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2007 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 192 repairs.
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2007 Honda Pilot engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

36000 mi Took my Pilot in for warranty work. Belt tensioner replaced.  
241000 mi

US $1701
Internal failure of the catalytic converter. Honda used part #18290-RGL-A00 Converter AND 18115-RCA-A01 Gasket E AND 18212-SA7-003 Gasket E AND 44306-S9V-A71 Driveshaft 

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2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

56000 mi MIL on dash. Hooked up OBDII scanner and all cylinders misfired. Erased codes and seems to be OK. Not sure what caused the MIL. Wife said that she didn't notice anything odd before the MIL came on. 
62000 mi

US $122
Check engine light, misfire code. Set valve clearance. clean EGR system. New spark plugs. Repair cover under dealer warranty except spark plugs and misc supplies 
141000 mi

US $3700
Valve adjustment, timing belt service. Bad spark plug and damage to threads to cylinder #2. Remachined the head. 
189000 mi

US $900
Timing belt, waterpump, serpentine tensioner, serpentine tensioner pulley 
191000 mi As a result of changing serpentine belt components, manufacturer parts were severely defective from Honda. Those failed Honda parts caused the starter to fail which was contingently replaced. 
134200 mi

US $1000
Engine lower mount broken 
64000 mi

US $300
Engine light on, 4 wheel drive icon illuminated, cannot engage 4 wheel drive. Replaced oxygen sensor; problem solved. 
74000 mi

US $150
Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator and hoses. 
141000 mi

US $200
The intake boot was torn and needed to be replaced 
58000 mi

US $390
TSB 09-090 was indicated by Check engine light. 
46000 mi Oil leaking after routine oil change. Returned to shop and had oil (drip) pan fixed. No cost. 
62800 mi

US $1000
Leaking timing belt. Replaced timing belt/tensioner. 
118000 mi

US $1100
Coolant leaks. 
25000 mi oil leak near flywheel housing. turns out to be defective engine block casting, Honda installed new motor. 
78000 mi

US $850
Needed to replace the serpentine belt and all things that it touched for routine maintenance.. The belt was worn and needed replacing as per mechanic and I also inspected the part and it was well worn. 
111000 mi

US $1200
Timing belt,  Motor mount 
127000 mi

US $2000
Replaced Motor mounts Transmission mounts 
95000 mi

US $200
Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner pully 
130000 mi

US $145
Burns oil like a bitch. Going to just keep changing oil more frequently. Very disappointed a car that's received regular work is burning oil this early! 
136000 mi

US $4000
Oil sensor issue 
140600 mi

US $1000
Timing belt not replaced correctly by dealership at 90K mileage checkup. Needed redone. Hate that particular dealership. Work done by shop. All sorts of the pulleys, etc. were replaced. 
100000 mi

US $450
radiator was cracked and had a small leak. Replaced radiator. 
103000 mi

US $1500
Timing belt 
166000 mi

US $450
All valves recalibrated. It may need the dealer to perform a software update. 
166000 mi

US $400
Engine was misfiring 

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2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

152700 mi

US $1300
Air intake hose broken 
118000 mi

US $255
Radiator hole/ leak. replaced radiator 
85000 mi

US $1800
Timing belt, water pump, rear breaks and rotors needed replacement. 
153000 mi

US $699
small crack in radiator. replaced radiator. 
US $650 radiator failure 
141046 mi

US $555
Check Engine light, read code P0420. Replaced O2 sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) 
198000 mi

US $450
radiator attachment broke. 
114300 mi

US $425
Replaced a cracked radiator 
65000 mi

US $125
Coolant Temp sensor was bad. 
81900 mi

US $45
Broken air filter bolts had to be drilled out and replaced. 
81500 mi

US $300
Radiator replaced do to leak. 
62480 mi Diagnosis - Heat shield rattle 
39680 mi Swishing sound from engine when idling. Service Bulletin for timing belt and pulley tensioner defect. 
120000 mi

US $500
Coolant leaking from cooling system. Dealer did not discover the source of the leak. 
120200 mi

US $420
Cracked radiator replaced. 
79000 mi Engine idling rough , surging and hesitating.Removed and cleaned EGR valve. 
94000 mi

US $1800
Also replaced leaking radiator. 
96000 mi

US $3000
Replaced cracked head . Adjusted valves 
95000 mi

US $2350
New radiator required - leak in current one. 
182000 mi

US $3000
new timing belt/water pump/etc. 
139000 mi Knock at low idle. Goes away at higher idle or AC load. Dealer adjusted valve. Slightly out of spec. Appears to be bottom end. Will check today. Possible need a short block. 
141400 mi

US $3000
Bottom end knock. Honda provided block. I payed labor. I chose to replace transmission as a PM (no issues but it was out and R&R was minimal labor. 
70060 mi

C $250
Radiator (transmission cavity failed beneath fitting) and pumped ATF into the Coolant. Causing pink foamy fluid into the overflow bottle and dripped on to street. Fortunately the transmission did not get ruined and drained fluid was red 
93591 mi

C $45
Repaired the connection between the exhaust pipe and mid catalytic converter with split flanges 
122760 mi

C $15
front exhaust flex pipe leak 
94800 mi

US $350
Radiator leaking from bottom onto drip pan 
111000 mi

US $800
Radiator leak and replacement 
12000 mi Knocking in engine that sounds like low octane gas. 
15000 mi Shop said that it is due to the 10% ethanol gas that is at the pumps. 

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2007 Honda Pilot 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

90000 mi

US $500
The engine light came on and it was something to do with the engine. 
160000 mi

US $720
Updated maintenance including had to do brakes and radiator repair. 

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