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Honda Pilot repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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Honda Pilot electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 494 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3000 mi Air conditioner stopped working after smoke was observed coming from the vents. Motor replaced by Honda dealer under warranty. 
500 mi Rear passenger door lock would not unlock when all other doors were unlocked and passenger could not get out of car. Opening the door from the outside was also sporadic. 

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2021 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

10000 mi Passenger door power lock actuation was non functional. 
15000 mi The infotainment system was laggy, especially with Apple CarPlay. The system sometimes failed to recognize the phone and would not activate CarPlay. The issue persisted even with different phones and authentic Apple cables. The infotainment also goes black once in a while and requires a restart. 
1000 mi Replaced leaking a/c condenser. 

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2020 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3900 mi Early [battery] failure. Replacement under warranty Intermittent no sound from audio system, lost connection messages, routine loud static pops even when audio is not turned on. Repaired per TSB 20-058 
17000 mi KB repair for radio / speaker clicking due to bad harness connectors. 

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2020 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

12000 mi

US $500
Instrument cluster has been replaced. The cluster has bad drive circuit. 

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2019 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi Cracking noise on the speakers. Replaced some cables under a TSB. 

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2019 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

5600 mi Shutdowns, blank screen, freezing Dealer replaced parts and thought it was fixed 
11000 mi Entertainment system continues to fail. Shutdowns, erratic operation, poor sound quality on occasions, Entertainment system continues to have problems…intermittent operation and prior issues remain 
15000 mi Dealer finally told me that “they all do that”. I think they got tired of seeing me in the service dept. They told me that Honda would not do any further authorizations for the cars problems. My opinion is that no one wanted to look deep into the apparent software problems…it’s easier to tell me to go away 

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2018 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2000 mi Replace blower motor due to bad bearings. 

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2018 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

500 mi Bad condenser. Replaced by dealer 

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2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

9000 mi

US $100
Sensor for forward collision mitigation malfunctioned in mountains 

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2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4000 mi Auto engine stop did not work. Dealer found battery was defective 
1000 mi minor issue - right AC vent did not work. Technician discovered that a plastic rod that opens/closes the vent was disconnected. 15 minute repair job. 
4340 mi The homelink buttons were no connected. They reconnected the device but it took 2 trips because they did not trust that this was the case. 
95000 mi Replace start stop switch. The "walk away lock" feature had stopped working and this is an associated problem of the faulty switch. The car was still starting without issue when the switch was changed.  

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2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

3000 mi Passenger door electronics were failing. Window and mirror would not respond to controls. After a few days, the remote key controls also started failing. Dealer said this was a new one for them, but they were able to locate the cause and replaced the part. (Can't remember the details about what was replaced.) 

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2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Radio Fading in and out. Tuner replaced. 
92000 mi Windshield washer fluid sensor faulty. Dealer replaced under extended warranty. 
2880 mi During the process of re-enabling Auto Idle Stop, all Honda Sensing features were inadvertently disabled (Cruise, LKAS,CBMS,LDW,FCW,RDM). Awaiting calibration kit from Honda. 
3720 mi Honda Sensing features all recalibrate and working well. During the process the dealer found a slight front wheel misalignment (pulling left) and corrected it free of charge. 
8360 mi Every one out of about 10 car starts the neural audio setting produces a 1 second crackling sound every minute or so on all audio sources. Shutting off neural or restarting the car resolves the issue. 
8060 mi Audio unit inside rear quarter panel replaced - this fixed the intermittent audio crackling on the Neural setting. 
21700 mi

C $38
Key fob occasionally not register to start the vehicle. Hard battery reset and reinitialized all systems. 
Two system warnings present on first day, 9/9: remote keyless start and idle/stop start. Symptoms: car loses AC/FAN/radio/side camera, backup camera, and sometimes NAV. First dealer said it was just missing a fuse. 
Warnings continued. Went to original selling dealer 9/21. Parts replaced to diagnose: computer, wiring harness. Actual cause: fuse box replacement. Extra days due to software recall. 
6000 mi Honda issued TSB for faulty radio tuner. Radio would fade in/out (or sound like it's switching from mono to stereo) as car was driven. Brought car in for repair. They had to order the part so I came back a second time to have it replaced. 
9600 mi software update 
11460 mi Bad AC relay 
12960 mi Hole in condenser 
4800 mi Tailgate failed to open. A connection had separated and caused the issue. 
9000 mi The audio system was displaying error messages and no longer connecting via Bluetooth. The cruise control was malfunctioning and the crash mitigation system was overly sensitive and flashing the brake light when not needed. 
9700 mi The audio unit is still crashing and giving error messages. Honda said there would be an update in November to correct but still nothing. 
Humming caused by wires in dash. 
10000 mi

US $13
Intermittent popping sound through speakers caused by condenser clutch solenoid shocking the condenser clutch relay. Replaced relay. 
30166 mi Collision mitigation dashboard light on. Problem started when traveling on highway with rubber cones in HOV lane. Dealer adjusted system. Problem solved. 
21000 mi Engine light flashed & car lost power. Pulled over and stopped and restarted. Everything seemed fine. Took it to dealer and they ran diagnostics that pointed to a faulty HVAC panel. Replaced panel under warrantee - Everything fine since then. 
16000 mi Radio was crackling and popping - dealer wasn't sure how to repair 
5000 mi Faulty wire that caused memory seats to stop working. 
18000 mi Several warning lights were triggered by a faulty fuse. Replaced the fuse in the trunk area to correct the problem. 
10500 mi collision mitigation system failure warning. Radar re-aimed and tested. 
4800 mi Adaptive cruise control working imperfectly after windshield replacement 
24000 mi Auto idle stop not working for months. Dealer needed to call Honda tech assistant to track down problem and fix. 
33000 mi engine idle stop wasn't working. They cleared and reset system, and it works again. 
6900 mi Collision mitigation system failed 
8000 mi Collision mitigation system failed again. They reset the system again but at this point believe there is a built in software problem. Honda needs to update the software for this system 
22000 mi Collision avoidance system. Adaptive cruise control. 3rd time in for these. Honda finally had them replace millimeter wave radar module. This seems to have FINALLY corrected issues with these interrelated systems. 

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2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

17000 mi FM Radio fade in and out; No Signal for Satellite. Just diagnosis, parts ordered, appointment scheduled for parts installation. Advised that the volume fade was due to the Tuner Unit and No Satellite signal due to satellite antenna failure. Tuner Unit; Remote Ordered; Antenna Assembly-Roof ordered. All under warranty. 
7000 mi Recall for computer related issues (dash warnings, etc) 
23800 mi Delay transferring phone calls to bluetooth and back to audio on completion of call. Intermittent failure of audio to play and/or volume controls to work. 

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2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

20072 mi Rear tailgate was very slow, and not going all the way up. Windows were unresponsive at times, and very slow to roll up and down. 
15500 mi Driver side window switch for the passenger window would not work. Switch / module replaced 
1240 mi 8-10% Inaccuracy of the Trip comp for Average Fuel Consumption (To Optimistic)Not solved. 
8680 mi

C $170
Audio System fading in and out, Subwoofer does not sound. Does not recognize the key randomly. Remote start fails randomly. Repair attempt was not successful On Board computer displays 7 to 11% to optimistic data for Average fuel consumption all the time sins the vehicle is on the road. Calibration is not available in Honda Digital System. At least I was told so. Some other brands has it. 
17000 mi Homelink garage door button inoperable. 
25000 mi Homelink was replaced. Plastic surround also had to be replaced due to damage during repair. 
47600 mi

US $544
Dash lights flashing and alarm spontaneously going off. Changed battery. Didn't fix problem. 
48278 mi

US $1381
Dash lights flickering and alarm going off. Replaced gauge control module. 
49000 mi

US $405
Flickering dash lights and alarm spontaneously going off. Finally fixed by replacing the keyless access control unit. 
1000 mi The windshield washer fluid motor/controller did not work, they replaced it with a new one. 
13300 mi

US $130
FM volume fluctuated. Issue was covered by TSB 16-025. Dealer wanted to see the car twice to fix. Was easier and less hassle to buy the part myself and repair it myself. 

