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Honda Pilot Reliability Comparisons

Honda Pilot Reliability:

You won't find Honda Pilot reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Honda Pilot truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Honda Pilot reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Honda Pilot was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda Pilot has been recently.

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Honda Pilot Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Honda Pilot.

Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Honda Pilot 28 Pilots, 7.1 months of data per Pilot, average 6200 miles18
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Honda Pilot 53 Pilots, 10.3 months of data per Pilot, average 22200 miles29
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Honda Pilot 32 Pilots, 10.7 months of data per Pilot, average 35300 miles25
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Honda Pilot 61 Pilots, 9.5 months of data per Pilot, average 52800 miles

Redesigned for this model year.39
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Honda Pilot 31 Pilots, 9.6 months of data per Pilot, average 62600 miles12
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Honda Pilot 40 Pilots, 9.4 months of data per Pilot, average 71400 miles16
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Honda Pilot 58 Pilots, 9.3 months of data per Pilot, average 84100 miles

42
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Honda Pilot 46 Pilots, 9.3 months of data per Pilot, average 103100 miles22
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Honda Pilot 40 Pilots, 8.3 months of data per Pilot, average 111300 miles36
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Honda Pilot 42 Pilots, 9.9 months of data per Pilot, average 139000 miles

First model year.60
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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Honda Pilot Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Acura MDX 36 MDXs, 7.2 months of data per MDX, average 6500 miles9
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Acura MDX 29 MDXs, 9.6 months of data per MDX, average 18700 miles35
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Acura MDX 30 MDXs, 8.7 months of data per MDX, average 27800 miles18
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Acura MDX 29 MDXs, 9.0 months of data per MDX, average 39900 miles

28
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Acura MDX 53 MDXs, 9.6 months of data per MDX, average 61200 miles

59
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Acura MDX 61 MDXs, 8.9 months of data per MDX, average 65600 miles

First model year of second-generation MDX. 53
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Acura MDX 30 MDXs, 9.5 months of data per MDX, average 80700 miles

25
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Acura MDX 29 MDXs, 9.7 months of data per MDX, average 109700 miles

51
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Acura MDX 35 MDXs, 9.3 months of data per MDX, average 117100 miles

41
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Acura MDX   21 MDXs, 8.6 months of data per MDX, average 113600 miles

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2002 Acura MDX   21 MDXs, 8.6 months of data per MDX, average 140900 miles

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2001 Acura MDX 30 MDXs, 7.7 months of data per MDX, average 125900 miles

41
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 GMC Acadia 47 Acadias, 7.2 months of data per Acadia, average 9900 miles18
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 GMC Acadia 93 Acadias, 10.0 months of data per Acadia, average 20400 miles27
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 GMC Acadia 72 Acadias, 9.7 months of data per Acadia, average 33600 miles70
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 GMC Acadia 108 Acadias, 9.6 months of data per Acadia, average 49800 miles

59
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 GMC Acadia 145 Acadias, 10.2 months of data per Acadia, average 59400 miles

Common problem with 3-5-R wave plate failures inside the transmission. Part upgraded before the 2009 model year.79
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 GMC Acadia 50 Acadias, 10.1 months of data per Acadia, average 72100 miles

57
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Nissan Pathfinder   17 Pathfinders, 8.5 months of data per Pathfinder, average 68900 miles

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder   10 Pathfinders, 10.5 months of data per Pathfinder, average 70600 miles

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder   15 Pathfinders, 9.5 months of data per Pathfinder, average 77100 miles

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder   24 Pathfinders, 8.4 months of data per Pathfinder, average 91600 miles

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2003 Nissan Pathfinder   18 Pathfinders, 9.6 months of data per Pathfinder, average 112700 miles

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2002 Nissan Pathfinder   16 Pathfinders, 8.2 months of data per Pathfinder, average 121400 miles

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder   21 Pathfinders, 8.4 months of data per Pathfinder, average 132900 miles

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder   15 Pathfinders, 9.4 months of data per Pathfinder, average 144300 miles

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder   10 Pathfinders, 9.1 months of data per Pathfinder, average 174000 miles

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2011 Toyota 4Runner   19 4Runners, 10.3 months of data per 4Runner, average 19000 miles

