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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%)

Chart based on 192 repairs.
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2005 Honda Pilot repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 165 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

Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

69000 mi
Catalytic converter bad but still under warranty of 80K 
Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

89300 mi

US $475
airbag sensor units on each side 
Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

US $2700
Overheating. Dealer said the radiator was leaking and the thermostat was bad, wanted $1200. Trusted mechanic said that it failed NAPA test - exhaust in coolant and head was cracked. Replaced Engine, Radiator, Thermostat, Waterpump for $2500 
Honda Pilot in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

176000 mi

US $1200
replaced catalytic converters 

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2005 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Honda Pilot in Missouri, United States
Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
Aug 2013

185700 mi

US $72
Noise from intermediate bearing, replaced CV half shaft with rebuilt since it was high mileage and labor was already paid. 
Jan 2015 Failure of O2 sensor. Haven't replaced it yet. 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

118000 mi

US $43
Went in for recall and oil change. I was notified that the Rear Main Seal and axle joint need replacing. I have not had the work done yet. 
Honda Pilot in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

159000 mi

US $1200
Radiator corroded internally. Antifreeze and tranny fluid mixed, went into tranny. Radiator replaced. Tranny fluid flushed 3 times. New tranny needed when I can. Slips from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. 
Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

150000 mi

US $150
power steering pump and rack and pinion steering 
Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
Jan 2014

90700 mi

US $150
The Pilot would hesitate when the RPMS were low and the speed was approx. 40mph. 
Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

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. 
Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2014

108300 mi

US $900
Front and rear evaporators where replaced Replaced both rear shocks 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

280000 mi

US $3500
Timing belt broke. Replaced with a used engine. 
Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

140900 mi

US $300
Bearing failed in a pulley for the serpentine belt. 
Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada
May 2012 - Jan 2019
Dec 2014

99200 mi

C $90
Dead battery and heavy corrosion on positive terminal. 
Jul 2015

104160 mi

C $175
Air conditioning leak tested, nothing definitive but recharged. AC Cooling now excellent again. Terminal end replaced due to corrosion. 
Jan 2017

95840 mi

C $550
Ball joint replacement (including control arm) 
Feb 2017

119040 mi
New control arm (a Honda part installed by a Honda dealer) had burr and was causing squeaking. Mechanic filed the burr to stop the contact. 
Jun 2017

121520 mi

C $35
Power steering fluid top up. Was hearing a squeak when wheel turned all the way left or right. 
Oct 2017

125240 mi

C $57
Still hearing squeak. Inspected brakes just in case but nothing wrong. 
Mar 2018

128340 mi

C $200
Squeaky serpentine belt replacement. 
Honda Pilot in District of Columbia, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2010

95000 mi

US $700
transmisssion cooler line fitting blew out of radiator, losing all transmission fluid and engine coolant. Required a new radiator 
Aug 2012

147600 mi

US $700
radiator blew out transmission cooler fitting,dumped out all fluid in a block or so. very odd thing to happan. fortunately no tranny damage 
Nov 2015

163000 mi

US $530
Broken engine mount replaced 
Honda Pilot in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

127720 mi
Radiator replaced due to transmission cooler lines leaking. 
Honda Pilot in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

100000 mi

US $126
radiator fan relay 
Honda Pilot in Saskatchewan, Canada
Feb 2013 - Dec 2015
Mar 2013

71300 mi

C $1900
Replaced swaybar bushings and links. Idler pulley replaced. Replaced struts and shocks. It was time. Struts were bottoming and rear shocks were leaking. Shop replaced with M*****. The ride quality is very poor. Other owners take note, feel every pebble on the road. Removed & replaced with oem next k 
Sep 2013

74400 mi

C $1200
I had an ongoing clunk especially over washboard road. Told the shop to replace inner tie rod ends. They said they were okay. I said you can't tell that replace them. Clunk gone 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2022
Dec 2013

134000 mi
noted the oil pan will need replacing in the future based on bolt having oil around it but not at an active leak stage. 
Dec 2014

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. 
Dec 2015

157000 mi
Loud noise In front section of vehicle. Identified as power steering "issue". Asked if it could wait and advised it was not a pressing issue. 
Oct 2017