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2015 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

10000 mi Check engine light came on to change transaxle fluid. Dealer stated false ready nag. 
118000 mi

US $150
SirusXM 
13500 mi A/C got worse at handling summer heat. Dealer ran dye, no leaks, but the system was low on "freon", probably from factory (?) Repaired under warranty. 
27000 mi 2nd time in 14 months that the AC lost all of its charge. Fixed under warranty. 

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2015 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

88040 mi

C $600
Alternator died. Manually charged battery an limped it to the garage. Replaced the alternator with a reman. 

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2014 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

8000 mi Rear cargo area 12v plug no power. Repair under warranty. 

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2014 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

74566 mi

US $698
Replaced alternator. Replaced alternator. 
98305 mi

US $529
Replaced starter. 
24000 mi heating ac system; no airflow to foot area; dealer said airflow (though minimal) on all setting combinations is normal for foot airflow. not satisfied, i will go to another dealer. my feet shouldn't be freezing when heat fan both on high. 
69000 mi

US $550
rear backup camera failure 
10000 mi Battery failed after 14 months, replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

3000 mi

US $7
Driver side brake light went out 
99000 mi

US $250
New, front vent motor 
63000 mi Airbag recall 

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2013 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

13300 mi Navigation system goes dark in the middle of a bright, sunny day. Honda replaced the system. Problem remained 
15700 mi Replaced seated heaters to try to fix nav problem. Replaced airbag sensors to try to fix nav problem. 
56000 mi rearview mirrors make noise after tilting down during revers 
3000 mi The passenger side front window was exhibiting a grinding type noise when raised from a lowered position. The dealer replaced the window regulator and adjusted the track. 
68000 mi

US $15
Slow leak of Freon. Auto parts store recharge did fixed it for now. 
14260 mi The rear heated seats wouldn't work. The dealer found a loose electrical connection and fixed it on warranty. 
58000 mi Passenger front seat heater inoperative. They had to order heater element. It took 10 days for them to get the part. I took the car back and they replaced it. 1st visit was 1 1/2 hrs. 2nd visit was 3 hrs. 
73000 mi

US $700
When I tried to start car all the usual items in the dash lite up but then the dash indicator showed the car was in drive along with a D3 lite next to the D. Turning the key to start did nothing. No clicking or engine cranking. I tried putting the shift into neutral and got the same results. I had car towed to dealer. They ordered a new starter for the car. It was covered under my Honda Care extended coverage. 
61000 mi

US $120
The battery died after 3 1/2 years of use. 

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2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

27000 mi Battery cell dead - could not jump start 
78000 mi

US $300
Fuse blew out from changing taillight, ecu needed rest from factory and new fresh 15a 
77000 mi

US $120
Needed new Battery 
137000 mi

US $250
New alternator installed 

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2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

7000 mi ticking noise from compressor, replaced 
13700 mi A/c not cold. Dealer found low level of freon. Compressor swapped out in march. Dealer recharged system and added dye to spot leak if any. Third brake light not working, Connector not attached 
35000 mi Power locks on two doors and read lift gate not working 
30800 mi

US $100
A/C recharge 
45000 mi

US $400
Non functioning door handle / lock 
83000 mi

US $99
Replaced both front head lamps 
50000 mi metallic clunking and whining from ventilation system motor. dealer was unable to replicate or repair 
48700 mi Proximity sensors, front and rear, triggering false warning. 
56000 mi The electric hatch release for the tailgate was sticking and needed to be replaced. 
66000 mi Air bag recall 
72000 mi

US $800
replace battery 
54000 mi Lease expired. We bought the car & had it pre certified. All it needed was a driver's side mirror sensor adjustment, oil, fluid, & filter changes, new tires, & new wiper blades. We previously put brakes on it about 15,000 miles ago. 
46000 mi

US $95
Battery replacement 
77400 mi

US $370
Homelink failure 

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2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

54500 mi

US $300
Drivers door locks stopped working...needed new motor. 
8000 mi Gauges don't work 
75000 mi The battery light came on in my wife's Pilot yesterday. This was after hearing an intermittent whining noise that matched engine RPM. We took it out last night, and on the way home, several other lights (ABS, ECM, VSM, et. al) came on, and the radi 
57000 mi

US $200
Expansion valve was making a "squeaking" sound when compressor would cycle. Dealer diagnosed as possible moisture contamination in refrigerant. System evacuated and recharged. Noise seems to be gone. 
91000 mi

US $380
Intermittently working ac. Compressor clutch replaced 
34000 mi

US $500
Passenger heater fan making noise replaced fan 
38000 mi

US $400
An intermittent popping sound from speakers, only when air is on. Doesn't matter if radio is on or off. 
53000 mi

US $1952
Alternator was making a noise, but still charging. Alternator was replaced. An intermittent popping sounds comes from speakers ONLY when air is on. It doesn't matter if the radio is on or off. 2nd time for same repair. Clock runs faster and faster when there is popping sound. 
2000 mi windshield washer pump not working well. replaced now working. The wipers that came on the car are horrible and would not be replaced under warrenty. 
13500 mi

US $142
Battery died. I think it was weak from all the times it died with the sunroof issue from when it was new. 
50000 mi

US $50
AC stopped working. Ended up being a relay that needed to be replaced. 
55000 mi

US $185
Battery replaced 

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2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

59400 mi

US $1343
Battery acid leaked and ate through the battery cable. Had to get a new battery installed and new cable. 
2300 mi The motor that drives the forward and backward movement of the front passenget seat is becoming non functional. It moves the seat very slowly, and makes a really loud whining sound. Definitely on its way out. Parts ordered. 
8000 mi Recirculate/fresh air blend door stuck on recirculate 
17000 mi Fresh air blend door was sticking as a result of a botched re-installation of the AC blower assembly after failed attempt at frame creak repair. They replaced the whole blower/filter/blend door assembly. 
20000 mi Replaced the radio headunit to fix intermittent LCD issue Electrically noisy AC clutch and fan relays causing popping from power amplifier 
40000 mi Turn signal stalk would no longer stay clicked into the 'turning right' position and would return to off when you took your finger off the stalk. Repaired under extended warranty 
92000 mi

US $60
Both rear view mirror motors replaced due to sticking and inconsistent positioning. 
144000 mi

US $800
The original alternator went bad, had to put in a replacement 
77000 mi

US $700
alternator inop & drained battery to necessitate replacement 
89000 mi Door lock actuator failed Fog light assembly faulty 
23560 mi Backup camera has no image 50% of time. Dealer says problem can't be reproduced in their shop, so can't fix. Even though dealer was shown photos of a black camera screen. And sales person has seen camera not work. 
131000 mi

US $50
Driver's side rear door lock actuator failed. Unable to lock/unlock door using switch on door panel or the fob, had to manually flip the lock switch. (Trunk hatch door would not open if the driver's side rear door was locked.) 
136000 mi Blowing warm air on driver's side, cool air on passenger side, even cooler for rear passengers. Evac and charge took care of problem. 
144000 mi

US $30
A/C blowing cool (not cold) on passenger side, warm on driver's side. Trip to local auto parts store to re-charge A/C took care of the problem. 
156442 mi

US $202
Pilot would not start. Had to be towed. Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. 
91760 mi

C $66
AC not blowing cold at all - recharged system with leakstop and refrigerant. 
132000 mi

US $800
Replaced alternator 
95800 mi

US $360
Oil pressure sensor failed and was replaced. Towed. 
20000 mi Battery tested poorly in inspection, replaced. 
64000 mi

US $25
Replaced headlight bulbs. 
106000 mi

US $40
Replace turn signal/multifunction switch 
4000 mi Freon added 
93000 mi

US $900
Passenger side radiator fan (condensor fan) needed to be replaced after bearings went. Noticed noise first, and wobbling after inspecting. Fan replacement was close to $600.  
33000 mi

US $190
Replaced battery 
48000 mi The battery stopped taking a charge. Intermittently the car would just be dead. My wife was stranded once and I had to jump start her car. Honda ran some tests on the battery and declared it to be defective 
920 mi Memory Seats did not activate or work. Electrical problem from factory, power cord plug prongs were bent from factory, made new plug. Memory seats work after repair. 
4820 mi Replaced key fob. 

