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Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 2340 repairs.
Honda Pilot transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 161 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 52000 mi | Transmission surging. Dealer said it just needed fluid replaced. |
2020 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 34000 mi | The TCU is replaced. The Pilot has a bad or malfunctioning TCU. bad car. Honda is not as reliable as models of the past. |
2018 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 55800 mi | Transmission and torque converter replaced under warranty |
2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 87000 mi US $500 |
right front axle replaced |
2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 11000 mi | Car makes whining noise at high speed above 70 mph when accelerating and stops as soon as release accelator. Dear said they can not duplicate. Repair was unsuccessful. |
2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $250 |
Transmission giving error codes and messages on dashboard. Also over heating. Took to Dealer and they were not exactly sure what caused the problem they could not find error codes in the computer however they change the transmission fluid and some other checks and the problem seems to be fixed. |
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38085 mi | Automatic shifting jerky at times below 50 mph. Dealer suggested adjusting transmission software. This didn’t solve problem but wasn’t determined to be a failed fix until driving over several hundred more miles. |
| 38662 mi | Transmission failed. Dashboard light stated transmission failure. Honda dealership was called and they sent tow truck. Determined the original factory installed nine gear German transmission that was a new model specifically fitted for the Honda Pilot was poorly made (known to the industry) and Honda replaced transmission with a rebuilt one. Dealership kept car for extensive period to ensure new transmission functioned properly, and all electrical systems connected to it worked properly. Update: Almost two years later with 10,000 miles on new transmission, problem appears to be solved. For how long, good question. |
| 21000 mi | Poor shifting and slow operation of the shifter. |
| 58000 mi | Transmission warmer failed. Honda replaced transmission, trans warmer, radiator, hoses, fluids and other parts that are touched by transmission fluid |
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 9000 mi | Erractic shifting observed. |
| 54000 mi US $103 |
Rough shifting, particularly when the engine was cold. Dealer claimed that the fluid was dirty and required changing, despite the fact that it had just been changed a few thousand miles earlier. |
2015 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Transmission was replaced due to case porosity |
| 165000 mi US $440 |
Replaced driver side drive axle. |
2014 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi | Transmission cooler line had developed a small leak caught by techs during routine oil change. We left it for a week or two while the dealer waited to get the part in and checked the trans fluid level in the mean time. I didnt have to add fluid at all. Replacement was covered under Honda certified pre-owned warranty. |
2014 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $210 |
svt sensor failed lots of warning lights came on |
2013 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $185 |
Boot was leaking when I bought car. Did not notice until 2nd week. Dealer would not repair(not Honda dealership) New CV joint assembly installed Update to repair. I got a call from the GM for the dealership where I bought the car.He was upset that his people had not offered to repair the vehicle. He insisted I send him the bill and he would reimburse me and he did. So, all good for now. |
| 66000 mi US $90 |
P0847 code for 3rd gear pressure sensor. Replaced sensor. Fixed |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
Passenger CV axle causing throttle dependent vibration between 70-75 mph. CV boots showed no visible problems. |
| 28000 mi | Had computer flashed and proppeller shaft replaced as tsb 14-078 for drivetrain vibration |
2013 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 63500 mi | left front axle was replaced |
| 66000 mi | right front axle was replaced |
| 11300 mi US $180 |
