Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.
Chart based on 120 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
1000 mi
Windshield wiper arm on driver side came off in driving rainstorm.
There is ticking noise coming from behind dashboard and it sounds like old cars has problem with speedometer cable.
At first only I hear noise when car is in gear and idling but now sometimes I hear all the time and sometimes no noise.
I hesitate to take to shop because shop may not duplicate noise.
Rear hatch kept coming down on me in cold weather only. Dealer made appt., but the service dept. adjusted the door w/o taking it in the shop and told me to try it for awhile. It was ok until today when I had to push the button a couple of times before it would open. I guess I'll waste my time on another trip over.
-Oil and filter change at 60% due to being new car.
-Driver side windshield fluid sprayer needed cleaned and adjusted to properly clean the windshield.
Still have trouble with the Navigation system. Replaced navigation unit.
55700 mi
US $165
Drivers seat is suspended on plastic pegs on each side. One of the pegs broke. I purchased the new seat side panel - removed the seat, replaced the part and reinstalled.
unusual noise when stopped with A/C turned on. Discovered, after visiting dealer, that there is a service bulletin relating to this problem. Will contact service manager to discuss further.
Hood release didn't work when we took delivery. Didn't know it until two days after we picked up the car. They had to cut a hole in the grill to open the hood to fix the release cable and replace the grill.
1240 mi
Back Tail Gate strut was replaced, Door sqeeked when opening or closing.
19100 mi
coating on rear view mirror coming off. Dealership replaced under warranty
19000 mi
The driver side window was malfunctioning.
64000 mi
US $25
Replaced Driver side mirror glass. It kept falling off. Also replaced the trim on the rear windshield wiper.
Fix flat tire. Grrrr. Vehicle delivered with a slow leak in tire. Dealership says unrepairable & not their problem. Michelin warranty covered with $25 deductible. Imagine, I pay extra to swap OEM tires with Michelins. Doh!
Customer hears something rattling around in steering wheel when making turns. Removed air bag and found plastic tab from bracket broken and tumbling around. Removed loose piece and reinstalled air bag. Air bag removal done during recall.
Driver's lumbar support came off its track and motor quit working. $250 parts, $250 labor.
22000 mi
power seats when moved forward and back would be bumpy when sliding on track. Seat would not hold secure in position. Dealer informed TSB issued but parts not in stock. Ordered parts awaiting dealer call back for service appt to replace.
22000 mi
repaired seat track issue. Dealer called and installed in seat tracks for both driver and passenger. Seats now move freely and smoothly.
47000 mi
US $605
driver sun visor keeps failing and not holding in uprright position...was told repair is out of warranty and Honda does not cover cosmetic repairs on extended warranty which was purchased when I was sold the vehicle and not told of this.
9000 mi
Third row release handle "popped" and would not spring back to position. Still functional, but not normal.
1000 mi
support bar, fell off back window while driving. The strut helps hold up the window when open. It appeared the glue failed...
30300 mi
Dealer replaced whole back window. To ensure problem does not repeat.
Windshield water reservoir grommets replaced to stop leaking fluid
1000 mi
Took the car for a shudder at light throttle. Dealer said there was no problem. Car also has tires that are unbalanced, start vibrating at 75mph, dealer did not re-balance tires because they could not feel a vibration.
130000 mi
US $321
Renewed 2 leaking windshield washer pumps--front and rear.
69000 mi
US $50
Rear glass washer pump was leaking. Replaced with new.
500 mi
Loose bolt inside passenger door causing rattle.
1000 mi
Window "scrunch" noise as outlined in Honda Service Notice for 2008 model year Pilots.
3000 mi
Power seat on drivers side made a thumping feeling -I thought it just needed grease but it needed a new seat track Seat track was replaced and problem solved.
28000 mi
part of my seat came apart, as well as headrest was unsecure they put the part in at this visit
49000 mi
Noise with window.
93460 mi
US $82
Replaced two manual lift supports in rear lift gate
38000 mi
Rear passenger power port would pop up while pulling out an adapter. A new power port was installed.
67000 mi
US $250
Washer fluid pump screens were clogged and causing fluid not to flow into the pumps--didn't work.
97000 mi
US $240
2nd Row Passenger-Side Seat top latch broke; paid for repair as it did not qualify was In-Warranty
33000 mi
Lumbar in drivers seat doesn't work properly. It moves and rattles while driving.
The rear wiper was not correctly mounted or aligned and would dislodge during trips to the auto car wash and break. Wiper motor seemed to be misaligned internally and or the blade itself. After trip, issue fixed was to push the wiper motor assembly over.
64000 mi
US $90
Front windshield washer pump failed
98900 mi
US $50
Replaced Front Windshield Washer Pump
2200 mi
Repair lumbar support in drivers seat, fix trim piece on passenger side I pillar.
40000 mi
US $30
Rear wiper arm became misaligned. Removed and reinstalled motor. Replaced entire wiper arm.
29000 mi
Exhaust leaked into car. Changed gaskets on rear tailgate door and window.
8060 mi
C $250
Track for drivers seat had to be "ironed" out to make forward and back motion smooth. Second attempt; will replace if problem occurs again
19220 mi
Third problem with vibrations of drivers seat. Seat guide replaced.
