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2008 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 115 repairs.
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2008 Honda Pilot engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

157000 mi

US $500
Oxygen sensor 
138000 mi

US $95
Engine light on. Codes indicated catalytic converter sensor was bad. Shop recommended trying some cats clean, which ended up working. 
89900 mi

C $330
O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 

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2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

120000 mi

US $40
Over heating. Relaced thermastat. 
120000 mi

US $300
Radiator leak 
195000 mi

US $160
Radiator leaking (very small) 
82000 mi

US $800
Radiator began leaking at 82k miles, and 10 years old. Repair cost included all new hoses as well as radiator and coolant. 
168000 mi

US $1200
Replaced catalytic converter 
143500 mi

US $800
this vehicle has to catalytic converters the the symptom was a check engine light the converter closest to the engine 
198000 mi

US $350
Bank 1 O2 Sensor 
237000 mi

US $600
Radiator leak Radiator leak 
34000 mi

US $450
Replace oil pan. 
54560 mi

C $1400
Also leaking radiator. 
104000 mi

US $1418
Replaced Rear Manifold Catalytic Converter 
137000 mi

US $291
Replaced air box hose. 
168000 mi

US $1300
Radiator leaked. Replaced. 
175000 mi Replaced front and side motor mounts 
76000 mi rattling sound on acceleration 
22000 mi Check engine light, O2 sensor defective 
82000 mi

US $600
Idler bearing replacement required. Did timing belt too as it was easy to do at the time. 
54000 mi

US $600
Brakes and seals repaired. 
149000 mi

US $30
Oil change 
14000 mi Replaced O2 Sensor 
115000 mi

US $25
Coolant temperature gauge fluctuating between normal and hot. Radiator fan remaining on for several minutes after turning off the engine 
121700 mi

US $950
Replaced water pump and timing belt 
110000 mi

US $317
Valve train noise. Dealer did a valve clearance adjustment, noise still remains. Dealer evaluated cams for damage none found. No further work done at this time as the problem could be something like a rocker arm bearing, hard to pinpoint. 

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