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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%)

Chart based on 310 repairs.
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2009 Honda Pilot other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (76%)

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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. 

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2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

98900 mi

US $50
Replaced Front Windshield Washer Pump 
2200 mi 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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