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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%)
Chart based on 310 repairs.
2009 Honda Pilot engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 58 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
| 110000 mi US $158 |
There was a oil injection problem that caused spark plugs in 2 cylinders to fail prematurely. There's a class action lawsuit on this and after a lot of back and forth with American Honda I was reimbursed. Hi |
| 89000 mi US $750 |
Radiator cracked and leaking. Replaced |
| 51000 mi US $300 |
One of the six ignition wires failed, cause lack of power, RPM flucuations. It did not show in a code right away but finally it did after a month of symptoms occurring randomly. One ignition wire and six sparks plugs were replaced. |
| 127000 mi | THE ENGINE BLEW BENT ALL VALVES AND BROKE A PISTON AND A ROD |
| 114200 mi US $600 |
Radiator transmission cooler failed allowing transmission fluid into cooling system. Lucky, no coolant into transmission or transmission would need replacement at about $3400. Dealer estimate for radiator and flush only was $1800. |
| 130000 mi US $310 |
Excessive engine oil consumption. Oil level dropping below "add" before change due. Added "5 minute flush" to oil and idled (only) for 5 minutes per instructions. Changed oil and filter. Apparently an increasing problem for Honda even with specified oil change intervals. |
| 75000 mi US $1075 |
Engine and VSA light on. Ran fine but took it in. Read about TSB's regarding regarding random misfire. Diagnosis was PO302 misfire #2 cylinder. Fix: Replaced all sparkplugs. Also had fuel injection and throttle cleaning done plus alignment. Engine and VSA light on. Ran fine but took it in. Read about TSB's regarding regarding random misfire. Diagnosis was PO302 misfire #2 cylinder. Fix: Replaced all sparkplugs. Also had fuel injection and throttle cleaning done plus alignment. |
| 213000 mi US $500 |
serpentine belt idler arm pulley assembly |
| 19000 mi | Pipt has been back to the dealer several times for a shuddering problem when going into ECO mode. I was told several times that "they all do that" but I persisted and finally they changed the "A" pipe of the exhaust system. That probably fixed it. |
| 29000 mi | This time they cleaned the EGR. Didn't fix the problem. |
| 9500 mi | Car was burning 1 qt of oil every 2,500 mi. Honda tech line said not problem. Honda regional service rep overruled, did a leakdown test and found fouled plug..all seals rebuilt, and short block replaced. Honda will analyze my old block for problem. Engine using 1 qt oil every 2,500 miles. Dealer did testing including leak down test. Valves sent out to mach shop for redo and engine short block replaced (ie essentially new engine). 15 days at dealer. Under warranty. Told cost approx "$10,000". |
| 103273 mi US $1020 |
Replaced timing belt, water pump, drive belts |
| 60400 mi US $240 |
An internal pressure sensor went bad. It had to be replaced. |
| 133000 mi US $1750 |
Slight noise heard. Dealer took apart engine found scarring on cylinders, replaced entire engine. |
| 164289 mi US $600 |
Camshaft adjuster solenoid replaced Valve Cover gasket replaced |
| 103000 mi US $731 |
VSA / Engine error display. 3 coils replaced, air filter and spark plugs |
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 112000 mi US $950 |
Valve adjustment, new plugs and an oil change, software update |
| 117000 mi US $276 |
Bank 1 Oil Pressure Switch replaced |
| 114000 mi US $170 |
Exhaust flange needed replacement. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator replaced |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Replaced timing belt, pre-tensioner, water pump, spark plugs as part of 105,000 maintenance |
| 180000 mi US $2100 |
Water pump, tensioner, |
| 188000 mi US $1400 |
replace throttle bodyboot |
| 95000 mi US $1200 |
Had a bad cylinder |
| 129000 mi US $450 |
Tighten Fuel Cap warning kept coming on. Replaced (myself) the fuel cap and it didn't work. Dealer diagnosed the Purge Valve solenoid was failing. Expensive part replaced by the dealer. |
| 122000 mi US $400 |
Replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner s drive belt and fluids. |
| 206600 mi US $50 |
Oil change shop noted that car was down close to two quarts of oil and it should be monitored. This is being noted by other Honda Pilot owners online. Car is burning oil and some class action suit about such is noted online. Please read up!! |
| 90000 mi | Had a progressively louder noise at idle to 2000rpm and performance was down. Replaced the front bank camshaft via Honda Care warranty. |
| 27060 mi | Emission light on, VTM-4 light on. Dealer BS'ed me that fuel injectors are gone and repair estimate is 1000. I went to local mechanic and he fixed a pipe for free. |
