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Chart based on 34 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
55000 mi
US $80
Replaced lift struts on tail gate.
89000 mi
US $300
Windshield reservoir
103000 mi
US $731
Windshield water reservoir grommets replaced to stop leaking fluid
33000 mi
Lumbar in drivers seat doesn't work properly. It moves and rattles while driving.
49000 mi
Noise with window.
67000 mi
US $250
Washer fluid pump screens were clogged and causing fluid not to flow into the pumps--didn't work.
97000 mi
US $240
2nd Row Passenger-Side Seat top latch broke; paid for repair as it did not qualify was In-Warranty
93460 mi
US $82
Replaced two manual lift supports in rear lift gate
130000 mi
US $321
Renewed 2 leaking windshield washer pumps--front and rear.
500 mi
Loose bolt inside passenger door causing rattle.
1000 mi
Window "scrunch" noise as outlined in Honda Service Notice for 2008 model year Pilots.
1000 mi
Took the car for a shudder at light throttle. Dealer said there was no problem. Car also has tires that are unbalanced, start vibrating at 75mph, dealer did not re-balance tires because they could not feel a vibration.
38000 mi
Rear passenger power port would pop up while pulling out an adapter. A new power port was installed.
3000 mi
Power seat on drivers side made a thumping feeling -I thought it just needed grease but it needed a new seat track Seat track was replaced and problem solved.
28000 mi
part of my seat came apart, as well as headrest was unsecure they put the part in at this visit
69000 mi
US $50
Rear glass washer pump was leaking. Replaced with new.
Repair lumbar support in drivers seat, fix trim piece on passenger side I pillar.
102000 mi
US $200
The windshield washer reservoir was leaking. Needed rubber grommets that attach to the pump. Can't buy grommets only. Must buy pumps too. $200 included labor
3000 mi
Third seat back release lever had to be replaced.
30000 mi
US $200
The hose broke and I got new plastic sprayers for the hood. Again cheapo parts by honda.
40500 mi
Replaced Key Fob #1 and recoded transmitter. This repair caused code in Fob #2 to no longer work
62000 mi
Driver power seat track jumping while in movement
80000 mi
Lumbar support on drivers side stopped working.
8060 mi
C $250
Track for drivers seat had to be "ironed" out to make forward and back motion smooth. Second attempt; will replace if problem occurs again
19220 mi
Third problem with vibrations of drivers seat. Seat guide replaced.
19840 mi
Passenger seat rail/guide replaced under warranty
20000 mi
Passinger side mirror came out of track when tilting down when car in reverse. parts ordered to replace
29000 mi
Exhaust leaked into car. Changed gaskets on rear tailgate door and window.
25420 mi
Power driver seat moving jerky. Replaced seat rails. Back seat latch broken and seat would not lower. Plastic clip holding cable was broken. Plastic handle mechanism replaced.
1000 mi
Driver door stop replaced which was loose causing a snapping sound when opening or closing door.
40000 mi
US $30
Rear wiper arm became misaligned. Removed and reinstalled motor. Replaced entire wiper arm.
64000 mi
US $90
Front windshield washer pump failed
10000 mi
US $13
The rear wiper was not correctly mounted or aligned and would dislodge during trips to the auto car wash and break. Wiper motor seemed to be misaligned internally and or the blade itself. After trip, issue fixed was to push the wiper motor assembly over.
30300 mi
Front left and right seat track replaced
50000 mi
US $27
Windshield washer leak at tank. Replaced front windshield washer pump.
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