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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 101 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

75000 mi

US $460
Repeat of Map Light problem. Serviceman cleaned contacts, second time. Light working again! Replaced damaged seatbelts. 

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2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

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

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2018
Sep 2009

16000 mi
Tire pressure warning system false pressure readings. 
Sep 2013

47000 mi

US $389
Right rear window regulator replaced 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
Jun 2015

145000 mi

US $25
The Honda dealership says to only change until a problem arises with power steering pump. I would recommend changing the power steering fluid at least once every two years. 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Oct 2009 - Jan 2019
Sep 2010

49000 mi
Factory subwoofer started booming very loudly at idle. Problem caused by faulty "Active Noise Control" unit - uses speakers to cancel out engine noise. New unit was $500, so disconnected power to faulty unit. 
Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2012 - Sep 2016
May 2015

78740 mi

C $80
Front stabilizer links replaced. 
May 2016

94240 mi

C $350
O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 Up stream sensor 1 bank 1 O2 Sensor 
Honda Pilot in Michigan, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2014
May 2013

46000 mi

US $80
Replaced a wheel stud that broke off 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
- Apr 2008
Apr 2008

77 mi
Heard noise from steering rack during turns. Brought back to dealer and having the steering rack replaced. 
Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2017
Apr 2012

51000 mi
2nd time since we have owned the Pilot, air conitioning was not cooling. Could not find a leak but needed to recharge the system. 
Honda Pilot in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015

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. 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Nov 2008 - Apr 2017
Feb 2017

138000 mi

US $95
Engine light on. Codes indicated catalytic converter sensor was bad. Shop recommended trying some cats clean, which ended up working. 
Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

157000 mi

US $500
Oxygen sensor Front passenger window not working. Window motor replaced 
Mar 2022

167000 mi

US $75
Headlight bulb out. Bulb replaced Center brake light out 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Jul 2015
Dec 2008

17000 mi
Headlight assembly ordered 
Jan 2009

19000 mi
Headlight assembly replaced 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

35000 mi

US $200
Defect with ANC (Auto Noise Cancellation) system, feedback at low frequency through speakers; covered immediately under a TSB, perfect service and repair experience 

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2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
May 2018

119000 mi

US $200
Hydraulic struts that hold up rear hatch needed to be replaced. 
Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
May 2012 - Feb 2017
Apr 2016

105000 mi

US $50
power window motor failure 
Feb 2017

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. 
Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2018
Aug 2013

69600 mi

US $150
A/C lost all freon. Dealer recharged a/c and checked all hoses/clamps. No leak found. 
Mar 2018

120000 mi

US $400
Blower motor and rear air resistor 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Sep 2015 - Nov 2018
Sep 2016

115000 mi

US $50
Failed window regulator. Research indicates this is a common problem (Class Action Underway). Parts + Labor =$400 at dealer. Dorman replacement at Amazon + YouTube + 1 Hour of Your Time = $50 
Jan 2017

US $400
Seat heater Driver side was FrIeD and no longer operable. Took to local used car dealer to outsource repair. Element was burnt and crumbling. YEA! Heated seat work again! 
Mar 2017

122000 mi

US $150
Alternator started to whine loudly. Replaced with re-manufactured Denso OE replacement. Pretty easy to self-repair. Watch a youtube video, grab a couple of wrenches and you're good to go :) R&R took about an hour 
Honda Pilot in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

54560 mi

C $1400
Leaky hose to the Ac compressor, which made the AC leak out and need a recharge.  Also leaking radiator. 
Honda Pilot in New York, United States
Feb 2013 - Feb 2022
Mar 2013

100000 mi

US $8
Left Front Carrier Rack plastic cap came off 
Sep 2013

122000 mi

US $480
the alternator died 
Apr 2014

143500 mi

US $800
this vehicle has to catalytic converters the the symptom was a check engine light the converter closest to the engine 
Sep 2014

150000 mi

US $200
Stuck Driver's side caliper, Pad replacement on all wheels. 
May 2016

198000 mi

US $350
Bank 1 O2 Sensor Left rear wheel bearing and sensor 
Jan 2017

230000 mi

US $396
right inner and outer tie rod plus alignment 
Mar 2017

237000 mi

US $600
Radiator leak Radiator leak 
May 2017

240000 mi

US $900
AC compressor replacement 
Apr 2018

285000 mi

US $200
Right brake pad dislodged. Replaced rotors and drums 
Dec 2021

383000 mi

US $8000
Needed new transmission 
Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2017
May 2013

34000 mi

US $450
Replace oil pan. 
Honda Pilot in Iowa, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014

115000 mi

US $25
Coolant temperature gauge fluctuating between normal and hot. Radiator fan remaining on for several minutes after turning off the engine 
Apr 2015

121700 mi

US $950
Replaced water pump and timing belt 
Dec 2015

132000 mi

US $600
First time repair for this issue (wheel bearing) 
Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2016
May 2014

72000 mi
Both rear windows fell into window and would not raise or lower. 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2016

120000 mi

US $40
Over heating. Relaced thermastat. 
Jan 2017

120000 mi

US $300
Radiator leak 
Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

74000 mi

US $750
OEM brakes lasted over 70k miles. Rear pads actually wore before front, due to aggressive winter driving with the stability/traction control. All 4 pads and rotors, plus 1 caliper that did not retract fully. 
Oct 2017

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. 
Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

