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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%)

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2008 Honda Pilot transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 10 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

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. 
94240 mi

C $350
Up stream sensor 1 bank 1 O2 Sensor 

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2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

383000 mi

US $8000
Needed new transmission 
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. 
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? 
142400 mi

US $602
Replaced trans axle seal 
175000 mi Transmission died! 
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. 

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2008 Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

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