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2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

12000 mi Key fob was replaced due to not working correctly at locking and unlocking the doors. 
4000 mi Panic alarm sometimes goes off when key turned in ignition. 
4800 mi Issue with panic alarm going off still not resolved. 
9000 mi Panic alarm goes off when starting car 
10000 mi Panic alarm goes off when inserting key in ignition. Parts replaced and it appears that the problem is solved.  
16000 mi Key fob module bad, replaced at no cost under warranty. 
36700 mi Key fob working internittently. Dealer replaced key fob module at no cost under warranty. 
34000 mi clicking noise caused by faulty blend door actuator located under the center console - this actuator sends air to either the registers or floor vents for the rear seat passengers. replaced faulty motor assembly. the key fob/door lock remotes were poorly sealed due to a design flaw. this exposed the inner electronic circuitry to moisture, causing corrosion and device failure. The dealer replaced the seals and the inner circuitry on both keys. 
108000 mi

US $475
The air mix/mode actuator located in the center console between the two front seats stopped functioning correctly and made a loud intermittent noise. This actuator diverted air flow between floor and console registers to the back seats. 
15000 mi Difficulty with the Key Fob to Lock or Unload vehicle doors. Had to press button multiple times to get reaction. Dealer said some owners were reporting the problem, and they replace Key Fob internals. 
49000 mi

US $9
Symptom: Loud intermittent engine noise. Engine examination and internet search finally led to faulty relay. Replacement AC compressor clutch relay purchased from dealer and replaced. 
3800 mi The navigation system turned into night mode (dark, unreadable during day) during the middle of a sunny day. It would not go away. Software glitch. The navigation system turned into night mode (dark, unreadable during day) during the middle of a sunny day. It would not go away. 

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2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $350
AC compressor relay stuck, compressor over pressurized system and cause bleed off valve to break open to vent. New relay, new vent valve, recharged AC.  
40300 mi Navi screen listed problem as 'disc read error please consult dealer.' Dealer could not replicate error since it reset with ignition so just cleaned disc. Error came back. 
42300 mi

US $150
interior map lights and backseat overhead lights were burning out in less than a month's time. Had the map light's motor? replaced and has worked fine since. 
84000 mi Bearing shot in heater biower motor. 
92000 mi

US $100
Replaced failed AC relay 
20000 mi hazard warning switch not working took to dealer switch needs to be replaced they have ordered the parts. Switch never worked properly from delivery but had no time to take to dealer to have replaced. memory seat from postion 1 to 2 not working all the time. when engage memory seat periodically seat does not go back to original memory position. Driver side mirror also engages up continiously until the memory seat button is pressed again 
85000 mi

US $1200
Alternator 
40000 mi premature replacement of battery. No fault found, but a couple of years too early.. 
92000 mi Replaced blower motor 
119000 mi

US $2000
Recall on airbags 
96000 mi Replaced intermittent radio under extended warranty. 
81000 mi Relay for a/c compressor for stuck on and it over pressurized the system causing the release valve to release freon. Relay was replaced and system recharged. 
40000 mi

US $160
Door lock actuator on driver's side was making a rubbing noise. Needed replacement. 
89000 mi

US $150
Replaced original battery. 
108000 mi

US $200
Navigation System. Intermittent DVD Read Error and system would terminate operation 
66520 mi Noisy heater fan. Had to be replaced. 

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2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

29000 mi

US $190
Key fob reprogramed....now it works new. 
47500 mi

US $50
Replaced front windshield washer pump. 
63000 mi Motor on lumbar support died and was replaced under HondaCare . $298 billed to HondaCare 
86000 mi replace field coil under Honda Care 
70514 mi Replaced driver side low beam light bulb Replaced driver side low beam light bulb 
70500 mi

US $17
Replaced passenger side low beam headlight 
84687 mi When I start the car, there's a rattling sound that lasts for about 20 seconds coming out from the center console . If I turn off the engine, then turn the key to the slot "II" just before starting the engine, I get the same rattling sound for about 20 seconds. Very consistent result. Doesn't matter whether the engine is hot or not, I hear the rattling sound for about 20 seconds, then it stops. The rattling comes from the rear part of the center console which is the rear A/C unit area. You can feel the rattling. Mechanic said he would have to remove the center console to find the source of the rattling noise. I didn't have it done. Rattling stopped in Nov 2017. The same scenario happened in Sept 2015 at almost 60,000 miles. Took it to dealer who said it might be the air mix motor. No work done. The rattling went away in Oct 2015 . 
91865 mi

US $30
Replaced low beam headlight on driver side 
101820 mi Replaced driver-side low beam light 
105568 mi

US $10
Replaced passenger-side low beam headlight 
7000 mi Reverse sensors suddenly stopped working. 
500 mi Intermittent interruptions while talking through the Blue Tooth connection. I am hearing everything but the other end of the call keeps getting gaps in the conversation. The calls work perfectly while using my Jawbone handset. This is still not resolved. 
112000 mi AC blower motor and AC recirculation vents not working. 
1000 mi 2 Repairs for the 09 Pilot. Rear speaker system did not work - bad wiring connection from car manufacturer.  
94000 mi

US $1544
Removed and replaced ac clutch compressor and relay 
90700 mi

US $200
under warranty 
83200 mi

US $300
Original battery failed. 
105700 mi

US $566
Compressor Relay system was stuck in open position intermittently; relay was replaced and freon was added 
116400 mi Lighter outlet had fuse blown (owner caused) 
172023 mi Alternator Replaced 
79000 mi

US $40
Tailgate electic button replaced. Door unlatched every time the car was started. TSB from Honda on this in 2009 but mine didn't start acting up until this fall. Requested goodwill consideration, Honda paid 75 percent (my share $40). 
79000 mi

US $550
Engine whine that matched RPMs and battery light came on. No noticeable electrical power loss but battery metered out lower with car running than static. Alternator. 
rear latch "switch" is failing. interior lights come on while driving and hatch tries to open and close. safety mechanism won't allow it to open but you can hear it trying. 
101000 mi

US $1200
A/C not working. Had to replace compressor, clutch and coil. 
114300 mi

US $100
AC diverter 

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2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $20
Replaced a/c relay, system had ceased to function 
122000 mi

US $40
Replaced both headlights, driver side was burnt out 
108000 mi

US $50
driver's reading light bulb 
49000 mi

US $450
Driver window switch stopped working, replaced switch assembly. 
97000 mi

US $15
AC has been more and more intermittent so I tried recharging it myself but the problem persists. 
97000 mi

US $20
Air conditioner was working sporadically as the compressor wasn't kicking on. Recharge didn't work. Replace the compressor relay and all is good now. 
101000 mi

