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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 223 repairs.
2004 Honda Pilot transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 110000 mi US $870 |
Pressure switch failure. |
| 175000 mi US $2800 |
Transmission blown. Needed replacement |
| 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 |
| 96238 mi C $105 |
vtm4 flashing. |
| 105637 mi C $367 |
seals |
| 113387 mi C $100 |
fluids |
| 186700 mi US $200 |
Shift sensor replacement |
| 129500 mi | Transmission light blinking intermittently, later cleared up on its own. |
| 187000 mi US $450 |
Gasket leak in VTM4 differential; needs fluid 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... |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 108200 mi US $350 |
replaced a switch on the transmission. |
| 150000 mi US $5000 |
Automatic transmission got rough, started getting difficult to get in reverse, then was too rough to drive |
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