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2009 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (13%)

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2009 Honda Pilot brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 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

94000 mi

US $1544
Brakes pulsated when applying brakes. Had rotors replaced and new pads installed. 

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2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

122000 mi

US $725
Vehicle was shimmying at high way speeds. Rotors and pads replaced at all four corners. 
156000 mi

US $900
rotors, calipers, pads. It was due 
124000 mi

US $600
Repair/ Replace Pads and Rotors on all four corners 
93000 mi

C $374
scraped from rear ended up being rotors and pads that needed replaacement. 
52300 mi

US $250
loud noise from brake pedal in cold weather 
99000 mi

US $250
Replaced warped front rotors and scored rear rotors from stuck rear brake. Replaced all Brake pads and brake hardware. Relubed caliper brake return pins. 
106000 mi

US $240
Replaced worn brake pads, rotors for all four wheels, replaced brake fluid. 
9000 mi Shuddering under modest braking suggesting warped rotors, All front and rear rotors resurfaced Warrantied. 
46000 mi

US $725
VSA, ABS and VTM-4 warning lights on. Independent mechanic diagnosed failed rear wheel sensor and corroded harness. Replaced parts, but VSA light remained on. VSA, ABS lights on. Dealer diagnosed failed computers controlling these systems. Dealer said vehicle unsafe to drive. Honda covered part of the cost of repairs. 
51600 mi All previous warning lights returned, but would go off on restart, so took to dealer who said "no codes stored", but independent pulled codes when oil changed recently. Lights currently off. 
58000 mi

US $100
The VSA/ABS Flashing D set of warning lights came on with increasing frequency as the weather got colder. Would not return on restart once vehicle was warm. Left wiring harness replaced. Update: finally seems to have fixed the problem. 

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2009 Honda Pilot Brake Problems

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