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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%)
Chart based on 2340 repairs.
Honda Pilot engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 484 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36500 mi | Multiple codes reported due to dirty/clogged injectors. 6 injectors replaced under extended warranty. |
| 41000 mi US $1373 |
Replace fuel injectors, ECU update (transmission). |
| 63860 mi | All dash lights and warmings messages all around. I had this before and it seems that it is related to a misfire in cylinder 4. It is not. It is related to cold (it was -30c). I charged the battery and reset the code. |
| 9000 mi US $34 |
Oil change Tire Rotation |
2017 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 67000 mi | Replaced injectors under extended warranty or policy. Engine was surging and RPM's were fluctuating under light acceleration. |
| 58000 mi US $410 |
Remote start switch failed, vehicle went 'crazy', with alarm sounding, all lights flashing, all gauges sweeping wildly, all caution warning lights on dash illuminated. Had a hard time trying to start vehicle, once running, almost could not get it to turn off (push button switch). Had it towed to dealer, who replaced the remote starting sensor brain located behind the glove box. Said he had seen this before. Repair took longer than 1 day because of supply-chain issues with the part. |
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2480 mi | Auto Engine Idle Stop stopped working for two months.Reset & now works. However all Honda Sensing features were inadvertently disabled (Cruise, LKAS,CBMS,LDW,FCW,RDM). Awaiting calibration kit from Honda USA (none in Canada). |
| 42160 mi | Start/Stop switched defective and was replaced. Problem was occasional non start requiring that the brake pedal pedal be depressed heavily. |
| 145000 mi | Engine light on, gas cap code. Replaced a couple of gas caps and shop replaced a sensor and the gas fill tube where the gas goes in, nothing fixed it - ignored the las 6 months |
| 41000 mi | Fuel Injectors replaced. Oil pressure switch needed replacement. |
| 82000 mi | Oxygen Sensor Replaced Ignition Switch Replaced Oil Pressure Sender Switch Replaced |
| 84 mi | Timing Belt Tensioner Replaced |
| 68000 mi | Auto start/stop occasionally cuts the engine when the brake is released, and at some times will not engage the transmission w/o a restart. Dealer could not find this in the trouble codes, so no action was taken. Did not charge us. |
| 44000 mi | Known start button issue. The dealer did not know about it until I left it with them. They then found the problem and fixed it. |
| 81000 mi | Clogged fuel injector |
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 19250 mi | Oil leak, bottom of oil pan is wet. Tech sprayed area around oil pan with leak detecting spray, told us to return in 500-1000 miles. |
| 24000 mi | Over the course of 5 visits to the dealership, the service techs searched for the source of an oil leak. After re-sealing the oil pan and re-sealing the oil pump, the leak was found to be at the side main bolts. The bolts were removed, cleaned, and the threads were coated with Honda Bond before re-installing. 1K miles later and no leak has been detected. |
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 48568 mi | Dash lights flickering and alarm going off. Replaced ignition switch. |
| 62000 mi | Misfire CEL. Fuel injectors replaced under TSB/Extended warranty. Likely cause is carbon buildup due to Direct Injection engine design. Common issue on 3rd Gen Honda Pilots. |
| 75000 mi | Leaking valve cover gasket, rear bank. Gasket replaced. |
| 19840 mi | Check Engine light was on. Message said "Emissions Systems Problem". They thought it was a cat converter problem, but after diagnosis, turned out the injector block needed replacement because it was injecting too much fuel. |
| 45260 mi | As noted from previous problem, the check emissions light came on, but this time, they had a software update to fix the false positive of the check engine light. No charge. (Just wanted to note how awesome they were. I did not book an appointment. I was in the neighbourhood. Asked them about it, and said if i had 30min-1hr, they'd look at it. Left it with them, went and test drove an Odyssey, and when I got back, they were done with the software update. Thanks Maple Honda!) |
2015 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $1180 |
Replace timing belt, serpentine belt and water pump |
| 36580 mi | Timing belt tensioner replaced under warranty. 2.5h |
2015 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Purge valve failure |
2014 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 6500 mi | PCM Flash to resolve VCM Vibration at light throttle. This improved the problem, but VCM overall has a design flaw in that it creates vibration at light throttle between 60 and 70 MPH once engine is warm. |
2014 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 19000 mi | Exhaust pipe covering fell off. Was covered under warranty. |
