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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%)

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2005 Honda Pilot transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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 
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. 
54000 mi 3rd and 4th gear shift pressure solenoids 
196000 mi

US $300
Inner CV boot was torn for a couple of months. They replaced the whole axle. 
170000 mi

US $4700
Transmission needed to be rebuilt 
211000 mi

US $600
Gear lights flashing. 
110000 mi

US $5000
Radiator failure and transmission failure due to poorly designed radiator. 
72000 mi

US $351
"D" in gearshift indicator kept flashing. at high speeds. Traced to short in 4th clutch switch. Switch replaced. 
87000 mi

US $150
The Pilot would hesitate when the RPMS were low and the speed was approx. 40mph. 
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 
117700 mi

US $200
Leaking cv boot 
46000 mi Drive indicator intermittent flashing. Diagnosis - transmission pressure switches. 
63000 mi Replaced transmission and missing engine bolt 
99000 mi Transmission increasingly rough when cold. 
185700 mi

US $72
Noise from intermediate bearing, replaced CV half shaft with rebuilt since it was high mileage and labor was already paid. 
178800 mi Cel came on intermittently, code said transmission related. Dealer could not see an issue. 
192900 mi

US $360
Check engine light 
162000 mi

US $600
CV joint 
197000 mi

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

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2005 Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

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