Transmission shuddering at highway speeds and lurching at slower speeds. Transmission fluid leak into transmission coolant suspected. Dealer unable to fix problem during this repair visit. |
| 13000 mi | I traded in the Pilot for a new car so that I didn't have to deal with the headache and hassle with the tranmission repairs. |
| 16000 mi | VCM vibration increasing. Very noticeable from 35MPH - 45MPH. Significant vibration thru driver seat and arm rest; no vibration thru steering wheel. American Honda says its normal. Very unhappy with Honda. Lousy engineering. |
| 16000 mi | Unusual vibration from 35-55MPH. |
| 65000 mi | There's a speed-dependent sound that I believe is the front or rear axle bearing. Brought it to a shop, but they couldn't figure out the problem. Said it was the tires (which are at 25000 miles). THey said they need to change the tires first before doing the bearings. This is silly because a week before I had the tires rotated and the sound did not follow the tires. |
| 61000 mi US $100 |
Shudder in transmission |
| 54500 mi US $60 |
Vibration that occurs after the engine is fully warmed up. Mechanic confirmed the issue, reviewed Honda TSB database and referred me to the Honda dealership. |
| 59000 mi US $110 |
The drivetrain vibrates when in eco mode when the engine deactivates cylinders. Tech performed tsb, which Improved but did not fix the issue. Dealer states that all Pilots have that vibration, especially in cold weather. |
2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $730 |
CV axle boot leaking |
| 48000 mi US $350 |
Front Half axle clicking, replaced with Honda factory front axle |
| 91000 mi US $600 |
Leaking CV joint was causing roughness upon acceleration. Had to replace passenger side CV joint. |
2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $1341 |
Clicking noise heard when turning to the left. Both front axles replaced. Had to drop exhaust, torch bracket around catalytic converter and apply torch to remove right axle. Boots were not torn, no sign of leaking. |
| 92000 mi US $220 |
4th gear pressure switch was failing, thus illuminating the "check engine," light and a flashing "D" indicator on the instrument panel. Had independent Honda repair shop replace the sensor. Vehicle also had its spark plugs replaced and routine fluid changes (oil, transmission, rear differential). |
| 65000 mi | Replaced driveshaft and center carrier bearing |
| 94000 mi US $600 |
Weird popping sound on slow moving 90 degree turns. Dealer replaced passenger axle, claimed that the boot was ruptured and lost all grease. The popping sound is still occurring after repair. |
2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi | Broken left cv axle. Repaired under certified warranty |
| 133000 mi US $350 |
Cv axle replaced |
| 71000 mi US $35 |
3rd clutch sensor failed code p0348 ($35). Replaced sensor at home along with transmission flush. Caused stutter between 25-30 mph. These steps corrected the problem. Recommend changing fluid more frequently than suggested. |
| 25000 mi US $679 |
Drained and changed oil to new Honda DW1 Auto Transmission Fluid and performed 30,000 mile tune up. |
2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 58000 mi | Replaced gear 3 and 4 pressure sensors |
| 89000 mi | Rough clunky shifting |
| 154000 mi US $350 |
Left Front CV axle replace (OEM), 2 front tires (Uniroyal), Full synthetic Oil change |
| 39000 mi | 3rd gear pressure sensor/sender failed and was replaced under extended warranty |
| 88000 mi US $50 |
Transmission pressure sensor failure. |
| 157000 mi US $37 |
4th gear clutch pressure sensor failed. Replaced sensor and crush washer |
2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 14000 mi | Vehicle taken in for transmission shudder when shifting into second gear. |
| 58100 mi US $328 |
Flashing shift (D) indicator. Replaced 3rd gear pressure switch. |
2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 81000 mi | Transmission oil pressure switch needed to be replaced. |
| 35000 mi | Replaced torn cv boot. |
| 59520 mi C $160 |
3rd gear pressure switch faulty and replaced under warrenty |
| 59520 mi | Transmission shudder when shifting into drive, intermittent issue. |
| 80000 mi | Repaired or replaced failed transmission sensor. |
| 36360 mi C $900 |
Main shaft bearing needed replacement. Had to change the whole shaft. |
| 67000 mi | Engine light went on since. Trans slow to shift into 3rd |