US $20
Replaced driver's side headlight 
11160 mi

$100
Replaced both horns 
Replaced a headlight. Replaced the other headlight two weeks later. 
27000 mi Motor for passenger side mirror was binding when adjusting the mirror from bottom to top. 
3357 mi Replacing both headlights. Drip marks are on the inside of both driver and passenger headlight lense 
30706 mi Key FOB replaced Key FOB replaced 
3000 mi Tailgate switch on door of Touring model did not operate. Dealer ordered part, but this did not fix the problem. Dealer then order another part and will have to bring the Pilot back to be fixed. Failing to fix the problem of the tailgate switch not working by replacing the switch, the Dealer ordered a control module. When install the switch did work and the problem was fixed. 
136000 mi

US $700
Battery (5 years old) and original alternator replaced. 
170000 mi

US $700
2nd failed alternator 
66200 mi

US $65
passenger side mirror setting itself in extreme cold 
93200 mi The AC unit was shutting off the starter and the car would not start. This happened twice. First time care was jump started. Second time car was towed to dealer. 
25300 mi Navigation screen would display "Disc not read" after restarting the vehicle. Navigation system was replaced. 
170000 mi

US $600
Flap controlling the flow of air for the first vents were malfunctioning. 
180000 mi

US $2100
replace tail lights 
49580 mi A/C compressor relay sticking on and blew off A/C high pressure valve. Key fob buttons work intermittently 
92000 mi Car started to hesitate - would not start 
12000 mi Replaced DVD Nav drive.  
55000 mi Diagnose and replace defective parking sensor switch on dashboard 
188000 mi

US $1400
replaced alternator 
6000 mi Spots in inner surface of Navi screen shield 
13000 mi Dirty NAV screen shield. Installed new one. 
40500 mi Remote key fob failure 
25000 mi door locks kept cycling, it was determined that the rear liftgate lock was not locking. they replaced the lock mechinism. 
43400 mi Drained battery, noise and smoke from engine compartment on restart. Faulty AC system clutch relay, blown compressor relief valve. relay/compressor clutch and relief valve replaced. ac system evacuated and recharged 
2000 mi Nav system failed 
22000 mi Center console did not light up. Major issue at night! 
41200 mi navigation drive unit failing 
51000 mi starter motor noise in cold weather start 
52300 mi

US $140
power seat memory failed battery died 
57500 mi The front blower motor made noise on cold starts. Dealer replaced for free under dealer warranty. Keyfob range was too short. 
77000 mi Left front parking sensor had an intermittent fault. 
96200 mi Started getting read errors in the Nav system. A new disk didn't replace it but it was temperature sensitive. HondaCare warranty replaced the entire system. 
111000 mi Mirror motors jumping, both replaced under warranty Compressor Relay intermittently failed. Replaced relay. 
113000 mi Compressor was making noise, replaced. Parking sensor flaking out. 
135000 mi

US $675
Leak in the High Pressure line. I think this was due to the line not being clipped in when the compressor was replaced, causing it to rub and leak. 
10000 mi

US $200
HVAC blend door motor 
127000 mi

US $700
New alternator 
65720 mi

C $700
Remote keyless entry not working. Both keys replaced under extended warranty 
5580 mi Need replacement key fob. Remote functions do not work reliably 
8060 mi

C $250
Vehicle would randomly not start as if the battery was low. Battery cable was found to be loose and couldn't be tightened so assembly was replaced 
33680 mi Key fob was not activating correctly. Replaced transmitter 
79980 mi

C $700
Replaced evaporator unit due to leak 
300 mi New vehicle problem Air conditioning to rear blows very hot air. Replaced door mechanism in ducting.. Warranty work. 
65000 mi Pilot needed a new power window motor and switch. 
68000 mi Motor for passenger window burned out due to water getting into it. They re-routed the wiring harness and so far it's okay. 

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2008 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

89300 mi

US $475
airbag sensor units on each side 
75000 mi

US $460
Repeat of Map Light problem. Serviceman cleaned contacts, second time. Light working again! 

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2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

35000 mi

US $200
Defect with ANC (Auto Noise Cancellation) system, feedback at low frequency through speakers; covered immediately under a TSB, perfect service and repair experience 
49000 mi Factory subwoofer started booming very loudly at idle. Problem caused by faulty "Active Noise Control" unit - uses speakers to cancel out engine noise. New unit was $500, so disconnected power to faulty unit. 
17000 mi Headlight assembly ordered 
19000 mi Headlight assembly replaced 
16000 mi Tire pressure warning system false pressure readings. 
47000 mi

US $389
Right rear window regulator replaced 
157000 mi

US $500
Front passenger window not working. Window motor replaced 
167000 mi

US $75
Headlight bulb out. Bulb replaced Center brake light out 
51000 mi 2nd time since we have owned the Pilot, air conitioning was not cooling. Could not find a leak but needed to recharge the system. 

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2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

38000 mi Air Conditioning not working. Technician said leak in system. Installed new low side valve and recharged...worked for two weeks then refrigerant leaked out again. Technician found leak within 1/2 hour. Ordered new A/C hose and line that was leaking at the crimp. Recharged system and is working now. 
114080 mi

C $140
Refuse to start without any warning. 
53200 mi Replaced squeaking clock spring. 
85400 mi

US $169
Alternator went out. Fixed it myself. 
69600 mi

US $150
A/C lost all freon. Dealer recharged a/c and checked all hoses/clamps. No leak found. 
120000 mi

US $400
Blower motor and rear air resistor 
54560 mi

C $1400
Leaky hose to the Ac compressor, which made the AC leak out and need a recharge.  
122000 mi

US $480
the alternator died 
240000 mi

US $900
AC compressor replacement 
115000 mi

US $50
Failed window regulator. Research indicates this is a common problem (Class Action Underway). Parts + Labor =$400 at dealer. Dorman replacement at Amazon + YouTube + 1 Hour of Your Time = $50 
118000 mi

US $400
Seat heater Driver side was FrIeD and no longer operable. Took to local used car dealer to outsource repair. Element was burnt and crumbling. YEA! Heated seat work again! 
122000 mi

US $150
Alternator started to whine loudly. Replaced with re-manufactured Denso OE replacement. Pretty easy to self-repair. Watch a youtube video, grab a couple of wrenches and you're good to go :) R&R took about an hour 
105000 mi

US $50
power window motor failure 
28000 mi

US $75
Moldy smell coming from A/C vents when A/C cooling turned off and fresh air vented into the cabin 
49000 mi Driver side express window did not work. 
68000 mi

US $200
Dome light housing needed to be replaced as only one light came on when the doors were opened. 
137000 mi

US $291
Replaced heater dash light bulbs. 
168000 mi

US $1300
Both rear door lock actuators failed one month apart. $300.00 each. 
97500 mi

US $100
Replaced front cabin map light assembly. 
57000 mi A/C discharge hose leaking, and replaced 
115000 mi

US $105
A/c not blowing cold air. Freon very low, only 3 ounces left. Shop added 21 oz of freon and dye to indicate in the future where the A/C system may be leaking. 
118000 mi

US $445
Replaced AC discharge hose 
34000 mi The front blower motor failed so the A/C in the front did not cool, Rear A/c was ok. Dealer replaced the blower motor and a transistor 
65000 mi Rear seat A/C blower not working. Dealer replaced a transistor to correct the problem. 
27000 mi went through car wash and rear wiper would not shut off 
36000 mi

US $360
Drivers side overhead light fixture replaced as was inoperative 

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2007 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

21000 mi Visor vanity mirror lights flickered.  

