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2005 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 192 repairs.
2005 Honda Pilot electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 89300 mi US $475 |
airbag sensor units on each side |
| 193000 mi US $595 |
replaced starter |
2005 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Tire pressure system trouble light on, RF bad sender detected, new sensor/sender unit installed. Other position, LR bad sensor detected. Good sensor from RF position salvaged and installed into LR unit. |
| 150000 mi | Seemed to have hard starts on and off over a week prior to visit. During routine oil maintenance had dealer check, nothing found. Hasn't been an issue, pegging this on cold weather. |
| 178000 mi US $150 |
Hard starts were the issue. Alternator and full system tested, battery had bad cells and was out of warranty. Replaced battery. |
| 200000 mi US $500 |
Alternator - rebuilt |
| 99200 mi C $90 |
Dead battery and heavy corrosion on positive terminal. |
| 104160 mi C $175 |
Air conditioning leak tested, nothing definitive but recharged. AC Cooling now excellent again. Terminal end replaced due to corrosion. |
| 108300 mi US $900 |
Front and rear evaporators where replaced |
| 110000 mi US $10 |
Replaced driver side headlight. Have had problems with the headlights, but the dealer should have fixed the problem. We'll see how long this bulb fares. |
| 65000 mi | A/C needed complete reconditioning, about $2000 in repairs |
| 155000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced resistor for front fan. Disconnected rear fan. |
| 182000 mi US $300 |
After market trailer wiring harness started shorting, probably as a result of a cargo area spill. Shorted out a variety of light systems. Tech removed trailer harness and replaced fuses. |
| 196000 mi US $81 |
Both power outlets have become loose. I had them repaired so you could plug in and remove your device without pulling out the whole outlet case. |
| 163900 mi US $20 |
Replaced positive battery terminal. Original corroded and broke off end of wiring harness cable. |
| 178000 mi | 2.left brake light out |
| 68000 mi US $8 |
Driver's side door shows "open" condition. Replaced switch, did not fix it. |
| 87700 mi US $1900 |
Dealer also charged me $30 for a light bulb despite me requesting that they don't repair it. |
| 116000 mi US $300 |
CD Changer stopped wotking. CD changer had to be replaced. |
| 185000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced Starter |
| 72000 mi US $10 |
Left headlight bulb burned out. Owner replaced it. |
| 93000 mi US $10 |
Headlight replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $600 |
Starter motor froze. Needed new starter motor. |
| 60000 mi US $60 |
Drivers overhead light was out upon opening drivers/all other doors. It was annoying not to have the light come on with all the times we travel at night with kids sports. |
| 70000 mi | Noticed dash control lights for HVAC not working. Three lights went out in course of several days. Dlr ordered new bulbs on 1st visit, but ordered wrong bulbs requiring a 2nd visit for repair. Now work fine. |
| 46000 mi US $35 |
Drivers seat heater stopped functioning. One of the connectors came loose. |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Automatic Climate air blend motor. Unit was making loud clicking noise when cabin reached temperature due to the motor constantly moving blend arm back and forth. |
| 106000 mi US $80 |
AC stopped working. System diagnosed, checked & re-charged. |
| 169000 mi US $200 |
Turn signal socket |
| 172000 mi US $300 |
Replaced alternator. Problem continued. Replaced AC clutch relay in attempt to fix problem (guess repair). Problem has resolved. |
| 87000 mi US $650 |
Compressor replaced |
| 61000 mi US $45 |
USED ONE FULL CANISTER |
| 67000 mi US $20 |
Air Conditioning setting needed to be lowered to 65 degrees for it to cool. According to my reading it was a heating valve failure, which could not be reached, so I ask the Mechanic to disconnect it. We need only cool air in Miami! |
| 67000 mi | A/C was cooling only when thermostat turned all the way down. Watched a video where it shows that the knob turning the hot water valve does not work and valve stays open. Instructed the Mechanic to disconnect the heat line and now the A/C OK |
| 74200 mi US $650 |
A/C Clutch was slipping due to oil liking from inside the compressor. Entire Compressor was replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $425 |
new entry key-because old one stopped working. |
| 67000 mi US $300 |
A/C weak. dye added and recharged. |
| 116000 mi US $172 |
Engine light intermittent on, headlights dim while driving, clicking under dash. On 2nd trip, dealer placed an electrical part at the A/C motor. |
| 61000 mi | Door lock actuator. |
| 50000 mi US $40 |
I replaced all the light bulb for the hvac control unit in the dash panel. all but 2 bulbs were blown. |
| 102000 mi US $30 |
replaced defective driver and front passenger interior overhead light console. Both interior lights would not operate when door was opened. All other lights worked. Lights would work if switched on manually at the light. |
| 77200 mi | Stereo crackling, CDs not playi9ng properly. dealer removed player, shipped to Panasonic for repair. Reinstalled after 3 weeks, problem repeated the next day. Applying to extended warranty for replacement unit. |
| 77900 mi | American Honda replaced stereo unit with a brand new one. |
2005 Honda Pilot 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 31000 mi US $250 |
A/C fan motor burnt out. |
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