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 58000 mi | 2 bolts loose 2 bolts missing at transmission and drive shaft connection. |
| 128000 mi US $1200 |
Driver and passenger axle replacement |
| 69500 mi | Propeller shaft replaced because I was having a persistent vibration at highway speeds. |
| 127000 mi US $700 |
New 3rd gear solenoid |
| 187900 mi US $4208 |
Light flashing took in had tyranny replaced |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Drain and Fill Trans fluid, drain and fill rear diff fluid |
| 47300 mi | All previous warning lights returned about 2 weeks after previous repair. Dealer replaced both Power Control Module and Electronics Control Module. No problems have re-occurred now after about 5 weeks (keeping fingers crossed!). |
| 124000 mi US $600 |
CV joint and front axle replacement. |
2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 114000 mi US $800 |
Problem occur just a few months after owning the car, assuming the trans fluid never done. Flush it put new Honda Fluid in few days later shows sign on leaking, take it to trans shop replace front seal, torque converter seal, two axles seal. |
| 94240 mi C $350 |
Up stream sensor 1 bank 1 O2 Sensor |
2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 383000 mi US $8000 |
Needed new transmission |
| 103000 mi US $2218 |
The transmission suddenly and totally failed, with no advanced warning, as the owner was driving it on city streets. The car was towed to the dealer where the dealer replaced the transmission. |
| 3000 mi | Check for oil leak-requires replacement of seals between transfer case and transmission Replaced the seals but then noticed the transmission input shaft seal was also bad so it had to be ordered causing the car to be kept overnight. |
| 18600 mi C $800 |
Front left CV axle worn. Likely a defective part as the vehicle only has 30,000 km. Front left CV axle needed replacement. Likely a defective part as wear unlikely over so few kms? |
| 142400 mi US $602 |
Replaced trans axle seal |
| 175000 mi | Transmission died! |
2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | Oil leak at rear main seal. |
| 51000 mi US $200 |
Indication: Warning lights of the wrench symbol, engine symbol and VTM4. Symptom: 4 wheel drive will not engage Fix: Position sensor re-memorization Results: Not effective |
| 189000 mi US $900 |
Pedal position sensor replacement |
| 70000 mi US $2000 |
Wouldn't shift. |
2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $100 |
Differential issue |
| 85000 mi US $236 |
Passenger front CV axles replaced |
| 163000 mi US $1100 |
CV boot covers |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Rt front axle leak where axle inserts into trans. replaced seal, part $12 labor $85. |
| 119300 mi | left front axle seal replaced as was leaking due to slight nick in the seal possibly from install, previously replaced by same shop 6 months earlier so they replaced at no charge |
| 133000 mi | Left front axle seal leak, shop replaced under warranty from previous repair. |
2006 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $700 |
Axle |
| 168000 mi US $60 |
Replaced transmission range switch. Symptoms were engine would not crank when key was turned, intermittently. Trans indicated park and drive at same time. |
| 158100 mi C $348 |
VTM, DSM4 and check engine light would come on together intermittently and I was not able to accelerate. I had to pull over and restart in order to continue driving. |
2006 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $200 |
Small leak around transmission power train shaft. Proactively had seal replaced. |
| 113000 mi US $860 |
transmission noise when accelerating under 35mph |
| 114000 mi | transmission noise |
| 210000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Both Front Axles |
| 41000 mi | Rear main seal was leaking and had to be replaced. Transmission was damaged by technician and so a shifting solenoid was replaced as well as another gasket and an o ring. |
| 130820 mi C $17 |
Right hand inner CV boot small end strap let go, and grease oozed out. Bought boot kit with straps, grease and clamps from NAPA for $16.99, cut both large and small clamps off of the inner right boot, cleaned out old grease. installed new grease and installed new clamps, used old boot, all good now. |
| 124000 mi C $1100 |
Front "U" joint was seized so the whole propellar shaft had to be changed. |