| 111000 mi | Water pump found to be leaking during timing belt change. Pump replaced. Timing belt tensioner found to be failing, part replaced. |
| 113000 mi | Tensioner for serpentine belt making noise. |
| 95000 mi US $70 |
Front and back motor mounts worn causing shudder when transitioning from acceleration to deceleration. Started random misfire codes. Dealer replaced all the plugs and updated software due to a tsb. I only paid for two plugs because those cylinders had no trouble codes. It was time to replace plugs anyway |
| 135000 mi US $1438 |
Developed a loud ticking audible above 2500 rpms. Intake lob for cylinder #5 found to be worn down. Camshaft and Rocker etc replaced. |
| 5000 mi | Harness connecting the throttle sensor was improperly connected giving off false signals. Problem prevented car from down-shifting. Many indicator lights came on (Engine, VTS, etc.) |
| 43700 mi | CEL, throttle cleaned. |
| 99000 mi US $230 |
The ignition coils were replaced. dealer dtc 84-71 vsa sensor neutral position not writing |
| 10000 mi | "D" light flashing Dealer replace powertrain control module |
| 42000 mi US $75 |
warning light on....dealer says it was a vacuum system fault code, however because the part was not currently broken, it was only a stored code, that they would not cover the repair |
| 52000 mi US $75 |
Check engine light was on, code revealed that there was a brief error code with an emission sensor. Code was cleared, however because nothing was currently malfunctioning I was responsible for repair. |
| 75000 mi | Spark plugs fouled due to the VCM system shutting down three cylinders in ECO mode. Eventually this causes fouling of the spark plugs and the CEL illuminates for misfires. |
| 100000 mi | Piston rings replaced. Honda VCM system causes sludge buildup in cylinders leading to engine failure. |
| 205840 mi $120 |
Throttle body was not working properly. It was cleaned, re-programmed,by Honda Dealer. |
| 213280 mi $110 |
excessive oil consumption. add oil every 2,000 km. |
| 64000 mi US $303 |
Replace spark plugs due to misfire - P0301, P0305, P0306 (potentially related to class-action lawsuit) |
| 71000 mi US $750 |
Extracted oil dipstick (handle was missing; broke at some point). Check engine light was coming on intermittently. Cleaned the fuel injectors. Lights came back after a day or two. Cleaned and adjusted all intake valves. After a few days, the lights returned. Throughout January, lights would come on every week or so. |
| 72700 mi | Check engine light due to two cylinders not working correctly. This is an ongoing intake valve issue which started in December 2014. Lights came on again the following week. |
| 74300 mi | Check engine lights keep coming on due to issue with the intake valves. They were cleaned one more time and appear to be working correctly now. Although, the engine does not sound as smooth as it did before. |
| 14260 mi | Fuel tank replaced at no cost, due technical bulletin |
| 17360 mi $700 |
Poor acceleration. Fuel sytem flushed, filters replaced but problem persists. Car works only at gentle acceleration |
| 19100 mi $1000 |
Rear CAT blockage led to poor acceleration. Fuel pump, spark plugs aand CAT replaced. |
| 39800 mi | Code U0122, problem with ECU. Many warning lights on: VSA, flashing D in transmission, etc. Car locked transmission shifter at one point and had to be overrode in downtown Toronto! Repeated 2x after dealer initially cleared but now ok. |
| 47300 mi US $750 |
VSA, VTM-4 warning lights returned along with flashing D from transmission. Dealer diagnosed failure of wring harness requiring dash removal, a time consuming repair. Honda good willed approx. $1200 worth of this repair. |
| 69000 mi | Check Engine Light on. Codes show multiple misfire. Plugs fouled and replaced. Computer ref lashed. This falls under the extended warranty provided by the class action suit due to Variable Cylinder Mgmt. problems. |
| 135000 mi US $2100 |
Spool valve leaked oil into alternator and fried alternator. New spool valve, alternator and battery at dealer price was very expensive. Third party shops can replace the leaking spool valve gasket at much lower cost. |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
Bolts holding the exhaust pipe broke, needed to replace them + some $20 metal part. |
| 99000 mi US $120 |
Oil sensor was malfunctioning, presumably because broken or the pipes requiring cleaning. Check engine light and VTM dashboard indicator have been lit. Diagnostics revealed P3400 error code, if I'm not mistaken. Required cleaning of some debris from the oil pipes in the engine as well as engine diagnostics job. |
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