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2009 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (13%)
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 310 repairs.
2009 Honda Pilot electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 72 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 70514 mi | Replaced driver side low beam light bulb Replaced driver side low beam light bulb |
| 70500 mi US $17 |
Replaced passenger side low beam headlight |
| 84687 mi | When I start the car, there's a rattling sound that lasts for about 20 seconds coming out from the center console . If I turn off the engine, then turn the key to the slot "II" just before starting the engine, I get the same rattling sound for about 20 seconds. Very consistent result. Doesn't matter whether the engine is hot or not, I hear the rattling sound for about 20 seconds, then it stops. The rattling comes from the rear part of the center console which is the rear A/C unit area. You can feel the rattling. Mechanic said he would have to remove the center console to find the source of the rattling noise. I didn't have it done. Rattling stopped in Nov 2017. The same scenario happened in Sept 2015 at almost 60,000 miles. Took it to dealer who said it might be the air mix motor. No work done. The rattling went away in Oct 2015 . |
| 91865 mi US $30 |
Replaced low beam headlight on driver side |
| 101820 mi | Replaced driver-side low beam light |
| 105568 mi US $10 |
Replaced passenger-side low beam headlight |
| 90700 mi US $200 |
under warranty |
| 79000 mi US $550 |
Engine whine that matched RPMs and battery light came on. No noticeable electrical power loss but battery metered out lower with car running than static. Alternator. |
| 29000 mi US $190 |
Key fob reprogramed....now it works new. |
| 114300 mi US $100 |
AC diverter |
| 79000 mi US $40 |
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). |
| 101000 mi US $1200 |
A/C not working. Had to replace compressor, clutch and coil. |
| 88400 mi US $300 |
Original battery failed. |
| 105700 mi US $566 |
Compressor Relay system was stuck in open position intermittently; relay was replaced and freon was added |
| 116400 mi | Lighter outlet had fuse blown (owner caused) |
| 172023 mi | Alternator Replaced |
| 63000 mi | Motor on lumbar support died and was replaced under HondaCare . $298 billed to HondaCare |
| 86000 mi | replace field coil under Honda Care |
| 500 mi | 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. |
| 112000 mi | AC blower motor and AC recirculation vents not working. |
| 1000 mi | 2 Repairs for the 09 Pilot. Rear speaker system did not work - bad wiring connection from car manufacturer. |
| 94000 mi US $1544 |
Removed and replaced ac clutch compressor and relay |
| 7000 mi | Reverse sensors suddenly stopped working. |
| 47500 mi US $50 |
Replaced front windshield washer pump. |
| 30200 mi | 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. |
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 22000 mi | Center console did not light up. Major issue at night! |
| 10000 mi US $200 |
HVAC blend door motor |
| 2000 mi | Nav system failed |
| 188000 mi US $1400 |
replaced alternator |
| 41200 mi | navigation drive unit failing |
| 51000 mi | starter motor noise in cold weather start |
| 52300 mi US $140 |
power seat memory failed battery died |
| 127000 mi US $700 |
New alternator |
| 170000 mi US $700 |
2nd failed alternator |
| 108000 mi US $50 |
driver's reading light bulb |
| 3357 mi | Replacing both headlights. Drip marks are on the inside of both driver and passenger headlight lense |
| 300 mi | New vehicle problem Air conditioning to rear blows very hot air. Replaced door mechanism in ducting.. Warranty work. |
| 110000 mi US $20 |
Replaced a/c relay, system had ceased to function |
| 122000 mi US $40 |
Replaced both headlights, driver side was burnt out |
| 97000 mi US $15 |
AC has been more and more intermittent so I tried recharging it myself but the problem persists. |
| 97000 mi US $20 |
Air conditioner was working sporadically as the compressor wasn't kicking on. Recharge didn't work. Replace the compressor relay and all is good now. |
| 101000 mi US $20 |
Replaced driver's side headlight |
| 136000 mi US $700 |
Battery (5 years old) and original alternator replaced. |
| 25300 mi | Navigation screen would display "Disc not read" after restarting the vehicle. Navigation system was replaced. |
| 170000 mi US $600 |
Flap controlling the flow of air for the first vents were malfunctioning. |
| 180000 mi US $2100 |
replace tail lights |
| 77000 mi | Left front parking sensor had an intermittent fault. |
| 96200 mi | Started getting read errors in the Nav system. A new disk didn't replace it but it was temperature sensitive. HondaCare warranty replaced the entire system. |
| 111000 mi | Mirror motors jumping, both replaced under warranty Compressor Relay intermittently failed. Replaced relay. |
| 113000 mi | Compressor was making noise, replaced. Parking sensor flaking out. |
| 135000 mi US $675 |
Leak in the High Pressure line. I think this was due to the line not being clipped in when the compressor was replaced, causing it to rub and leak. |
| 5580 mi | Need replacement key fob. Remote functions do not work reliably |
| 8060 mi C $250 |
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 |
| 33680 mi | Key fob was not activating correctly. Replaced transmitter |
| 79980 mi C $700 |
Replaced evaporator unit due to leak |
| 43400 mi | 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 |
| 64500 mi | Replaced a headlight. Replaced the other headlight two weeks later. |
| 92000 mi | Car started to hesitate - would not start |
| 25000 mi | door locks kept cycling, it was determined that the rear liftgate lock was not locking. they replaced the lock mechinism. |
| 3000 mi | 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. |
| 6000 mi | Spots in inner surface of Navi screen shield |
| 13000 mi | Dirty NAV screen shield. Installed new one. |
| 40500 mi | Remote key fob failure |
| 49000 mi US $450 |
Driver window switch stopped working, replaced switch assembly. |
| 30706 mi | Key FOB replaced Key FOB replaced |
| 66200 mi US $65 |
passenger side mirror setting itself in extreme cold |
| 93200 mi | The AC unit was shutting off the starter and the car would not start. This happened twice. First time care was jump started. Second time car was towed to dealer. |
| 11160 mi $100 |
Replaced both horns |
| 65800 mi | The front blower motor made noise on cold starts. Dealer replaced for free under dealer warranty. Keyfob range was too short. |
| 27000 mi | Motor for passenger side mirror was binding when adjusting the mirror from bottom to top. |
| 49580 mi | A/C compressor relay sticking on and blew off A/C high pressure valve. Key fob buttons work intermittently |
| 12000 mi | Replaced DVD Nav drive. |
| 55000 mi | Diagnose and replace defective parking sensor switch on dashboard |
| 65000 mi | Pilot needed a new power window motor and switch. |
| 68000 mi | Motor for passenger window burned out due to water getting into it. They re-routed the wiring harness and so far it's okay. |
| 65720 mi C $700 |
Remote keyless entry not working. Both keys replaced under extended warranty |
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