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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
38000 mi
On the left most third row seat, the handle on the back of the seat it coming off and a new handle is on back order, I was told this is a common problem, hence the back ordered part.
105700 mi
US $566
Air Deflector was failing; was replaced
30000 mi
Had the paint chips from TSB 09-55 repaired. It took 2.5 days and was covered by warranty. The repair was completed however still see a small line where paint will likely chip again. I'm not going to bring it back, just hoping that it will last.
37300 mi
Some interior trim at door jamb behind driver. Dealer repair satisfactory.
113000 mi
US $1923
Passenger side trim repaired on rocker panel. Looked to me like fasteners failed. Inside part closest to rear tire cracked and caused other fasteners to fail.
2000 mi
Rattle coming from driver side window. Dealer stated problem was caused by a spot weld in B-Pillar. Problem recurring.
32000 mi
Driver's side visor was replaced under warranty for dropping.
1500 mi
Driver side sun visor fell off
1000 mi
Also had trim on passenger side door replaced - door ding from delivery of vehicle to dealer, also had stripe trim replaced.
130000 mi
US $530
Replace fogged headlight assemblies.
56000 mi
When I drive at speeds in excess of 55 MPH I get a high pitch rattle in the driver's window. I also had to replace the rails the driver and passenger seat move along as there was significant bumps felt as the seats moved forward and backwar.
37000 mi
knocking sound in engine. part was replaced.
3000 mi
Alarm installer sliced leather steering wheel with tool so this trip was a fix of that.
35000 mi
Seat coming apart by the seatbelt area again - told it's due to getting in and out of the car. 2nd repair, they won't do it again once the warranty is over at 36k.
Passenger side around the glove box has a loud rattle. Glove box replaced, but rattle still there.
32000 mi
Rattle in glove box. They remove glove box and installed foam between the two points that cause the rattle when vehicle is moving.
7300 mi
$30
Loose side boards retightened. The bolts were worn out - replaced.
80000 mi
US $85
Interior wear attributed to Workmanship issues. Replaced center console lid and door leather due to unusual wear and tear. Dealer agreed it was workmanship issue from manufacture not owner.
6700 mi
US $27
Oil Change, replace drivers side mirror glass due to scratch, replace clip on third row seating rear cover, replace trim piece on passenger side "I" pillar, buff scratch on rear tailgate. All issues were from factory.
30706 mi
Front left and right seat track replaced
199 mi
Continued rattling noise above passenger visor area
41200 mi
rattle in drivers side door or A post
31000 mi
Rubber strip on sunroof had fallen off. Had dealer repair under warranty.
90300 mi
I had rust starting to form on the trunk door by the license plate light and by the lift handle. Dealership sent pics to Honda and they took care of it.
9000 mi
Misaligned bumper led to the headlights rubbing the bumper and chipping the paint. Never repaired.
22000 mi
Center console cover ordered because power outlet fell out repeatedly.
23000 mi
new center console replaced per service bulletin
15000 mi
TSB-055, the fender and bumpers rubbed together under the headlights, causing tiny paint chips. It's minor now but many years later would cause potential rust in this area.
36000 mi
The paint on the read window shades was gone, exposing the copper metal underneath. Since it was almost the end of the warranty, I had both replaced.
37000 mi
US $200
The lock of the glove compartment fell off. The dealer refused to install the existing lock (which I had), so they needed to order a new lock for a price that I couldn't justify. Did not fix.
5000 mi
Right side dash rattle,successful I think they taped mounting tabs on passenger side under dash airbag.
53000 mi
US $150
Bolts attaching window in rear hatch were defective and had to be replaced. Window was loose and was allowing dust and water to leak into interior.
62000 mi
Sunscreen clips broken
2000 mi
Some plastic interior trim pieces replaced because they were blemished.
3720 mi
Moisture buildup in headliner due to no seal at top of windshield. Headliner removed, dried, sealed and reinstalled.
8060 mi
C $250
Drivers side visor would not return to closed position (there was a gap between the visor and the headliner) Replacement visor was installed.
29960 mi
Rust spots appearing on back door. Back door was replaced after numerous re-paint jobs
12000 mi
Replaced rear interior pillar form (molded plastic.)
32000 mi
Water entered switch in rear of car (near hatch) and caused int. lights to come on, or door ajar lights to come on. Probably occured at car wash. dealer cleaned out and is now fine.
2000 mi
The clips holding the map light were not assembled correctly, allowing the map light assembly to hang below ceiling with quarter-inch gap.
2000 mi
A piece of door trim kept falling off and I was going to wait to have it replaced until an oil change but I didn’t notice it fall out and lost it. Honda replaced the part for no charge since it was the same door that had the door stop replaced.
22000 mi
US $28
Paint peeling from handle on driver's door. Dealer didn't know what to do. Said the person who deals with paint issues comes to the dealership only once a month. Dealer could provide a schedule for the next visit.
38420 mi
Rust spotting on the tailgate fixed by TSB 11-016 at their cost.
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