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2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

3000 mi Security system would not engage. Turns out the dealership puts aftermarket security system on all their cars while on the lot and removes them when they sell the car. They had not connected the wires properly when they removed it. 
15000 mi Seat Heater works only intermittently. 
94000 mi

US $450
Second time a window stopped working and wouldn't stay closed. Had to replace the motor. I understand this is a known problem and Honda has done nothing about it. Ridiculous, 
186000 mi

US $1200
Ac needed to be replaced 
167000 mi

US $180
Alternator replaced 
45000 mi

US $275
AC pipe going to rear seat evaporator developed a leak / rusted out. 
125800 mi Did nothing. a/c is shot, $1000 to fix the seals. 
58000 mi

US $1250
Replace the A/C compressor, Dryer, Expansion Valve after 13 months earlier Condenser replaced. Condenser damage was claimed to be by object striking. 
31500 mi air conditioning weak; service diagnosed problem & ordered part; also recharged system for me. I traveled for 2 weeks & just got home, so I need to return for the part to be installed. New parts installed. 
64000 mi

US $400
Rear AC blower relay blown. AC from front vents but not the center console vent to the back seat. 
115000 mi

US $60
Replaced a burned out headlight during a routine oil change 
42000 mi

US $7
left rear door switch (door ajar indicator) might have been broken by a person climbing into the third seat, but owner replaced the switch after purchasing the switch from the dealer. 
118000 mi

US $240
Right rear window wouldn't close 
77000 mi

US $120
replace rear air blower transistor 
93000 mi

US $104
bad dimmer switch-required replacing multi-function light switch 
111000 mi

US $1200
Alternator,  
144000 mi Alternator bad. Replaced. 
5000 mi Replaced Radio - Display would not update Power Windows - would not automaticlally roll up or down Door locks do not automatically lock 

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2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

49000 mi

US $70
Replaced battery 
28800 mi Replaced alternator 
118000 mi

US $255
Leaking ac line, replace and recharge 
123000 mi

US $500
Recharge with dye to find leak 
65000 mi

US $400
Replaced starter 
84000 mi

US $250
Alternator died and replaced. 
55700 mi Driver's side front window switch, auto up/down feature non-functional. Window still works. Update: later fixed itself. 
117180 mi

C $600
replaced blower motor and assembly 
152520 mi

C $1603
replaced a/c compressor, charges system and checked for leaks. 
21000 mi Remote entry transmitter working intermittently, dealer replaced key/transmitter. 
67500 mi

US $165
Rear passenger window would not roll up 
87300 mi

US $110
Replaced battery 
101000 mi

US $1500
Compressor replaced and other miscellaneous repairs beyond A/C 
86800 mi Rear ac blower my working. Checked fuse and removed panel to access rear blower resistor - jumped resistor to confirm - ordered new resistor on eBay pending delivery .cleaned blower screen 
83080 mi

C $85
Car failed to start replaced battery 
50840 mi Passenger air bag not detecting passenger in seat. Air bag sensor reprogrammed and now light on when no passenger in front seat 
166400 mi

US $220
Charge light came on. Alternator. 
12000 mi The cruise control sometimes will not set. The problem was unreproducible when I brought it in. I plan on brining it in when I can reproduce it. 
16000 mi AC stopped working - there's a leak but they are not sure where. In a few weeks I'll come back for the dealer to check where the dye leaked out. 
21000 mi Cruise Control intermittently does not work. 
28000 mi Cruise Control is intermittent. 
29000 mi

US $30
Cruise Control was broken; they replaced the computer module in charge of it and it was finally fixed. 
49000 mi

US $50
AC Didn't work 
100000 mi

US $510
Loud noice from AC fan. Replaced the motor. 
113580 mi

US $516
A/C not blowing cold. Replaced discharge hose included refrigerant recovery and recharge 
186000 mi

US $40
replaced 10 LED lights in center console - climate control - all LED's except 1 had burnt out. Dealer wanted $250 to do this. Youtube video and $40 in parts from Amazon and voila! 
196000 mi

US $303
Power door lock actuator (driver door) broke - was unable to open driver's door. Part replaced by dealer. 
257000 mi

US $250
Ground battery cables corroded and broke. 

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2007 Honda Pilot 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

133000 mi A month ago (early December 2014), my alarm has continually been set off at all hours of day/night. We've had to unplug the battery to keep the alarm off. Both Honda & a Repair Shop have indicated we have to have a complete new alarm system. 
104800 mi Our alarm system continues to go no matter how much we try to lock our vehicle. There's no way to lock our vehicle without the alarm going off & would love to disengage the alarm. We have to disengage the battery to stop & its unacceptable. 
145000 mi Kept going to mechanic for alarm, started disconnecting the battery each night. Finally it just stopped (approximately in June) and we don't know what started it and what finally stopped it, but it's been fine since. 

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2006 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

246000 mi

US $20
Rear door, power window switch stopped working. Replaced by mechanic AC starting blowing warm air. Checked pressure and found out it was low. Bought a kit from Walmart and recharged. Two months later and it maintains cold temperature. Mechanic said it could be rear evaporator. Thousands to fix. No thanks. Fast forward to mid November. Still holding 
87300 mi

US $300
Replaced regulator 
89000 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator 
97800 mi

US $100
Replaced ANC...automatic noise controller..., car made a "droning " noise when idling with a/c on, open or "crack" door would stop it, research on Google showed what it was, stop vibration noise when "Eco" is working/factory rep ok 
96000 mi

US $1631
replaced cyclops light bulb 
24000 mi Noise in the blower motor of the AC. 
24000 mi Ordered part was received - new blower motor installed. 
164000 mi

US $551
Alternator was bad and needed to be replaced. 
78000 mi Replaced AC air filter and charged A/C system, was a little low 
161000 mi

US $260
Alternator stopped charging. Had alternator rebuilt at local shop and replaced battery. 
163000 mi

US $660
Replaced alternator that had been repaired by another shop. It was under charging. Battery light was still coming on. 
79000 mi

US $200
The transistor for the A/C motor had gone bad and had to be replaced. 
241000 mi

US $1701
Faulty heater control valve and needed a blend door calibration preformed. 
85000 mi

US $250
Replace alternator 
102000 mi

US $6
Replaced headlight bulb. 
189500 mi

US $200
circuit board for interior cabin lighting failed. 
87000 mi

US $500
Alternator malfunction, replaced. 
105200 mi

US $45
Front headlight replaced 
29000 mi Overhead passenger side light does not turn on reliably (ie sometimes will and sometimes will not). Shop said it was repaired, but problem still occurs.  
39000 mi

US $150
Replaced light assembly to finally correct an old problem. Dealer paid for labor because this was an old problem, though they said it probably wasn't covered when the problem first started. 
69000 mi

US $100
troubleshoot and replace defective drivers side window regulator and motor. 
108000 mi

US $350
Alternater stopped froze up Drove 80 miles on battery Shop replaced alternator and belt 

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2006 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

47000 mi

US $400
Refrigerant pipe to rear evaporator coil replaced. 
74000 mi

US $185
Routine Oil Change (full synthetic) ~$50; Replaced and reprogrammed keyless remote ~$132 
122000 mi

US $300
Starter replaced. 
105000 mi

US $160
Replaced starter. Corrosion caused the wire between solenoid and starter to fail. 
130000 mi

US $270
Alternator went out, not charging caused battery to go bad as well. Replaced both. 
146000 mi

US $160
Drivers door window regulator failed, was a doorman that was replace at some point, replace with a honda part (only $50 more then the doorman). 
145700 mi

C $340
Rear wiper motor replaced 
236000 mi

US $250
Battery would not stay charged. The battery was new. Car would not stay running with battery disconnected. Replaced alternator. Problem fixed. Intermittent start issue 
68000 mi

US $200
Alternator failed and dealer wanted 800$ to fix. Paid them 100$ check out and took vehicle home and pulled alt. myself. Local generator shop replaced diode board for 100$ Supposedly a rare failure for a honda with this many miles. 
88300 mi

US $250
Blend motor sluggish. Auto climate control temp not accurate. Also gurgling noise from behind radio. 
74000 mi

