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2004 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Honda Pilot suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

26040 mi

C $360
changed inner tie rods and did alignment 

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2004 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

158000 mi

US $725
Replaced original shocks (rear). And struts(front) 
130700 mi

US $700
Rear shocks failed and ruined rear tires. Replace tires and rear shocks. 
134000 mi

US $494
Replace front struts 
169000 mi

US $635
Replaced worn struts and shocks. 
174000 mi

US $298
Bushings needed to be replaced 
205000 mi

US $200
Replaced lower control arm bushings 
135000 mi

US $40
screeching sound when turning left on cold engine. first thought was to replace steering pump (quoted by various dealerships between $600 and $800). Ended up replacing two O Rings myself. Cost - $2, took about 1 hour remove/put back pump. 
172000 mi

US $5
air in the power steering. Replace O-ring 
195000 mi

US $600
Steering fluid leaking from under the car. Replaced the line that goes to the steering pump 
118000 mi

US $350
The front bushings were both cracked and had to be replaced. 
121000 mi

US $950
Power steering assembly had started to leak and steering was sloppy. Replaced assembly 
137100 mi

US $600
Clunking over bumps. Replaced sway bar and control arm bushings. 
140000 mi

US $600
Replaced inner and outer tie rod ends on both sides. Replaced driver's side front wheel bearing. 
155000 mi

US $680
Clunking. Both front struts replaced 
160000 mi

US $100
Had become misaligned and required realignment. 
195000 mi

US $900
Power steering pump and send/return lilnes. 
141000 mi

US $100
Rear Shocks 
188000 mi

US $3
Replaced power steering system O ring. 
143000 mi

US $11
Power steering pump making noise. Air bubbles in reservoir. Replaced two o-rings on pump and replaced fluid. Easy fix. 
104036 mi

C $1545
replace rear sway bar link 
195000 mi

US $630
Clunking on going over bumps at low speeds. Replacement of Swaybar links and swaybar bushings(4) 
197000 mi

US $655
I had noticed a light knocking from the front end when I went over bumps. The sway bar bushings had to be replaced Noticed a slight knocking from the front end as I went over bumps. Right Front tie rod end replaced 
160000 mi

US $50
had to replace the tie-rod. 
72000 mi

US $180
Lately there was a "wobble" in the front end when I went over bumps at slow speeds. Mechanic looked at it during a routine oil change and brake fluid flush and noticed INNER tie rod end was bad. They replaced driver side INNER tie rod end. Problem solved. 
64000 mi

US $110
No problem just replaced the orginal rear shocks at 64,000 miles. The ride improved greatly. 
73000 mi

US $100
Shocks in rear 
82000 mi

US $641
Power steering pump noise 
99000 mi

US $213
Replaced broken rear stabilizer link  
108000 mi Replaced shocks/struts/tie-rod ends/sway bars 
187000 mi

US $450
Front right tie-rod bent causing steering wheel vibration and slight pull to the right 
192000 mi

US $550
Couldn't pinpoint why car was pulling so hard to the right. Shop obviously couldn't figure it out either charging me for time and four-wheel tire rotation that had just been accomplished a week prior during routine oil change. 
120300 mi

US $1667
A rear wheel bearing had to be replaced, $987. Front struts replaced as well as rear shocks, $680. 
199400 mi

US $200
Power steering box reseal fix 
76000 mi

US $50
Rear shock leaking. replace both rear shocks. 
79000 mi

US $450
New front struts installed. 
156000 mi

US $1200
new lower front control arms, strut mounts, struts. rear shocks. 
239000 mi

US $175
Vertical sway bar tie rod and rubber bushing required replacement both sides. 
84000 mi replaced power steering hose 

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2004 Honda Pilot 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

97700 mi

US $50
Leaking Shock Absorber Worn/Cracked suspension bushings 

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