114080 mi

C $140
Refuse to start without any warning. 
Dec 2017

123380 mi

C $200
Back brake pads changed. 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2016
Aug 2016

85400 mi

US $169
Alternator went out. Fixed it myself. 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Nov 2008 - Sep 2011
Nov 2010

41700 mi
Air Struts failed on the tailgate. Replaced under HondaCare warranty at no cost to me. 
Honda Pilot in Wyoming, United States
Feb 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2010

38000 mi
Air Conditioning not working. Technician said leak in system. Installed new low side valve and recharged...worked for two weeks then refrigerant leaked out again. Technician found leak within 1/2 hour. Ordered new A/C hose and line that was leaking at the crimp. Recharged system and is working now. 
Honda Pilot in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jan 2013
Feb 2010

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? 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
May 2009 - Apr 2017
Jun 2009

24000 mi
3rd row seats out of alignment causing wear on leather. Rear hatch lift cylinders were replaced. 
Jul 2016

195000 mi

US $160
Radiator leaking (very small) 
Nov 2016

201000 mi

US $120
High pressure power steering line burst 
Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

27000 mi
went through car wash and rear wiper would not shut off 
Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2017
Dec 2009

14000 mi
Replaced O2 Sensor 
Sep 2014

36000 mi

US $360
Drivers side overhead light fixture replaced as was inoperative Rear cargo door pneumatic lift cylinders 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

22000 mi
Check engine light, O2 sensor defective 
Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2008 - Jan 2015
May 2008

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. 
Oct 2010

30000 mi
Fixed it myself!!! Rattle from the left side of the dash but very intermittent. I searched the net and found a link on Piloteers web site. Was a loose tweeter on the dash. Just wedged a piece of plastic in it and its fixed!!!! 
May 2011

34000 mi
The front blower motor failed so the A/C in the front did not cool, Rear A/c was ok. Dealer replaced the blower motor and a transistor 
Aug 2014

65000 mi
Rear seat A/C blower not working. Dealer replaced a transistor to correct the problem. 
Honda Pilot in District of Columbia, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2009

28000 mi

US $75
Moldy smell coming from A/C vents when A/C cooling turned off and fresh air vented into the cabin 
May 2018

131000 mi

US $250
Replace worn brake pads 4 wheels Rear shocks replaced 
Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013

97500 mi

US $100
Replaced front cabin map light assembly. 
Jul 2013

105800 mi
Reattached and tightened screws on glove compartment door latch. The screws had loosened and fallen out, making the latch not work most of the tme. 
Honda Pilot in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011

57000 mi
A/C discharge hose leaking, and replaced 
Jul 2012

70000 mi
One hatchback strut broken and replaced. 
Sep 2014

98000 mi

US $300
broken shock 
Mar 2016

115000 mi

US $105
A/c not blowing cold air. Freon very low, only 3 ounces left. Shop added 21 oz of freon and dye to indicate in the future where the A/C system may be leaking. 
Jun 2016

118000 mi

US $445
Replaced AC discharge hose 
Feb 2022

168000 mi

US $1200
Replaced catalytic converter 
Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2014
May 2013

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. 
Honda Pilot in Vermont, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2018
May 2015

82000 mi

US $600
Idler bearing replacement required. Did timing belt too as it was easy to do at the time. 
Aug 2018

120000 mi

US $120
All new brakes and rotors 
Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2010 - Feb 2016
Nov 2015

78000 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing went bad in front 
Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2010

49000 mi
Driver side express window did not work. 
Jun 2011

68000 mi

US $200
Dome light housing needed to be replaced as only one light came on when the doors were opened. 
Feb 2012

84000 mi

US $1416
Replaced compliance bushings. Shop recommended, ride smoother and quieter now. 
Oct 2012

104000 mi

US $1418
Replaced Rear Manifold Catalytic Converter 
May 2013

115000 mi

US $800
Had to replace 1 front strut and 1 rear shock 
Aug 2013

123000 mi

US $450
Replaced other strut 
Mar 2014

137000 mi

US $291
Replaced heater dash light bulbs. Replaced air box hose. 
May 2014

142400 mi

US $602
Replaced trans axle seal Replaced sway bar linkage 
Feb 2015

168000 mi

US $1300
Radiator leaked. Replaced. Both rear door lock actuators failed one month apart. $300.00 each. 
May 2015

175000 mi
Replaced front and side motor mounts Replaced compliance bushings 
Jun 2015

175000 mi
Transmission died! 
Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2017
May 2013

42600 mi

US $14
Replace right inner door handle, due to chrome overlay peeling. 
Jul 2016

53200 mi
Replaced squeaking clock spring. 
Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2014
Nov 2011

76000 mi
rattling sound on acceleration 
Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States
Aug 2011 - Jul 2020
Mar 2013

54000 mi

US $600
Brakes and seals repaired. 
Nov 2013

59000 mi

US $600
Replaced Control arm bushings. Rubber was cracked and worn 
Nov 2014

71100 mi

US $1500
Rack and pinion steering problem. 
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $422
All wheel alignment and oil change. 
Jun 2018

126000 mi

US $850
Replace front suspension parts. Ball joints Shocks Alignment 
Feb 2019

157000 mi

US $350
New front Brakes & Rotors 
Jun 2019

149000 mi

US $30
Oil change 
Jul 2020

163000 mi

US $400
New brake pads and rotors rear 

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