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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 63 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
| 43500 mi | The air conditioner smelled bad The driver seat warmer burned buns badly. |
| 98000 mi | ac leak at the rear ac lines. ac works in front as long as rear is not turned on, otherwise freon will leak out of rear ac lines.trying to determine cost of repair to see if feasible. |
| 101000 mi US $486 |
bad AC hose |
2004 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 193000 mi US $350 |
Passenger side window regulator failed and had to be replaced |
| 139000 mi US $235 |
This trip was in response to a Check Engine light that would come on intermittently. I was expecting a full-price diagnostic, but the Code mentioned the fuel cap needed replacement, so they didn't charge me. |
| 197000 mi | The starter was replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $220 |
Heater buzzed upon start. |
| 167000 mi US $2750 |
Compressor failed and was replaced |
| 139500 mi | Airbag light came on. Brought it to a third party shop who (it turns out) doesn't repair that system. He did diagnose the problem though: a bad sensor in the driver's seatbelt. Honda will repair for free later this week; part on order. Followup to Airbag light. Honda replaced the driver's side seat belt receptacle for free. The sensor was faulty. |
| 148000 mi US $500 |
Needed a new starter |
| 170000 mi US $500 |
needed new starter |
| 135000 mi US $40 |
for about 50K miles kept hearing gurgling sound. Finally found caused by air mix motor. Estimate - $400 parts and labor. removed, cleaned and re-installed myself. No parts needed. Works so far. |
| 148000 mi US $103 |
The window would not work. After inspecting window regulator I noticed plastic piece broken. Purchased the regulator from Acura dealer for 95+tax and installed myself. Time to open/inspect - 40 about min, to put new one - about 20 min. |
| 179000 mi US $85 |
ac/heat would not mix correctly. took out mixer motor, opened it, greased gears, re-seated all parts, installed back. |
| 144700 mi US $102 |
Driver power window stopped working. Replaced the motor assembly as the plastic piece broke that holds the cable. |
| 200000 mi US $500 |
AC hose leaking, would not cool Down. Replace the hose, evac/recharge |
| 181500 mi | Replaced battery after a cell failed. |
| 172980 mi C $55 |
rear Blower resistor failed |
| 180854 mi C $210 |
Replace Alternator (Vision) Replace Alternator Belt (Continental Elite) |
| 146000 mi US $35 |
Replaced headlights after one was out. |
| 95000 mi US $700 |
A/C freon was leaking through compressor. Had it replaced. |
| 132000 mi | Airbag light was on due to malfunctioning seatbelt switch. Fixed free under warranty. |
| 132000 mi US $230 |
Replaced air mixer motor. |
| 41912 mi | dunno what they did. they fixed it. |
| 89140 mi C $545 |
blower motor noise electrical gremlings, lights, switches, several things got messed up |
| 105857 mi C $112 |
airbag lights on |
| 106908 mi C $73 |
heated driver seat fail |
| 116469 mi C $337 |
a/c not cool enough |
| 5000 mi | the driver side window would not auto up or down. Honda had to "reprogram" a couple times. |
| 168300 mi US $45 |
The heat was working sporadically, it was either too hot, and any alteration in the temp caused the AC to blow cold. The problem was found to be the cabin filter was clogged. Cleaning was all that was needed |
| 280000 mi US $200 |
AC Compressor began to seize up, A bypass pulley was put on so that I could drive the car, until I can get to an Auto Shop to have a new compressor installed |
| 283000 mi US $2100 |
New AC Compressor, condenser, belts, filters etc. |
| 152000 mi US $275 |
Blend door actuator started buzzing. replaced actuator |
| 165000 mi US $200 |
temperature control actuator motor was buzzing/rattling. actuator motor was replaced |
| 200000 mi US $200 |
A/c compressor failed. Replaced compressor, drier, and flushed system as needed |
| 72000 mi US $98 |
Recharged a/c. Could not find any leak. First recharge in 9+ years. |
| 90000 mi US $505 |
Replace a/c condenser; recharge & test system |
| 127000 mi US $365 |
Ignition key cylinder failed.now my ignition key will not open the door locks. |
| 53000 mi US $300 |
A/C went out due to failed resistor. |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
Light assembly fell apart - needed to be replaced. |
| 90200 mi US $250 |
Lights in half the dash went out. Needed to replace bulbs and some of the wiring harness. |
| 145000 mi US $275 |
Blower motor needed new transistor capacitor starter. |
| 61700 mi US $527 |
replaced ac discharge hose |
| 84000 mi | replaced a/c compressor |
| 91300 mi | Replaced drivers side front door lock actuator. |
| 105000 mi US $360 |
Rear left window regulator |
| 110000 mi US $65 |
At night with high beam selected, switched to low beam and headlights went out completely. Known fault with headlight selector switch. Previously repaired under recall using wire replacement which Honda estimated would be 90% effective. At night with high beam selected, switched to low beam and headlights went out completely. Known fault with headlight selector switch. Previously repaired under recall using wire replacement which Honda estimated would be 90% effective. |
| 171000 mi US $100 |
Replaced heater control valve. Hot air entering A/C system continuously. |
| 118300 mi US $100 |
car needed to be jumped. replaced the battery. |
| 142300 mi | Car Wouldn'tStart, Needed Jumped. |
| 169200 mi US $2000 |
Mechanic reported that battery had a dead cell in it. This is the third battery in three years for this vehicle. Mechanic checked for a "draw" from the electrical system, but could not find. Battery NOT replaced due to worse problem. Update: replaced. |
| 187000 mi US $450 |
Driver's side power window failed |
| 192000 mi US $550 |
Driver's side power window failed (again). Mechanic wanted to replace yet another motor, but wanted $300+ for the job so I declined. |
| 201000 mi | Driver's side power window never fixed. |
| 178000 mi US $135 |
intermittent failure to start, replaced battery cables then battery & finally starter. |
| 199400 mi US $300 |
Condenser line seals Mode actuator failed |
| 201000 mi US $300 |
No start, replaced starter (oe) |
| 201300 mi | Drvrs window regulator failed, replaced |
| 121000 mi US $450 |
A/C was not working properly. Involved more than adding freon or just charging the system. Some new parts were required. It's working fine now. |
2004 Honda Pilot 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $800 |
replaced rear AC transistor no heat/Ac from rear center vents AC condensor replaced, would not blow cold AC |
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