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. 
Dec 2017

182000 mi

US $350
Power steering box failing, repairs 
Dec 2021

200000 mi

US $500
Alternator - rebuilt 
Honda Pilot in Oregon, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Mar 2013

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. 
Sep 2013

115000 mi

US $200
Aftermarket radiator failure. Radiator replaced under warranty. Crimp seal failure. 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
May 2014 - Nov 2022
Jun 2015

68000 mi

US $8
Driver's side door shows "open" condition. Replaced switch, did not fix it. 
May 2016

72000 mi

US $351
"D" in gearshift indicator kept flashing. at high speeds. Traced to short in 4th clutch switch. Switch replaced. headlight lenses fogged. Dealership repolished them 
Aug 2022

90000 mi

US $1000
Key broke off in ignition; also added two new coded keys. 
Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2021
Nov 2014

132000 mi

US $98
I replaced 3/4 and 4/5 shift sensors aka pressure transducers. 
Nov 2016

163900 mi

US $20
Replaced original shock absorbers Replaced positive battery terminal. Original corroded and broke off end of wiring harness cable. 
Aug 2017

179000 mi

US $30
Right side sway bar end link replaced, curing clunking noise. 
Dec 2017

182000 mi

US $20
Removed some rattling exhaust Cat head shields, strapped the rest down with large hose clamps. 
Jan 2020

213999 mi

US $150
Transmission went downhill fast between 210,000 and 214,000 miles. Each time I changed the fluid I would get a boost in functionality (correct shifting) for a shorter period of time. Finally I could not change the ATF often enough and it always came out very dark, and the shifting was horrible. Took to a mechanic and he diagnosed it as needing a full rebuild. 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
Jun 2005 - May 2019
Jul 2005

500 mi
Dash squeak - dealer repaired - partially successful at time, but problem no longer persists 
Dec 2017

304000 mi

US $40
Replaced rear bank oxygen sensor due to P0420 code. Used Denso unit (had to splice due to accessibility issues). Cleared code and the code has not returned! 
Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States
- Oct 2012
Oct 2012

110000 mi

US $5000
Radiator failure and transmission failure due to poorly designed radiator. 
Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
- Dec 2009
Jul 2009

50000 mi
Front and side motor mounts 
Dec 2009

54000 mi
3rd and 4th gear shift pressure solenoids 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Feb 2013 - Feb 2018
Jul 2013

135000 mi

US $400
Replace radiator 
Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Apr 2015

165000 mi

US $400
Catalytic converter replaced. Purchased one on eBay with a 5 year warranty. 3 years and 30,000 miles later no issues. 
Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States
Jul 2016 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

277000 mi

US $800
Power steering pump  and oxygen sensors 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Jul 2020
Jun 2018

211000 mi

US $600
Gear lights flashing. 
Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2005 - Mar 2010
Nov 2005

14677 mi
Repair Rear Passenger Door Bottom Plastic Sill Plate that keeps popping out. Covered under warranty. 
Apr 2006

22903 mi
Replace Rear Pasenger Door Bottom Plastic Sill Plate that keeps popping out - repair did not last. Covered under warranty. 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

170000 mi

US $480
Valve adjustment rear bank. Codes indicated some valves were too tight. Honda master tech suggested this repair. 
Jun 2018

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. 
Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015

148700 mi

US $6000
Number 5 cylinder misfire causing the engine to fail. Engine had to be replaced 
Dec 2015

160000 mi

US $260
Wheel bearing replaced 
Mar 2016

173000 mi

US $500
Replaced 3 wheel bearings 
Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

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. 
Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
Apr 2013

187800 mi

US $900
catalytic converter 
Jun 2013

193000 mi

US $595
replaced starter 
Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

US $200
Replaced motor mounts 
Jul 2016

108800 mi

US $115
Replaced two transmission sensors due to Drive light flashing. 
Jun 2018

124000 mi

US $876
Transmission fluid leaking alot 
Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2016 - Jul 2019
Mar 2016

181000 mi

US $100
Engine misfire, due to loose spark plugs. Cylinder 6 - ignition coil melted onto spark plug. Local shop used a Perma Kit to re-thread spark plug. (Note replaced all ignition coils, along with spark plugs) 
Jun 2016

