $66
AC not blowing cold at all - recharged system with leakstop and refrigerant. 
77000 mi

US $700
alternator inop & drained battery to necessitate replacement 
64000 mi

US $25
Replaced headlight bulbs. 
132000 mi

US $800
Replaced alternator 
144000 mi

US $800
The original alternator went bad, had to put in a replacement 
33000 mi

US $190
Replaced battery 
23560 mi Backup camera has no image 50% of time. Dealer says problem can't be reproduced in their shop, so can't fix. Even though dealer was shown photos of a black camera screen. And sales person has seen camera not work. 
131000 mi

US $50
Driver's side rear door lock actuator failed. Unable to lock/unlock door using switch on door panel or the fob, had to manually flip the lock switch. (Trunk hatch door would not open if the driver's side rear door was locked.) 
136000 mi Blowing warm air on driver's side, cool air on passenger side, even cooler for rear passengers. Evac and charge took care of problem. 
144000 mi

US $30
A/C blowing cool (not cold) on passenger side, warm on driver's side. Trip to local auto parts store to re-charge A/C took care of the problem. 
156442 mi

US $202
Pilot would not start. Had to be towed. Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. 
4000 mi Freon added 
59400 mi

US $1343
Battery acid leaked and ate through the battery cable. Had to get a new battery installed and new cable. 
95800 mi

US $360
Oil pressure sensor failed and was replaced. Towed. 
48000 mi The battery stopped taking a charge. Intermittently the car would just be dead. My wife was stranded once and I had to jump start her car. Honda ran some tests on the battery and declared it to be defective 
920 mi Memory Seats did not activate or work. Electrical problem from factory, power cord plug prongs were bent from factory, made new plug. Memory seats work after repair. 
4820 mi Replaced key fob. 
2300 mi The motor that drives the forward and backward movement of the front passenget seat is becoming non functional. It moves the seat very slowly, and makes a really loud whining sound. Definitely on its way out. Parts ordered. 
20000 mi Battery tested poorly in inspection, replaced. 
8000 mi Recirculate/fresh air blend door stuck on recirculate 
17000 mi Fresh air blend door was sticking as a result of a botched re-installation of the AC blower assembly after failed attempt at frame creak repair. They replaced the whole blower/filter/blend door assembly. 
20000 mi Replaced the radio headunit to fix intermittent LCD issue Electrically noisy AC clutch and fan relays causing popping from power amplifier 
40000 mi Turn signal stalk would no longer stay clicked into the 'turning right' position and would return to off when you took your finger off the stalk. Repaired under extended warranty 
92000 mi

US $60
Both rear view mirror motors replaced due to sticking and inconsistent positioning. 
106000 mi

US $40
Replace turn signal/multifunction switch 

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2011 Honda Pilot Electrical Problems

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