| 262000 mi US $1500 |
Passenger side CV boot was found to be extremely torn. Repair shop discovered that replacing the entire CV axle was cheaper than repairing the old axle so it was just replaced as a whole unit. |
| 113000 mi US $550 |
One Front axle was beginning to leak |
| 125000 mi US $500 |
Transmission line rusted.all fluid lost.no damage to system other than line. |
| 107500 mi | Leaking coolant lines between radiator and transmission. |
| 203000 mi US $450 |
Replaced 4 CV axels. In reality only 1 was bad and needing to be replaced, but replaced all 4 for consistency. |
2005 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 211000 mi US $600 |
Gear lights flashing. |
| 110000 mi US $5000 |
Radiator failure and transmission failure due to poorly designed radiator. |
| 170000 mi US $4700 |
Transmission needed to be rebuilt |
| 72000 mi US $351 |
"D" in gearshift indicator kept flashing. at high speeds. Traced to short in 4th clutch switch. Switch replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $600 |
CV joint |
| 197000 mi US $600 |
Boot was torn off; right front axel replaced. |
| 185700 mi US $72 |
Noise from intermediate bearing, replaced CV half shaft with rebuilt since it was high mileage and labor was already paid. |
| 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 |
| 63000 mi | Replaced transmission and missing engine bolt |
| 132000 mi US $98 |
I replaced 3/4 and 4/5 shift sensors aka pressure transducers. |
| 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. |
| 99000 mi | Transmission increasingly rough when cold. |
| 54000 mi | 3rd and 4th gear shift pressure solenoids |
| 178800 mi | Cel came on intermittently, code said transmission related. Dealer could not see an issue. |
| 192900 mi US $360 |
Check engine light |
| 196000 mi US $300 |
Inner CV boot was torn for a couple of months. They replaced the whole axle. |
| 193000 mi | Pilot wasn't shifting into Overdrive. Needed Trans Fluid changed |
| 108800 mi US $115 |
Replaced two transmission sensors due to Drive light flashing. |
| 124000 mi US $876 |
Transmission fluid leaking alot |
| 46000 mi | Drive indicator intermittent flashing. Diagnosis - transmission pressure switches. |
| 103500 mi US $200 |
Leaking cv boot |
| 87000 mi US $150 |
The Pilot would hesitate when the RPMS were low and the speed was approx. 40mph. |
2004 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 183000 mi US $70 |
P1740 transmission pressure switch code set in TCM. Replaced both 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches as recommended in Honda forums |
| 129500 mi | Transmission light blinking intermittently, later cleared up on its own. |
| 187000 mi US $450 |
Gasket leak in VTM4 differential; needs fluid replacement |
| 191000 mi | Loaned to my son in Phoenix, who didn't check transmission fluid level. When visiting, found it was bone dry. Refilled, but the damage was done, needed rebuild or replacement costing more than the car's value. Sold via Peddle.com |
| 108200 mi US $350 |
replaced a switch on the transmission. |
| 186700 mi US $200 |
Shift sensor replacement |
| 103700 mi US $1540 |
DEALER THINKS I MAY NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION IE 45OO DOLLARS. THE CAR MAKES BUMPING SOUND. WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES HARD. SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT TRYING TO DOWNSHIFT. HE IS NOT SURE THOUGH. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN HONDA PRODUCT |
| 108000 mi | Intermittent problem with transmission when sold. Not about to fail, but afraid it might eventually. |
| 150000 mi US $5000 |
Automatic transmission got rough, started getting difficult to get in reverse, then was too rough to drive |
| 110000 mi US $870 |
Pressure switch failure. |
| 96238 mi C $105 |
vtm4 flashing. |
| 105637 mi C $367 |
seals |
| 113387 mi C $100 |
fluids |
| 93000 mi | SES light was set. DTC code read was P0730 indicating a problem in the shift control system. Light was set when car was started in morning. Transmission fluid was on the low end of normal. Added fluid to bring to full mark. No recurrence. |
| 175000 mi US $2800 |
Transmission blown. Needed replacement |
| 49000 mi | "Blinking D" light. Common occurrence in these Pilots, according to discussion boards. Diagnostic code P0845. "Third gear pressure switch." I asked the service rep to please as Honda to take care of it as this is a common problem and I don't think... |