193000 mi
Pilot wasn't shifting into Overdrive. Needed Trans Fluid changed 
Honda Pilot in Michigan, United States
Apr 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

160000 mi

US $50
Bad thermostat Replaced Radiator fan relay 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Feb 2016 - Nov 2019
Mar 2016

150000 mi

US $110
Replaced rear shocks PCV Valve blocked. 
Aug 2016

154700 mi
Steering bacame very stiff. Replaced steering pump 
Dec 2016

159000 mi

US $300
New high pressure steering pump hose. 
Honda Pilot in Hawaii, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

65000 mi
A/C needed complete reconditioning, about $2000 in repairs 
Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2016
Dec 2015

178000 mi
2.left brake light out 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Aug 2008 - Nov 2013
Oct 2008

46000 mi
Drive indicator intermittent flashing. Diagnosis - transmission pressure switches. 
Jul 2011

75300 mi

US $1014
Steering felt 'loose'. Sway bar ends replaced under extended warranty. Cracked engine mounts (possibly due to recent accident), replaced under extended warranty 
Oct 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

77900 mi
American Honda replaced stereo unit with a brand new one. 
Nov 2013

97000 mi
Minor fluid leak at steering rack 
Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2017
Mar 2014

61000 mi

US $45
USED ONE FULL CANISTER 
Mar 2015

67000 mi
CEILING HEADER COMING DOWN DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FOAM THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE. REPAIR WAS NOT ATTEMPTED YET BECAUSE I NEED TO MAKE TIME TO TAKE AND LEAVE THE CAR AT THE SHOP 
Apr 2015

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! 
Jun 2015

67000 mi
FINALLY Repaired the head liner myself.rnPlace two "LED" Light fixtures in the center of headliner w/short screws and for the rest white THUMB PINS that miraculously are still holding and no one noticed them! 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 
Jan 2016

67300 mi

US $10
HEAD LINER WAS COMING OF, BUT MY WIFE CANNOT BE ONE DAY WITHOUT A CAR SO, I TRIED DIFFERENT METHODS. THE ONE THAT WORKED THE BEST WAS THUMB PINS, LOTS OF THEM, BU NO ONE LOOKS UP SO NO BODY NOTICES THEM. 
Apr 2016

74200 mi

US $650
A/C Clutch was slipping due to oil liking from inside the compressor. Entire Compressor was replaced. 
Sep 2016

76000 mi

US $425
new entry key-because old one stopped working. 
Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2018
Mar 2015

169000 mi

US $120
New sway bar bushings completely eliminated clunking from front end. 
May 2015

171000 mi

US $350
Had been smelling coolant for years with little loss of coolant. Started losing more rapidly so had Radiator, Hoses and Cap replaced. Mechanic thought thermostat would be fine w/o changing. Lower drivers side of radiator is where it leaked. 
Jun 2017

196000 mi

US $300
Inner CV boot was torn for a couple of months. They replaced the whole axle. 
Mar 2018

208000 mi

US $240
High pressure power steering hose leaking above the timing belt. Replaced washer, refilled power steering fluid. High pressure power steering hose was leaking. Replaced hose. 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Jul 2008 - Dec 2021
Oct 2008

48000 mi
The D light (to signify drive) was blinking so we took it in. The owners manual said it's a transmission problem when it blinks. The dealer couldn't replicate the problem when they took it out, so it wasn't fixed, but it's no longer blinking. Go figure. 
Sep 2015

122000 mi

US $900
Broken exhaust shield rattling. Replaced one shield. Re clamped another. 
May 2018

154000 mi

US $800
Replaced lower control arm due to failed ball joint 
Jul 2020

170000 mi

US $4700
Transmission needed to be rebuilt 
Honda Pilot in Oklahoma, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2009
Honda Pilot in Washington, United States
Mar 2009 - Aug 2013
Dec 2011

89000 mi

US $70
Rear Main Seal leaking. Used "Bars" Rear Main Seal fluids to tried to re-seal the unit. Worked for 2 weeks & started leaking again. 
Mar 2012

90000 mi

US $825
Rear Main Seal continued to leak, went into dealer for repairs. Cost over $800 labour for a $14 seal ring part. 
Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2009 - May 2019
Jan 2009