19840 mi
Passenger seat rail/guide replaced under warranty
30300 mi
Front left and right seat track replaced
50000 mi
US $27
Windshield washer leak at tank. Replaced front windshield washer pump.
40500 mi
Replaced Key Fob #1 and recoded transmitter. This repair caused code in Fob #2 to no longer work
62000 mi
Driver power seat track jumping while in movement
3000 mi
Third seat back release lever had to be replaced.
20000 mi
Passinger side mirror came out of track when tilting down when car in reverse. parts ordered to replace
30000 mi
US $200
The hose broke and I got new plastic sprayers for the hood. Again cheapo parts by honda.
1000 mi
Driver door stop replaced which was loose causing a snapping sound when opening or closing door.
80000 mi
Lumbar support on drivers side stopped working.
25420 mi
Power driver seat moving jerky. Replaced seat rails. Back seat latch broken and seat would not lower. Plastic clip holding cable was broken. Plastic handle mechanism replaced.
102000 mi
US $200
The windshield washer reservoir was leaking. Needed rubber grommets that attach to the pump. Can't buy grommets only. Must buy pumps too. $200 included labor
Rear drivers window would not roll up. Had to replace the regulator and cable.
199000 mi
US $90
Door hinge bent. Also door catch worn out.
90200 mi
US $300
Door lock froze shut on passenger side front. Also did some preventative things.
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.
16740 mi
Remote lock key fob stopped working. Tested batteries and they were fine. Replaced key and reprogrammed all keys.
11000 mi
Car goes into drive without unlocking steering wheel. So driver cannot turn steering wheel while driving. Intermittent issue.
8000 mi
Leather on rear seat sagging more than normal. Dealer ordered new rear seat covers. Dealer replaced rear seat covers and problem better but still some sagging.
The rear entertainment dvd screen does not drop when the release button is depressed. It takes both hands to flip down the screen. The problem did not exist while at the dealer. Two days later the problem came back. I believe due to the colder weather
Drivers seat was rocking. Could feel it move when starting or stopping. In mid 2009 right headlight harness had to be replaced {bad pins} 1-7 days to get part??? I do not remember
Replaced hatch struts because sticking when opening.
92600 mi
US $314
One rear door had its stuck down. Regulator cable had broken. Repair was to replace the regulator
100200 mi
US $270
Rear Hatch Locked had seized
50000 mi
US $625
Plastic cover for fog light required bumper removal, entire replacement of light (not burned out) and unit. 2 hours labor.
41000 mi
US $643
Leather on left side of driver seat is cracked. Paint chips on front of hood IMMEDIATELY rusted.
38000 mi
US $98
Car died completely at low speed- not a simple engine stall, as dashboard warning lights and LCD backlight went completely blank. Car restarted normally- dealer diagnostics did not reveal any problems, and it hasn't recurred yet.
91100 mi
Tailgate lift support failed - replaced with Sachs OEM type.
loose lugnut not tightened by dealer. sheared off.
56000 mi
US $100
Seat spring became undone. Interior quality of Honda
is not the greatest.
79980 mi
Replaced four door checkers. Doors would not stay open and my kids were being struck by the door.
74000 mi
Dealer previously replaced door lock (destroyed as a result of break-in) but did not verify that the valet worked in the new lock . . . it did not. So they corrected the problem.
89000 mi
US $45
Replaced door stays that keep doors open at certain intervals. They were well worn when I got the car and the doors would not stay open.
Significant water leakage into interior whenver it rained. Required fenders to be removed, metal to be cut, and seams to be waterproofed. Turns out to be a common problem with Pilots and 1st-generation Acura MDXs. Hundreds of reports on online forums.
78000 mi
US $600
Rear passenger brake light assembly was falling apart inside - bulbs no longer work, plastic was collapsing. Needed to replace entire assembly. $150 + labor.
183000 mi
US $200
Passenger window regulator failed. Parts and labor for repair came to $280.00
97686 mi
replaced right 2nd row seat belt retractor
160000 mi
US $1200
Regular maintenance. Glove box lock fixed. Rear seat wouldn't fold flat - fixed. Rear power outlet fixed. Front brakes fixed
12000 mi
Grinding noise when driver's seat moved for and aft. Replaced electric seat drive.
171324 mi
US $114
Alternator bracket broke causing battery not to charge and A/C not to function; local mechanic replaced bracket and reset serpentine belt
24000 mi
US $300
weather stripping came out of rear air dam. dealer said not covered under extended warranty and not worth fixing.
Replace right rear window regulator with aftermarket part. Window dropped while rolling down and would not move.
81000 mi
US $22
Defective front driver side wheel bearing discovered during tire rotation.
88000 mi
US $250
pushing on brake, could not engage transmission.
47000 mi
US $250
Right Rear window mechanism broke, window fell into door.
84000 mi
US $350
Rear seat would not fold down. Cable assembly inside the seat was replaced.
109120 mi
C $280
Pssenger door lock frozen & could not open the door.Had to replace the door lock assembly. Pssenger door lock frozen & could not open the door.Had to replace the door lock assembly.
188700 mi
US $457
2nd row left bucket seat would not fold down. R&R Latch Assembly replaced ($226 incl. labor)