2003 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 149900 mi | Change transmission |
2003 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 228600 mi US $2800 |
Transmission was rebuilt. |
| 145000 mi | Needed new transmission when sold. |
| 137000 mi US $5200 |
Total Transmission failure, 3 and 4th gears bad. honda recommends total replacement |
| 117500 mi US $3500 |
2nd time we have repaired/replaced transmission. first time was about 83,000 miles. |
| 180000 mi US $2500 |
Shift solenoid was replaced but the Pilot is still revving a bit when trying to shift into 2nd gear. |
| 96000 mi | Transmission would suddenly downshift 2 gears while constant driving at a constant speed. Very hard, abrupt downshift that if uncorrected would have eventually destroyed the transmission and drivetrain. Transmission replaced, but still has probs. |
| 98000 mi | The replacement transmission was replaced again. This time it works fine 2000 miles later. |
| 197000 mi US $2400 |
Ordered new transmission due to failure of original equipment transmission, at about 197000. Note that this transmission had been the subject of a recall by Honda in 2004. |
| 147000 mi US $2150 |
Entire Transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit |
| 187000 mi | Started making a terrible grinding noise and would stall and jump when put into gear. |
| 122000 mi US $525 |
replaced CV axle |
| 157300 mi US $172 |
Inconsistent engine rpm's at idle speed. Replaced transmission 4th gear pressure switch. |
| 193600 mi US $462 |
Noticed transmission slipping when it shifted. Malfunction light came on. Dealer suggested getting vehicle towed. Replaced 4th gear transmission switch. |
| 195000 mi US $60 |
Gearshift difficult to shift into gear. Believe shift cable was seized, possibly related to work done in August. Adjusted shifter cable. |
| 138000 mi US $2600 |
Driver noticed transmission was slipping significantly while driving...drove straight to our regular repair shop. Replaced transmission. Replaced transmission |
| 188700 mi US $457 |
Repair shop noticed that rear axles was worn and needed to be replaced. ($231 incl. labor) |
| 182700 mi US $450 |
Replaced solenoid on previously installed rebuilt transmission. |
| 217000 mi US $386 |
R+R front & side engine mounts, induction cleaning, swa arm links, AIC valve |
| 131300 mi US $370 |
Front right CV boot cracked and leaked out grease. Installed new axles on both sides. Partsgeek.com had new axles for $45/ea! |
| 66000 mi US $217 |
Shifter interlock locked in "Parked" position. Dealer replaced broken "break light switch" - $115. Dealer charged $91 for 1h diagnostics labor to check for transmission/engine oil leaks, engine mount problems. |
| 186000 mi US $180 |
Odd vibration in the transmission traced to the Torque Converter. The cost to repair this was between $3k and $3500. I decided to not get this replaced at this time. |
| 114000 mi US $55 |
Lockup engaging and disengaging at about 40 mph. Engine RPM fluction accompanying. CEL code 1491 (insufficient flow, EGR) hard starting, poor idle. cleaned EGR passages. |
| 141700 mi US $600 |
drive D light was blinking. 4th gear pressure switch was replaced.abs, vtm, brake lights were always on. humming noise from drive train above 20 miles an hour. Some gears needed lubricating |
| 180000 mi | Died, no longer drivable |
| 108000 mi | Transmission Service |
| 99000 mi | replaced transmission due to excessive noise |
| 178000 mi US $1000 |
replaced transmission again due to excessive noise. |
| 124620 mi C $100 |
All wheel drive system - awaiting final determination |
| 128340 mi C $500 |
All wheel drive system - replaced linkage I think |
| 129580 mi C $450 |
Continued problem with all wheel drive system. $200. |
| 135780 mi C $200 |
Transmission not shifting properly. Codes suggested needed new transmission - but after resetting system by disconnecting battery for 24hrs the problem has disappeared |
| 146940 mi C $350 |
Prior problem with all wheel drive system - repaired by fixing electrical faults |
| 203360 mi C $900 |
Rear drive system |
| 212040 mi | Not shifting gears properly |
| 238000 mi | Transmission was getting hard to shift from park to drive. Took off a cover on the bottom of trans and lubricated it. |
| 196000 mi | transmission slipping between 2 & 3 gear |
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