| 72000 mi US $300 |
My Pilot felt like if it was the gas filter ; it run good and it kind of wanted to turn off on my; also the RPM was low like if the timing was off. The problem was this ---Oil pressure senser.( Bank 2) the back one of the motor. --- |
| 98360 mi US $2471 |
Replaced timing belt including water pump, tensioner and gaskets |
| 55000 mi US $600 |
Mechanic at the Honda dealership, while changing the engine oil, broke the engine oil dipstick. The mechanic then caused it to slide down into the engine oil pan. To replace the dipstick, the oil pan would need removed and gasket replaced, and a new dipstick installed. Total cost the Alexandria VA Honda dealership wanted to charge me to fix what they broke $500...and they'd cover the $49 dipstick cost. |
2013 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer mechanic read ECU trouble codes and determined the issue to be thermostat failure. (Opening / closing too slowly) |
2013 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 28900 mi | Belt was squeaking, so they replaced the belt |
| 26800 mi | Check Engine Light - EGR valve. Dealer replaced the EGR valve under warranty and reflashed the PCM per an existing TSB on the issue. Groaning noise from engine. Dealer stated it was due to a defective PS pump bracket. Replaced the bracket and the PS pump under warranty per an existing TSB on the issue. |
| 156000 mi US $800 |
Had timing belt replaced and water pump at the same time, since they are connected and in the same parts packet. |
| 41000 mi US $70 |
CEL was set after gas cap wasn't screwed on after a filling. Owners ODBII tool would read, but would not clear the CEL. Dealer had to clear the code. |
| 60000 mi | Car threw an obd fault that indicated faulty oil pressure or oil pressure switch. Code reset itself before taken to shop, shop couldn't find a problem, sent home. |
| 21400 mi | Car shudders and shakes when shifting into eco mode |
| 68000 mi US $104 |
Oil pressures sensor(s) were replaced due to causing CEL code P3400 Bank 1 cylinder deactivation. |
| 130000 mi US $1325 |
The spark plugs, especially the number 3 plug really did need to be replaced. The engine varies cylinders based on driving demands but the number 3 cylinder is always firing. I was getting an error code and it was due to the 3rd cylinder spark plug. The car was misfiring like crazy and the error code pointed to the spark plugs amongst other things. Of course the number 3 cylinder plug is the hardest to get to. My mechanic gave me a good price to replace the set so I decided to let him do it! I got over 100K miles on the originals so I think that was pretty good! |
| 72000 mi US $72 |
Oil change and tire rotation |
| 105000 mi US $600 |
Coil misfire |
2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 77000 mi | Misfire due to piston ring oil blow by. Covered by 8 year extended warranty as a result of a class action settlement in 2013. Replaced oil, coolant, piston rings 1-3, head gaskets, o-rings, oil filter, etc... |
| 102000 mi US $3500 |
VCM system failure led to fouled spark plug, then shortly after cracked head. We were one month outside warranty TSB and extended warranty, but since we had reported the fouled plug earlier they paid 75% of repairs. Also elected to replace engine mount, water pump-timing belt, billed only for parts. Short trips around town aggravate the VCM, switching from eco to normal mode wears the seals quickly. Installed VCM muzzler post repair |
| 2000 mi | Ignition seems to hesitate before turning over, will also turn over at very low rpm and then rev up. |
| 43000 mi | Vehicle had an oil leak - oil was seaping from the rear main bearing cap side bolts. 4 main engine bearing bolts were removed and coated with Honda bond, then re-installed. |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
Thermostat caused engine light to illuminate. Mechanic found a nut lodged in the thermostat causing it to stay open constantly. Thermostat was replaced. Mechanic believes manufacture error is cause. Second manufacturing error found. |
| 60000 mi US $450 |
Replaced left rear hydraulic electric engine mount. Original part began to separate from base unit. |
| 88000 mi | Engine was misfiring, and eventually showed Check Engine light and VSA light. Covered by extended warranty which was a result of the engine misfire class action suit. |
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced water pump & timing belt |
2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 61000 mi US $100 |
EGR valve was replaced. Actual cost was $320, but my extended warranty covered all but the deductible. |
| 11500 mi US $129 |
DEALER OVERFILLED OIL AND HAD TO RETURN TO DIFFERENT DEALER FOR REPAIR. WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE AT SAME TIME |
| 22200 mi US $130 |
warning light |
| 140000 mi US $30 |
Replaced air intake tube, old developed a crack |
| 61200 mi US $825 |