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2010 Toyota 4Runner 37 4Runners, 10.1 months of data per 4Runner, average 32200 miles16
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Toyota 4Runner 28 4Runners, 9.6 months of data per 4Runner, average 63500 miles9
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Toyota 4Runner 39 4Runners, 9.8 months of data per 4Runner, average 64900 miles16
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Toyota 4Runner 38 4Runners, 9.4 months of data per 4Runner, average 79800 miles17
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Toyota 4Runner 35 4Runners, 9.6 months of data per 4Runner, average 94400 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Toyota 4Runner 30 4Runners, 11.0 months of data per 4Runner, average 109100 miles40
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Toyota 4Runner   16 4Runners, 8.5 months of data per 4Runner, average 113700 miles

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2000 Toyota 4Runner   17 4Runners, 6.1 months of data per 4Runner, average 148400 miles

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1999 Toyota 4Runner 26 4Runners, 9.0 months of data per 4Runner, average 198500 miles56
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1998 Toyota 4Runner   16 4Runners, 8.8 months of data per 4Runner, average 181800 miles

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1997 Toyota 4Runner   11 4Runners, 5.5 months of data per 4Runner, average 190000 miles

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2012 Toyota Highlander 39 Highlanders, 8.2 months of data per Highlander, average 8400 miles8
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Toyota Highlander 26 Highlanders, 9.5 months of data per Highlander, average 22400 miles20
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Toyota Highlander 28 Highlanders, 8.9 months of data per Highlander, average 29300 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Toyota Highlander   21 Highlanders, 7.9 months of data per Highlander, average 41300 miles

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2008 Toyota Highlander 41 Highlanders, 9.3 months of data per Highlander, average 54500 miles22
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Toyota Highlander   12 Highlanders, 8.7 months of data per Highlander, average 79300 miles

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2006 Toyota Highlander 30 Highlanders, 9.2 months of data per Highlander, average 85400 miles13
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Toyota Highlander   17 Highlanders, 8.5 months of data per Highlander, average 95500 miles

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2004 Toyota Highlander 34 Highlanders, 9.7 months of data per Highlander, average 101700 miles18
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Toyota Highlander   11 Highlanders, 8.6 months of data per Highlander, average 125100 miles

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2002 Toyota Highlander   12 Highlanders, 8.5 months of data per Highlander, average 118100 miles

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2001 Toyota Highlander   14 Highlanders, 8.7 months of data per Highlander, average 114200 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Honda Pilot

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What Our Members Are Saying about Honda Pilot Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Honda Pilot: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Consumer reports show excellent reliability, and resale value is high.
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Personal history & research
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 The previous style has been around for 5 years and the results are strong, so the new one should be just as reliable and dependable.
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 THis suv is an excellent driving auto. There is a ton of room and perfect for my family of 4. The 3rd row seats are an excellent addition so family and friends can go in one car. THe interior is well thought out and ergonomic. Its an excellent suv.
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Honda offers very reliable vehicles and I know first had as I typically do many of the maintenance items.
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 HOnda just has a good rep
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 honda quality and resale value.
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Bulletptoof when compared to the majority of the market offerrings.
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 very high build quality-although we have a transmission leak.
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Rated highest by CU family member works in maintance and claimed that repairs were very low.
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Its a Honda, they are always rated very high in all the publications i subscribe to
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Better reputation for Honda than for Ford.
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Its a Honda
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Has 50K and have only had to do routine maintance
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 typical of all Hondas - bulletproof.
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 The Pilot has had few problems after the first model year. Interestingly, ours has not held up as well as I would have expected.
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 I bought preowned certified at 48K mi and I am 98 now with no money spent on anything but maint. Nuff said.
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Trust the way honda builds vehicles.
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 40 monthes in a row never had a single problem
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 3-1/2 years, 22,000 miles, never saw a garage for any repairs. Astounding reliability, second to none.
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Much better than the Town and Country we are replacing. Hopefully new enough to be beyond the transmission problems I have heard of on earlier model years.
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 never breaks down. will be able to have for 10 years
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 All normal, scheduled maintenance requirements are easily performed my the owner. Abundant DIY and How-to papres on the internet. Most parts available on the internet at 1/2 dealer price.
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Be it a 5 minute drive to the store, a 100 mile work commute, or a 2,800 mile road trip, this vehicle has been nothing less than reliable.
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 65k miles, without any repairs.
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 HONDA RELIABILITY
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 No break downs or surprise maintanence bills
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 46k trouble free miles
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 At over 5 years age and purchased new, we have had no major breakdowns and only one major recall to adjust the transmisson oil jet for 2nd gear.
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Its a Honda! Regular maintenance provides you with a vehicle that can always be counted on.
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 very few repairs in 140,000 miles
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Initially for 80,000 km or 48,000 mi it was great since hen there has been a gradually deterioration with parts breaking and some no longer working.

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