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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
62500 mi
US $1200
Strut assembly went bad. Loud knocking when traveling over any uneven pavement
115000 mi
US $120
Replaced original Honda rear shocks with KYB brand. Both shocks leaking. Noticeable difference in ride after replacement.
117000 mi
US $100
Replace sway bar links. One ball / socket slightly loose. Replaced with MOOG greaseable.
123000 mi
US $50
Sway bar link (one) failed again. Same side, driver side.
146000 mi
US $48
Sway bar link again. Tried various brands. Greased and lifetime.
They each continue to fail.
37000 mi
Needed struts.
39000 mi
Ongoing problem with creaky/noisy right rear suspension when going over bumps. Dealer lubricated suspension parts. Noise gone for now.
53000 mi
US $1952
Power steering pump was making a whining sound.
35700 mi
Steering has slight shudder/vibration when the steering is turned while moving slowly e.g. backing out of a parking spot while turning. Dealer replaced power steering pump and reservoir. Problem not fixed but not serious enough to return.
15000 mi
US $100
Rear Shock replacement, the pilot would bounce all over the place on the road, especially when loaded. Oil leaking from one of the shocks. Replaced with aftermarket Excel G.
12500 mi
Rear clunking sound had developed. Turned out it was the bolt securing the rear shock. It had rusted and although it had been tightened per spec the shock started clunking. Sounded horrible. Cleaned lubed and retightened all is quiet
32000 mi
Replaced front lower control arm rear bushings under recall - they had broken and leaked out all of their oil.
32000 mi
US $120
Wheel Bearing droning on highway - replaced
140000 mi
US $250
Strut on passenger side was leaking
16000 mi
rubbing or clicking noise that come from the rear of the car...maybe wheels but goes away as soon as the car warms or moves forward or backwards. When the car has been driven the noise is not detectable...need to leave car overnight.
Rear Driver Wheel Bearing needed replaced. Under Extended Warranty
82300 mi
Dealer replaced lower A arm bushings at no cost to me. Suspension component part of a recall.
124000 mi
US $67
Replace both rear shocks (OEM)
93000 mi
US $900
Replaced both rear struts on this trip as well.
110000 mi
US $250
Sway bar links replaced.
89000 mi
Wobble or pulsation in wheel when turning at low speed Vibration at highway speed. Wheel balance reduced but did not fix
62300 mi
front control arm bushings leaking.
89000 mi
US $110
Replaced rear shocks. $110 total delivered through rock auto
59400 mi
US $1343
Rear right shock absorber was leaking and has to be replaced. Power steering fluid had to be replaced.
15000 mi
Front wheel bearing replaced
38000 mi
Replaced Bushings
38000 mi
Replaced LF wheel-bearing under warranty.
22000 mi
Makes a creaking noise over bumps at slow speeds. Can only hear it when windows are down. Dealer says they could not hear noise. Update: new 2013 makes same noise, might be "normal."
29800 mi
Replaced compliance bushings which were cracked and leaking
19000 mi
Noise in steering when moving vehicle after parked. Dealer said they could not dupliacte noise. Noted in file and will return when noise becomes more consistant.
26000 mi
Replaced steering rack
78000 mi
US $20
Replaced sway bar bushings
80600 mi
US $150
Rear upper control arms replaced with adjustable arms to bring camber back into spec
35700 mi
Front passenger side strut started thunking. Strut was repaired easily enough but we're on our third attempt to get the alignment right and the steering wheel centered.
66000 mi
Suspension bushings worn out.
78000 mi
Fluid filled compliance bushings replaced, both front.
110000 mi
US $500
Replaced shocks, struts, end links and front sway bar bushings
6000 mi
Steering wheel had a clicking sound when turning right-left. Parts ordered.
23000 mi
Steering wheel making clicking sound when turning. Dlr replaced steering cable for second time!
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