Check Engine light on - showed code P0404 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve. Valve failed and had to be replaced. Repairs not covered by warranty. |
| 31000 mi | Undetectable weeping of oil in oil pan. Needed to remove, clean and reseal the pan. Took all day for repair to be done. |
| 66000 mi US $90 |
Vehicle entered a self-protection mode (i.e. no acceleration). Dealer cleaned throttle body to resolve;however, dealer did not provide recommend cleaning interval or provide information on component recall |
| 29000 mi | Fouled spark plugs replaced and computer software updated. |
| 70000 mi US $20 |
Check Engine light came on. Used code checker and researched that it could be problem with failing sensor with suggestion to make sure oil level is at top level since this sensor is sensitive to that when it gets older. Added oil and reset the code. The problem hasn't returned so far. If it does then it's time to take it to a dealer. |
| 127000 mi | Recall covered engine for additional 8 years. |
| 91000 mi US $20 |
Coolant Pipe under the car failed |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Both of the oil sending sensors failed. Engine check light was on and car was in "limping mode" running at 8mpg not using 5th gear and shaking on the up-shift. Error code was related to the ECO mode |
| 65000 mi | Check engine light, vtm4 light and traction control lights all on. Dealer said there was a recall that extended my power train warranty and covered the $2,225.08 bill. Spark plugs and piston rings replaced per bulletin 13-082. |
| 7000 mi | Belt tensioner making noise, replaced |
2011 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi | Pilot has had VCM problems since the beginning and they have gotten progressively worse. Rough, clunky transition between cylinders and occasional vibration when cylinders drop. |
2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 181000 mi | P304 Error - Misfire on cylinder #4. This problem was never fixed. It went away on its own. |
| 155000 mi US $200 |
Both cooing fans went bad within a few days of each other. |
| 75000 mi US $8 |
Engine burns about 1qt of oil every 1,000 miles. Wife drives it, so worried that it will get low if I need to travel for extended periods. |
| 81000 mi | Engine was burning about 1qt of oil every 1,000 miles. |
| 85100 mi | Fouled spark plugs, caused by oil blow by, no cost to owner as it was a tsb |
| 95600 mi | Same issue as before, fouled three plugs. Was covered under warranty, three cylinders had piston rings replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Front and Rear engine mounts cracked and leaking oil |
| 21000 mi | Constant issues with ECO mode and Variable Cylinder Management. Vibration and shuttering when in and out of ECO modes. Two updates dealership performed did not solve the issues. Reported to American Honda with no solutions. |
| 25000 mi | District Manager test drove to sense vibration issues in VCM mode and found nothing. So far vehicle still shutters and vibrates at 65MPH. |
2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 53900 mi | It was covered by the recall. Engine misfire, engine light. VCM. Spark plugs malfunctioning. Spark plugs replaced and VCM reprogrammed. |
| 88000 mi US $50 |
All three spark plugs in rear bank oil fouled. Replaced all 6 plugs. |
| 89000 mi | Eco Mode Vibration. Repair attempted but not successful |
| 27000 mi US $95 |
replaced a spark plug on the 6th one. |
| 90000 mi US $115 |
Plugs fouled due to VCM. This first round they said was only software - they did replace plugs 1-4, i paid to have the remaining two plugs replaced at my expense. It sounds like if this happens again, they dismantle the engine and put different piston rings on etc. There's an extended Honda warranty for this issue for 8 years and unlimited mileage if I'm not mistaken. |
| 62000 mi C $231 |
Replace leaking timing belt tensioner |
| 88000 mi US $91 |
CEL, Check emissions system, Check VSA, Check VTM-4 lights all on -> misfire in cyl 2, covered by TSB 13-082 extended warranty: dealer replaced spark plugs in cyls 1-4 and updated software. Not covered plugs in cyls 5-6, so paid for these plugs to be installed (near 100k mile service when plugs should be replaced anyway). |
| 95500 mi | Dealer performed oil change, oil dipstick seized in spool valve and handle broke off, cannot remove dipstick, requires $560 repair to replace spool valve. We tried to get the dealership to accept partial responsibility (it wasn’t broken before the oil change), but the service manager got defensive and his boss never called us back. They lost all our future business (maintenance and car purchases). |
| 116000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced timing belt and water pump. |
| 58000 mi | TSB, cylinders/ excessive oil usage...fixed under known manufactured problem |
| 61000 mi | misfire on cyl 2. Replaced plugs and reprogrammed ECU |
| 146000 mi | p0304 error. Honda replaced rings in cyl 1-4 |
| 165000 mi US $150 |
Accessory drive belt tensioner bearing failed. Replaced accessory belt and belt tensioner |