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. 
Jun 2009

61000 mi

US $150
loose/worn right inner tie rod end 
Nov 2011

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. 
Aug 2012

118600 mi

US $8
clunking noise at low speed on rough road noise still present after replacement of both sway bar links. One link was worn, however. Owner disconnected swaybar completely, isolated with a rag and drove. No noise. Owner replaced rubber bushings on frame. noise eliminated. 
Feb 2016

167000 mi

US $288
left lower ball joint found to be very loose. R&R both lower control arm assemblies. 
Dec 2016

178000 mi

US $230
Key fobs fell apart- remote door locks no longer work- tried new battery . Need to return as now the remote start won't work. 
Mar 2017

184000 mi

US $160
R&R left tie rod assembly. myself. 80.00 alignment 60.00 
Mar 2018

195000 mi

US $400
Right brake caliper was frozen. R&R both front calipers, rotors, and pads. 
Jun 2018

196000 mi

US $400
Replaced right tie rod end assembly. Realign.  Replaced rear sway bar links- one was broken off. Rattle was investigated. Rear brakes at metal. R&R parking brake shoes, hardware, rotor, calipers, and pads with new. #3 cat had a hole in it. Replaced cat. Now flex pipe has a leak. Not repaired yet. 
Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States
Mar 2008 - Nov 2021
Sep 2008

72000 mi

US $10
Left headlight bulb burned out. Owner replaced it. 
Apr 2010

93000 mi

US $10
Headlight replaced. 
Nov 2015

172000 mi

US $600
Starter motor froze. Needed new starter motor. 
Sep 2017

193000 mi

US $1200
Bushings worn on tie rods and stabilizer bars, replaced 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Jan 2018
May 2013

116000 mi

US $300
CD Changer stopped wotking. CD changer had to be replaced. 
Feb 2017

175000 mi

US $200
Catalytic Converter sensor 
Nov 2017

185000 mi

US $2500
Replace timing belt Replaced Starter And fix oil leak 
Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States
Oct 2007 - Sep 2016
May 2009

84000 mi
bad egr valve. 
Apr 2010

106000 mi

US $80
AC stopped working. System diagnosed, checked & re-charged. 
Feb 2012

143600 mi

US $550
O2 sensor replacements 
Jul 2012

151000 mi

US $2000
Main rear seal, timing belt & water pump replacement. 
Mar 2013

162000 mi

US $600
CV joint 
Jun 2013

169000 mi

US $200
Turn signal socket 
Aug 2013

172000 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator. Problem continued. Replaced AC clutch relay in attempt to fix problem (guess repair). Problem has resolved. 
Jan 2015

197000 mi

US $600
Boot was torn off; right front axel replaced. 
Jan 2016

217000 mi

US $1700
Rear bank CAT went bad. Had to be replaced. Brake calipers not operating in tandem....brake pads wore on one side, damaging rotors. 
May 2016

225000 mi

US $1200
Front bank O2 sensor and catalytic converter. 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2021
Jun 2016

76000 mi

US $2500
Steering rack broken anti sway bar also broken 
Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2008

67000 mi

US $300
A/C weak. dye added and recharged. 
Jun 2009

90000 mi

US $250
right front tie rod replaced 
Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2016
Jun 2011

71000 mi

US $400
Steering angle sensor was replaced. 
Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2013
Nov 2008

68000 mi
Passenger side floor was wet from leak at body behind right inner fender. Sealed and hopefully fixed leak. 
Jun 2010

98000 mi

US $50
replaced left rear wheel bearing 
Honda Pilot in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2011
Sep 2008

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. 
Apr 2009

70000 mi
When driving app. 30-35 MPH, you could feel a vibration coming from the transmission. It would not happen all the time, usually would happen when cold or just warmed up. Dlr replaced the EGR valve. Seemed to get batter but vibration returned. 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. 
Honda Pilot in West Virginia, United States
Feb 2007 - Jul 2018
Jan 2007

24000 mi
Replace leather cover on lower part of drivers seat 
Dec 2008

46000 mi

US $35
Drivers seat heater stopped functioning. One of the connectors came loose.  
Apr 2015