US $300
auto lock sys. broken for the second time 
140000 mi

US $600
computer miss adj by dealer 
500 mi door lock control 
185000 mi

US $750
Starter died died and was replaced 
113000 mi

US $860
Alternator, belt pulleys, belt 
74400 mi

C $600
dead alternator 
90520 mi

C $180
no a/c, mech added dye and replaced shrader valve this did not fix the problem 
92380 mi AC never fixed 
155000 mi Driver side window motor had to be replaced. 
127000 mi

US $700
Radio head unit stopped switching inputs. replaced with aftermarket head unit. 
47200 mi

US $140
OEM (3/2006) battery needed replacement. 
97000 mi

US $700
Car wouldn't start and got stranded as well so had to tow it to the shop. Replaced starter. 
114000 mi

US $1100
Air conditioning compressor going bad. Required replacement. 
98000 mi

US $1250
The alternator went bad. 
35000 mi Replace brake light bulb. 
70000 mi

US $250
Rear AC not blowing air. Transistor replaced 
92200 mi

US $580
Rattle on cold start. New starter installed 
114000 mi

US $418
Front Passenger Window stuck in down position 
13000 mi Replaced blower motor in the center console due to failure. 
200000 mi

US $2380
Heat exchanger had a leak, and pump dead. Needed to replace A/C heat exchanger and pump. 
114300 mi

US $2000
Rusted AC parts replaced. 
73500 mi The drivers side power lock has stopped working-manually its fine, dont know if I will repair it. 
140000 mi

US $55
Power window motor failed 
186000 mi

US $550
Compressor replaced. System recharged and tested 
58000 mi

US $750
Replaced radiator due to leak on failed seam. 
64300 mi

US $100
Corroded headlight sockets replaced. 
79500 mi

US $140
AC leak, too small to find. Recharged and added dye. Scheduled return appointment in two weeks to look for leak. Additional charges to come. 
80400 mi

US $600
Replaced leaking AC lines to rear AC. Recharged. 
91000 mi Car battery dead twice in two weeks (battery new as of December). Checked battery - OK. "deep" battery recharge. Nothing found wrong. Speculated that not driving enough to adequately charge. 
TSB for audio feedback when ipod hooked up - XM Radio & iPod audio played at same time. 
117000 mi Climate control lights out 
155620 mi Airbag recall 
158008 mi

C $420
Replace suction hose and pipe, recharge AC. 
121000 mi

US $671
Air conditioner was not blowing cold air, refrigerant low. 
80000 mi

US $478
alternator and serpentine belt had to be replaced 
55800 mi

US $60
Both key remotes also stopped working. One only required a battery, but the other required replacement of a part. 
145000 mi

US $500
Replaced alternator 
82000 mi

US $90
Rear power transistor assembly overheated. p/n 79330-s3v-a51 purchased and self-installed in less than 10 minutes. 
93000 mi

US $587
Alternator failed at 93,000 miles. Serpentine belt also replaced with the new alternator. 
148000 mi

US $1250
Replaced High pressure a/c hose. Removed and repaired air mix motor which had been chattering for years. Disassembled air mix motor and cleaned grease from the rotary contact switch. 
34000 mi

US $100
Back passenger window motor was "plugged back in" to power. Not sure how/why it was unplugged. 
106000 mi

US $358
Erratic non-starts. 
110700 mi

US $129
A/C not cold - recharged with diagnostic dye. 
35300 mi

US $104
Replacement of original battery. No tow required - replacement done by owner at home. 
69000 mi

US $40
Blower motor bearing failed. Replaced Blower motor. 
108300 mi

US $30
The battery terminals are corroding and it looses connection intermittently. I cleaned the terminals install some anti-corrosion pads. 
72000 mi

US $20
Clear projecter bulb, part of the parking bulb set which includes the corner amber lights slowly died. Bulbs were replaced. One was very difficult to get to due to the tight space, had dealer replace. 
137000 mi

US $600
Replaced blower motor actuator, did not fix problem. Replaced a valve in the coolant line that actuates the flow of coolant to the heater core, that didn't fix the problem. The car blows hot air only. 
94000 mi

US $25
A/c needed recharge - then found leak in pipe to rear evaporator - still needs to be fixed 
112500 mi

US $280
Alternator failure, replaced with Honda/denso rebuilt from dealer 
120000 mi

US $200
replace leaking A/C line 
157000 mi

US $10
Bad light switches for front dome lights 

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2005 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

193000 mi

US $595
replaced starter 
69000 mi

US $150
Tire pressure system trouble light on, RF bad sender detected, new sensor/sender unit installed. Other position, LR bad sensor detected. Good sensor from RF position salvaged and installed into LR unit. 

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2005 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

67000 mi

US $300
A/C weak. dye added and recharged. 
87000 mi

US $650
Compressor replaced 
182000 mi

US $300
After market trailer wiring harness started shorting, probably as a result of a cargo area spill. Shorted out a variety of light systems. Tech removed trailer harness and replaced fuses. 
87700 mi

US $1900
Dealer also charged me $30 for a light bulb despite me requesting that they don't repair it. 
155000 mi

US $1000
Replaced resistor for front fan. Disconnected rear fan. 
116000 mi

US $300
CD Changer stopped wotking. CD changer had to be replaced. 
185000 mi

US $2500
Replaced Starter 
108300 mi

US $900
Front and rear evaporators where replaced 
110000 mi

US $10
Replaced driver side headlight. Have had problems with the headlights, but the dealer should have fixed the problem. We'll see how long this bulb fares. 
99200 mi

C $90
Dead battery and heavy corrosion on positive terminal. 
104160 mi

C $175
Air conditioning leak tested, nothing definitive but recharged. AC Cooling now excellent again. Terminal end replaced due to corrosion. 
116000 mi

US $172
Engine light intermittent on, headlights dim while driving, clicking under dash. On 2nd trip, dealer placed an electrical part at the A/C motor. 
50000 mi

US $40
I replaced all the light bulb for the hvac control unit in the dash panel. all but 2 bulbs were blown. 
102000 mi

US $30
replaced defective driver and front passenger interior overhead light console. Both interior lights would not operate when door was opened. All other lights worked. Lights would work if switched on manually at the light. 
65000 mi A/C needed complete reconditioning, about $2000 in repairs 
163900 mi

US $20
Replaced positive battery terminal. Original corroded and broke off end of wiring harness cable. 
61000 mi

US $45
USED ONE FULL CANISTER 
67000 mi

US $20
Air Conditioning setting needed to be lowered to 65 degrees for it to cool. According to my reading it was a heating valve failure, which could not be reached, so I ask the Mechanic to disconnect it. We need only cool air in Miami! 
67000 mi A/C was cooling only when thermostat turned all the way down. Watched a video where it shows that the knob turning the hot water valve does not work and valve stays open. Instructed the Mechanic to disconnect the heat line and now the A/C OK 
74200 mi

US $650
A/C Clutch was slipping due to oil liking from inside the compressor. Entire Compressor was replaced. 
76000 mi

US $425
new entry key-because old one stopped working. 
68000 mi

US $8
Driver's side door shows "open" condition. Replaced switch, did not fix it. 
72000 mi

US $10
Left headlight bulb burned out. Owner replaced it. 
93000 mi

US $10
Headlight replaced. 
172000 mi

US $600
Starter motor froze. Needed new starter motor. 
150000 mi Seemed to have hard starts on and off over a week prior to visit. During routine oil maintenance had dealer check, nothing found. Hasn't been an issue, pegging this on cold weather. 
178000 mi

US $150
Hard starts were the issue. Alternator and full system tested, battery had bad cells and was out of warranty. Replaced battery. 
200000 mi