| 152000 mi US $20 |
replace fuel cap- causing check engine light and check fuel cap caution |
| 9000 mi | Rough starting. Dealer unable to duplicate Shudder in ECO mode. |
2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $1700 |
Timing belt tension arm etc |
| 112249 mi US $4854 |
Flashing engine light. Replaces various gaskets, oil pump seals, front spool valve, plugs |
| 101400 mi US $500 |
timing belt and water pump replaced as part of general maintenance |
| 160 mi US $2300 |
engine gasket was replaced due to excessive oil consumption. there had been a manufacturer's recall for this problem, but the dealer informed me that the recall period had expired. we paid the entire balance. |
| 58000 mi | The engine cylinder management system was malfunctioning causing the vehicle to jerk strongly when accelerating moderately. |
2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 102000 mi | A dealer replaced pistons and rings after problems with excessive oil consumption and misfires persisted following spark plugs replacement and software update |
| 134000 mi US $630 |
Vehicle went in for scheduled spark plug replacement and valve adjustment. |
| 84000 mi | Replace all spark plugs because of concern with cylinder design issues. |
| 112700 mi | Had to replace radiator fan relay a few days after as well. |
| 52700 mi | Check Engine, VSA, and VTM-4 warning lights on. Did not notice any issues other than the warning lights. Dealer checked for error code and found it was a misfire on one of the cylinders. Dealer replaced spark Plugs. Work done on warranty. |
| 96100 mi | Vehicle had a vibration/shudder and a ticking/clicking sound just before the ECO function triggered. Dealer claimed that was normal (this was not normal)and there was nothing that could be done. After the visit the problem is gone. |
| 102300 mi | Check Engine , VSA, VTM-4 warnings lights. Dealer pulled code PO303-misfire on cylinder. Dealer replace piston rings on cylinders 1, 2, 3. |
| 85000 mi US $1200 |
Something associated with oil circulator |
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $1075 |
Engine and VSA light on. Ran fine but took it in. Read about TSB's regarding regarding random misfire. Diagnosis was PO302 misfire #2 cylinder. Fix: Replaced all sparkplugs. Also had fuel injection and throttle cleaning done plus alignment. Engine and VSA light on. Ran fine but took it in. Read about TSB's regarding regarding random misfire. Diagnosis was PO302 misfire #2 cylinder. Fix: Replaced all sparkplugs. Also had fuel injection and throttle cleaning done plus alignment. |
| 60400 mi US $240 |
An internal pressure sensor went bad. It had to be replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $158 |
There was a oil injection problem that caused spark plugs in 2 cylinders to fail prematurely. There's a class action lawsuit on this and after a lot of back and forth with American Honda I was reimbursed. Hi |
| 114200 mi US $600 |
Radiator transmission cooler failed allowing transmission fluid into cooling system. Lucky, no coolant into transmission or transmission would need replacement at about $3400. Dealer estimate for radiator and flush only was $1800. |
| 130000 mi US $310 |
Excessive engine oil consumption. Oil level dropping below "add" before change due. Added "5 minute flush" to oil and idled (only) for 5 minutes per instructions. Changed oil and filter. Apparently an increasing problem for Honda even with specified oil change intervals. |
| 71200 mi US $300 |
One of the six ignition wires failed, cause lack of power, RPM flucuations. It did not show in a code right away but finally it did after a month of symptoms occurring randomly. One ignition wire and six sparks plugs were replaced. |
| 213000 mi US $500 |
serpentine belt idler arm pulley assembly |
| 89000 mi US $750 |
Radiator cracked and leaking. Replaced |
| 164289 mi US $600 |
Camshaft adjuster solenoid replaced Valve Cover gasket replaced |
| 103000 mi US $731 |
VSA / Engine error display. 3 coils replaced, air filter and spark plugs |
| 133000 mi US $1750 |
Slight noise heard. Dealer took apart engine found scarring on cylinders, replaced entire engine. |
| 127000 mi | THE ENGINE BLEW BENT ALL VALVES AND BROKE A PISTON AND A ROD |
| 103273 mi US $1020 |
Replaced timing belt, water pump, drive belts |
| 19000 mi | Pipt has been back to the dealer several times for a shuddering problem when going into ECO mode. I was told several times that "they all do that" but I persisted and finally they changed the "A" pipe of the exhaust system. That probably fixed it. |
| 29000 mi | This time they cleaned the EGR. Didn't fix the problem. |
| 9500 mi | Car was burning 1 qt of oil every 2,500 mi. Honda tech line said not problem. Honda regional service rep overruled, did a leakdown test and found fouled plug..all seals rebuilt, and short block replaced. Honda will analyze my old block for problem. Engine using 1 qt oil every 2,500 miles. Dealer did testing including leak down test. Valves sent out to mach shop for redo and engine short block replaced (ie essentially new engine). 15 days at dealer. Under warranty. Told cost approx "$10,000". |