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. 
Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011

US $200
Leaking cv boot 
Honda Pilot in New Mexico, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2018
Sep 2012

103000 mi

US $1000
Replaced struts and shocks 
Mar 2017

155000 mi

US $1000
Replaced resistor for front fan. Disconnected rear fan. 
Honda Pilot in Nevada, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
Oct 2010

75800 mi

US $800
Needed front motor mount. 
Honda Pilot in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

91000 mi

US $360
both inner tie rods replaced at 91,000 miles 
Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

95000 mi

US $80
Right rear shock absorber failed. Replaced both rear shocks. 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Oct 2010

149000 mi

US $149
Check engine light w/error codes showing multiple cylinders misfiring. Removed and replaced the egr valve, front brake pads, engine oil and filter. The misfire issue improved but did not fully go away. 
Jun 2011

159000 mi

US $70
Replaced rear brake pads. Right rear caliper bolts were frozen to the caliper pins. Had to break the bolts and replaced pins and bolts. 
Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2014
Dec 2010

127000 mi
Shield under car vibrates when hit by wind. 
Jul 2013

178800 mi
Cel came on intermittently, code said transmission related. Dealer could not see an issue. 
Feb 2014

192900 mi

US $360
Check engine light 
Honda Pilot in Indiana, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2016
Sep 2013

87000 mi

US $650
Power steering pump Compressor replaced 
Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012

64000 mi

US $1800
exhaust system 
Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
Jul 2013

130000 mi

US $400
Radiator replacement. It's been a great car, first thing that ever broke on it. 
Honda Pilot in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
Aug 2010

72000 mi

US $250
Rear driver side shock leaking, replaced both rear shocks 
Dec 2011

99000 mi
Transmission increasingly rough when cold. Tailgate had begun to rattle. Struts were also near their end of life.  
Honda Pilot in Oregon, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

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. 
Honda Pilot in Washington, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2015
Jul 2010

61000 mi
Door lock actuator. 
Nov 2010

63600 mi

US $650
heard a steady humming noise that sounded like I had big mud tires on. I took to the dealer and as I suspected the wheel bearings were bad. They replaced with new and had to do alignment. I feel that was premature failure. 
May 2011

66400 mi
when driving at speeds of roughly 35 mph with light to no acceleration there was a shudder. Took to dealer many times and was told no problems. Finally got it to replicate and wound up being the torque convertor intermittently locking up 
Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

53000 mi

US $850
A gyroscope failed on the vehicle stability assist system (VSA). VSA caused Pilot to brake spontaneously as a result. 
Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States
Apr 2010 - May 2015
Jul 2010

87700 mi

US $1900
The starter went out, the extended warranty did not cover the cost.  Dealer also charged me $30 for a light bulb despite me requesting that they don't repair it. 
Sep 2011

110000 mi

US $600
Tranny issues, would not shift, flush, sensor replaced, re flashed. Wheel bearing replaced. 
Apr 2013

138800 mi

US $300
Stabilizer link in rear was bad Transmission mount was cracked 
Feb 2014

158100 mi

US $550
Rear stabilizer links were bad 
May 2014

163000 mi

US $500
Inner tie rods had to be replaced. 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2013
Dec 2010

63000 mi
Replaced transmission and missing engine bolt 
Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2015
Sep 2011

52000 mi
Heat shield broke free from mounting bolt near catalytic converter. The bolt was removed and reinstalled with a large washer, giving the bolt a way to grab onto the heat shield. Was so simple they didn't even charge me for the repair. 
Jan 2012

76000 mi

US $85
Car started and had VTM-4, VSA, and MIL lights turn on. Shutting off and restarting cleared all but MIL. Dealer ran a series of tests and reflashed the engine control module. 
Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2014
Mar 2013

91000 mi

US $800
Catalytic convertor and O2 sensor replaced. 

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2005 Honda Pilot 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Honda in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

34000 mi
weather stripping around the back tailgate was came loose. 
Jun 2007

41000 mi

US $643
Leather on left side of driver seat is cracked. Paint chips on front of hood IMMEDIATELY rusted. 
Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

31000 mi

US $250
A/C fan motor burnt out. 

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