US $500
Alternator - rebuilt 
178000 mi 2.left brake light out 
106000 mi

US $80
AC stopped working. System diagnosed, checked & re-charged. 
169000 mi

US $200
Turn signal socket 
172000 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator. Problem continued. Replaced AC clutch relay in attempt to fix problem (guess repair). Problem has resolved. 
77200 mi Stereo crackling, CDs not playi9ng properly. dealer removed player, shipped to Panasonic for repair. Reinstalled after 3 weeks, problem repeated the next day. Applying to extended warranty for replacement unit. 
77900 mi American Honda replaced stereo unit with a brand new one. 
196000 mi

US $81
Both power outlets have become loose. I had them repaired so you could plug in and remove your device without pulling out the whole outlet case. 
60000 mi

US $60
Drivers overhead light was out upon opening drivers/all other doors. It was annoying not to have the light come on with all the times we travel at night with kids sports. 
70000 mi Noticed dash control lights for HVAC not working. Three lights went out in course of several days. Dlr ordered new bulbs on 1st visit, but ordered wrong bulbs requiring a 2nd visit for repair. Now work fine. 
61000 mi Door lock actuator. 
46000 mi

US $35
Drivers seat heater stopped functioning. One of the connectors came loose.  
138000 mi

US $500
Automatic Climate air blend motor. Unit was making loud clicking noise when cabin reached temperature due to the motor constantly moving blend arm back and forth. 

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2005 Honda Pilot 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

31000 mi

US $250
A/C fan motor burnt out. 

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2004 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

43300 mi The air conditioner smelled bad The driver seat warmer burned buns badly. 
98000 mi ac leak at the rear ac lines. ac works in front as long as rear is not turned on, otherwise freon will leak out of rear ac lines.trying to determine cost of repair to see if feasible. 
101000 mi

US $486
bad AC hose 

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2004 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

132000 mi Airbag light was on due to malfunctioning seatbelt switch. Fixed free under warranty. 
132000 mi

US $230
Replaced air mixer motor. 
146000 mi

US $35
Replaced headlights after one was out. 
139500 mi Airbag light came on. Brought it to a third party shop who (it turns out) doesn't repair that system. He did diagnose the problem though: a bad sensor in the driver's seatbelt. Honda will repair for free later this week; part on order. Followup to Airbag light. Honda replaced the driver's side seat belt receptacle for free. The sensor was faulty. 
148000 mi

US $500
Needed a new starter 
170000 mi

US $500
needed new starter 
118300 mi

US $100
car needed to be jumped. replaced the battery. 
142300 mi Car Wouldn'tStart, Needed Jumped. 
169200 mi

US $2000
Mechanic reported that battery had a dead cell in it. This is the third battery in three years for this vehicle. Mechanic checked for a "draw" from the electrical system, but could not find. Battery NOT replaced due to worse problem. Update: replaced. 
187000 mi

US $450
Driver's side power window failed 
192000 mi

US $550
Driver's side power window failed (again). Mechanic wanted to replace yet another motor, but wanted $300+ for the job so I declined. 
201000 mi Driver's side power window never fixed. 
178000 mi

US $135
intermittent failure to start, replaced battery cables then battery & finally starter. 
199400 mi

US $300
Condenser line seals Mode actuator failed 
201000 mi

US $300
No start, replaced starter (oe) 
201300 mi Drvrs window regulator failed, replaced 
91700 mi

US $527
replaced ac discharge hose 
84000 mi replaced a/c compressor 
91300 mi Replaced drivers side front door lock actuator. 
105000 mi

US $360
Rear left window regulator 
197000 mi The starter was replaced. 
168300 mi

US $45
The heat was working sporadically, it was either too hot, and any alteration in the temp caused the AC to blow cold. The problem was found to be the cabin filter was clogged. Cleaning was all that was needed 
280000 mi

US $200
AC Compressor began to seize up, A bypass pulley was put on so that I could drive the car, until I can get to an Auto Shop to have a new compressor installed 
283000 mi

US $2100
New AC Compressor, condenser, belts, filters etc. 
5000 mi the driver side window would not auto up or down. Honda had to "reprogram" a couple times. 
95000 mi

US $700
A/C freon was leaking through compressor. Had it replaced. 
181500 mi Replaced battery after a cell failed. 
41912 mi dunno what they did. they fixed it. 
89140 mi

C $545
blower motor noise electrical gremlings, lights, switches, several things got messed up 
105857 mi

C $112
airbag lights on 
106908 mi

C $73
heated driver seat fail 
116469 mi

C $337
a/c not cool enough 
135000 mi

US $40
for about 50K miles kept hearing gurgling sound. Finally found caused by air mix motor. Estimate - $400 parts and labor. removed, cleaned and re-installed myself. No parts needed. Works so far. 
170500 mi

US $103
The window would not work. After inspecting window regulator I noticed plastic piece broken. Purchased the regulator from Acura dealer for 95+tax and installed myself. Time to open/inspect - 40 about min, to put new one - about 20 min. 
179000 mi

US $85
ac/heat would not mix correctly. took out mixer motor, opened it, greased gears, re-seated all parts, installed back. 
144700 mi

US $102
Driver power window stopped working. Replaced the motor assembly as the plastic piece broke that holds the cable. 
200000 mi

US $500
AC hose leaking, would not cool Down. Replace the hose, evac/recharge 
79000 mi

US $300
Light assembly fell apart - needed to be replaced. 
90200 mi

US $250
Lights in half the dash went out. Needed to replace bulbs and some of the wiring harness. 
72000 mi

US $98
Recharged a/c. Could not find any leak. First recharge in 9+ years. 
90000 mi

US $505
Replace a/c condenser; recharge & test system 
193000 mi

US $350
Passenger side window regulator failed and had to be replaced 
152000 mi

US $275
Blend door actuator started buzzing. replaced actuator 
165000 mi

US $200
temperature control actuator motor was buzzing/rattling. actuator motor was replaced 
200000 mi

US $200
A/c compressor failed. Replaced compressor, drier, and flushed system as needed 
127000 mi

US $365
Ignition key cylinder failed.now my ignition key will not open the door locks. 
145000 mi

US $275
Blower motor needed new transistor capacitor starter. 
53000 mi

US $300
A/C went out due to failed resistor. 
110000 mi

US $65
At night with high beam selected, switched to low beam and headlights went out completely. Known fault with headlight selector switch. Previously repaired under recall using wire replacement which Honda estimated would be 90% effective. At night with high beam selected, switched to low beam and headlights went out completely. Known fault with headlight selector switch. Previously repaired under recall using wire replacement which Honda estimated would be 90% effective. 
171000 mi

US $100
Replaced heater control valve. Hot air entering A/C system continuously. 
172980 mi

C $55
rear Blower resistor failed 
180854 mi

C $210
Replace Alternator (Vision) Replace Alternator Belt (Continental Elite) 
121000 mi

US $450
A/C was not working properly. Involved more than adding freon or just charging the system. Some new parts were required. It's working fine now. 
116000 mi

US $220
Heater buzzed upon start. 
167000 mi

US $2750
Compressor failed and was replaced 
139000 mi

US $235
This trip was in response to a Check Engine light that would come on intermittently. I was expecting a full-price diagnostic, but the Code mentioned the fuel cap needed replacement, so they didn't charge me. 

