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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.
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.
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