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2004 Honda Pilot 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

101000 mi

US $800
replaced rear AC transistor no heat/Ac from rear center vents AC condensor replaced, would not blow cold AC 

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2003 Honda Pilot

Engine not specified

110000 mi

US $39
AC blower stopped working 

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2003 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

165000 mi

US $1250
AC compressor was replaced. 
123380 mi Daytime running lights module required resoldering 
138880 mi srs light illuminated 
128340 mi

C $500
Rear windshield wiper motor 
129580 mi

C $450
Rear wiper motor replaced again.  
145740 mi

C $400
Alternator failure 
146940 mi

C $350
Replacement alternator failed, replaced again. 
187860 mi

C $400
Belt replacement - but compressor is gradually failing -- not willing to pay for replacement. Belt replaced which reduced noise 
199200 mi AC compressor squealing 
36000 mi

US $300
Passenger side rear window would not go up. Replaced regulator. 
128600 mi

US $155
A/C not working. Replaced Blower Motor Resistor 
146000 mi Intermittent squeal not id'd for 1 yr. This time found clogged drain opening in back seat AC unit (a leaf?). Pressure of collected water moving forward caused squeal. Blew air into opening to unclog. No charge. 
159000 mi

US $500
Replaced alternator 
180300 mi

US $150
Driver's door lock stopped working with key fob; replaced switch. 
217000 mi

US $186
Known problem with this vehicle that A/C high pressure metal hose that connects to a rubber hose tends to break. Replaced and repaired A/C high pressure line. Evac and recharged A/C system. 
254000 mi

US $874
R+R AC Compressor, O ring, refrigerant, evac recharge AC system w/stradder valves 
296000 mi AC Compressor (incl. O ring, refrigerant) 
215800 mi

US $1400
Air bag recall and srs light on due to seatbelt sensor. Also got timing belt done. 
140000 mi Malfunctioning rear hatch lock switch was not allowing system to enter sleep mode. Causing battery to drain over the course of several days of non-operation. 
147000 mi 3 electric door locks are not working. 
152000 mi

US $45
Replaced 3 door lock actuators. 
184000 mi

US $800
NO AC, AC compressor neeeded to be replaced. 
187000 mi SRS light on, drivers seat belt fastener replaced under warranty. Windshield wipers not working properly. 
57000 mi

US $117
Simple. SRS light on and rear wiper motor failed. Despite jibber-jabber about diagnostic analysis, I suspect they just reset the light and changed a fuse. No motor replacement. Nothing big. 
67000 mi

US $240
Rear brake lights out plus routine maintenance. 
76000 mi Nothing much. Rear window wiper failed. Plus replaced remote door opener. 
117900 mi

US $281
SRS Light replaced control reel assembly 
90000 mi

US $13
Nuisance alarm activation, inside lights came on intermittently while driving, driver's door showed as open. Replaced driver's door plunger switch. 
95200 mi

US $12
Burned out driver's side headlamp bulb. Replaced (5 minutes). 
104000 mi SRS light on. An independent shop had diagnosed the problem as a failed sensor in the driver's seatbelt buckle, but Honda won't sell that part. Honda fixed it at no cost (replaced buckle). 
105300 mi

US $73
Replace right rear window regulator with aftermarket part. Window dropped while rolling down and would not move. 
105000 mi AC compressor locked up. Diagnosis only. Appointment for repair booked. 
107000 mi

US $1552
AC compressor locked. Replace compressor, receiver/drier and condenser. Evacuate/recharge/test. Replace grenaded AC compressor, condenser, receiver/drier. Recharge and test. 
58000 mi

US $250
A/C hose was leaking. Hose was replaced and system recharged. 
169300 mi Airbag (SRS) light was on. Dealer repaired faulty seatbelt switch at no charge. Very pleased. 
168000 mi

US $200
Power door lock on drivers door would not work. Had to use key. Found bad actuator. Common pilot issue. 5 on a scale of 1-10 in difficulty. 
83000 mi

US $250
driver's side door lock actuator is broken and dealer did not have part and it cost over $250 so I decided to wait.car can still be locked by pushing the door button down, but remote doesn't work on that door. 
94000 mi

US $250
replaced driver side door lock actuator 
97000 mi Honda battery only 2 years old (was a 100 month battery) died and all cells failed. Dealer replaced at no cost to owner. 
118000 mi

US $1000
SRS light on-driver's side seat belt sensor faulty 
120700 mi

US $300
front passenger side door lock actuator replaced 
126000 mi

US $550
The SRS light came on and stayed on. Removed and replaced the left front seat belt buckle. 
151000 mi The door lock on the front passenger door stopped working. Replaced the lock actuator. 
179000 mi Battery light came on. Replaced alternator. 
184000 mi

US $240
Driver and passenger front door locks not locking when using key fob. Replaced lock actuators. 
210000 mi

US $20
headlight went out...replaced bulb 
89000 mi

US $1500
Replaced starter 
92700 mi

US $800
starter froze 
165500 mi

US $600
replaced alternator 
88000 mi

US $186
Part that controls the rear airconditioner did not work. Was diagnosed and replaced. 
101000 mi

US $110
Brake light switch kept me from shifting from park to any other gear. 
99800 mi

US $125
Rear AC/vent failed. 
47000 mi

US $290
Replaced rear door lock actuator 
56000 mi Rear door lock failed again (also failed in 2014). 
95000 mi

US $440
Rattling and inactive charging system noticed while driving. Loose alternator bearing determined to be source of problem. Alternator replaced and 2 hours labor charged. 
53000 mi

US $300
Rear AC blower motor went out. 
128340 mi

C $90
Recharges AC system after leak repaired in line. AC fully functional after recharge. 
165000 mi

US $550
Noise from engine are. Dealer determined bearings of alternator are making noise. Alternator replaced with a rebuild Honda alternator. 
155000 mi

US $11
Low beam headlight burned out. Due to location of bulb and fastening hardware close to air filter air box, it took me about 5 minutes to replace it. Probably due to inexperience.  
96000 mi

US $450
Electronic Front door locks stopped working. Both front door lock actuators were replaced. 
105000 mi

US $800
replaced electric door lock for rear driver side door 
33796 mi Honda replaced rear air vents because original installation fell apart. Honda replaced inside door handles. Honda replaced windshield washer sensor. 
95220 mi

C $195
Replaced RF door lock actuator 
124000 mi

C $90
Circuit board for DRL cracked & broke the solder line. Repaired it on the bench with a soldering iron. 
8000 mi replaced radio 
35000 mi SRS system software 
56000 mi noisey alternator replaced. 
109000 mi

US $1200
Front passenger side door lock motor broken. The lock no longer goes up or down along with the other doors when auto door lock/unlock is used. Paid about $50 to diagnose; not paying approx $400 to repair. Living with problem.  Rear passenger side seatback (top side of the seatback) latch that allows the seatback to fold down and seat move forward has a broken wire or connection, so it doesn't work. Paid about $50 to diagnose but not paying the approx $200 to $400 to fix. AC lines that run from front to rear AC unit have a leak. Dealer recharged the system, which provides a temporary fix. New parts and fix will be about $500. Dealer only charged $100 when recharge was estimated at $170. 
132000 mi

US $800
Automatic lock motors on three of four doors needed replaced. They stopped working and thus required manual lifting of the locks once driver entered the vehicle. Problem rendered the autolock keyfob useless. 
115000 mi SRS light came on. Had to spend alot of time time on the phone with dealer and finalkly called Honda USA and they agreed to have it fixed. 
153000 mi

US $200
air conditioning quit, was repaired through replacement of resistor.  
169000 mi

US $380
door lock actuator replaced on passenger side front. 
211000 mi tail lights, marker lights and dash lights went out. fuses are good. cause as yet undetermined 
66000 mi

US $217
Driver-side window motor ("regulator") died months ago. Got estimate from Pompano Honda to replace at ~$350. Decided to postpone and get estimates from other repair shops. 
69000 mi

US $180
Window motor replaced. 
116000 mi

US $150
Battery cable replaced due to defective battery causing corrosion deep into cable. 
108900 mi

C $140
Replaced battery 
124200 mi Controller for rear A/C 
93000 mi

US $150
needed new battery 
89900 mi

C $900
Replaced seat heater elements in both front seats. 

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