2009 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 27060 mi | Emission light on, VTM-4 light on. Dealer BS'ed me that fuel injectors are gone and repair estimate is 1000. I went to local mechanic and he fixed a pipe for free. |
| 42000 mi US $75 |
warning light on....dealer says it was a vacuum system fault code, however because the part was not currently broken, it was only a stored code, that they would not cover the repair |
| 52000 mi US $75 |
Check engine light was on, code revealed that there was a brief error code with an emission sensor. Code was cleared, however because nothing was currently malfunctioning I was responsible for repair. |
| 122000 mi US $400 |
Replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner s drive belt and fluids. |
| 206600 mi US $50 |
Oil change shop noted that car was down close to two quarts of oil and it should be monitored. This is being noted by other Honda Pilot owners online. Car is burning oil and some class action suit about such is noted online. Please read up!! |
| 14260 mi | Fuel tank replaced at no cost, due technical bulletin |
| 17360 mi $700 |
Poor acceleration. Fuel sytem flushed, filters replaced but problem persists. Car works only at gentle acceleration |
| 19100 mi $1000 |
Rear CAT blockage led to poor acceleration. Fuel pump, spark plugs aand CAT replaced. |
| 43700 mi | CEL, throttle cleaned. |
| 99000 mi US $230 |
The ignition coils were replaced. dealer dtc 84-71 vsa sensor neutral position not writing |
| 129000 mi US $450 |
Tighten Fuel Cap warning kept coming on. Replaced (myself) the fuel cap and it didn't work. Dealer diagnosed the Purge Valve solenoid was failing. Expensive part replaced by the dealer. |
| 10000 mi | "D" light flashing Dealer replace powertrain control module |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
Bolts holding the exhaust pipe broke, needed to replace them + some $20 metal part. |
| 99000 mi US $120 |
Oil sensor was malfunctioning, presumably because broken or the pipes requiring cleaning. Check engine light and VTM dashboard indicator have been lit. Diagnostics revealed P3400 error code, if I'm not mistaken. Required cleaning of some debris from the oil pipes in the engine as well as engine diagnostics job. |
| 188000 mi US $1400 |
replace throttle bodyboot |
| 90000 mi | Had a progressively louder noise at idle to 2000rpm and performance was down. Replaced the front bank camshaft via Honda Care warranty. |
| 64000 mi US $303 |
Replace spark plugs due to misfire - P0301, P0305, P0306 (potentially related to class-action lawsuit) |
| 71000 mi US $750 |
Extracted oil dipstick (handle was missing; broke at some point). Check engine light was coming on intermittently. Cleaned the fuel injectors. Lights came back after a day or two. Cleaned and adjusted all intake valves. After a few days, the lights returned. Throughout January, lights would come on every week or so. |
| 72700 mi | Check engine light due to two cylinders not working correctly. This is an ongoing intake valve issue which started in December 2014. Lights came on again the following week. |
| 74300 mi | Check engine lights keep coming on due to issue with the intake valves. They were cleaned one more time and appear to be working correctly now. Although, the engine does not sound as smooth as it did before. |
| 5000 mi | Harness connecting the throttle sensor was improperly connected giving off false signals. Problem prevented car from down-shifting. Many indicator lights came on (Engine, VTS, etc.) |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Replaced timing belt, pre-tensioner, water pump, spark plugs as part of 105,000 maintenance |
| 180000 mi US $2100 |
Water pump, tensioner, |
| 114000 mi US $170 |
Exhaust flange needed replacement. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator replaced |
| 39800 mi | Code U0122, problem with ECU. Many warning lights on: VSA, flashing D in transmission, etc. Car locked transmission shifter at one point and had to be overrode in downtown Toronto! Repeated 2x after dealer initially cleared but now ok. |
| 47300 mi US $750 |
VSA, VTM-4 warning lights returned along with flashing D from transmission. Dealer diagnosed failure of wring harness requiring dash removal, a time consuming repair. Honda good willed approx. $1200 worth of this repair. |
| 69000 mi | Check Engine Light on. Codes show multiple misfire. Plugs fouled and replaced. Computer ref lashed. This falls under the extended warranty provided by the class action suit due to Variable Cylinder Mgmt. problems. |
| 135000 mi US $2100 |
Spool valve leaked oil into alternator and fried alternator. New spool valve, alternator and battery at dealer price was very expensive. Third party shops can replace the leaking spool valve gasket at much lower cost. |
| 112000 mi US $950 |
Valve adjustment, new plugs and an oil change, software update |
| 117000 mi US $276 |
Bank 1 Oil Pressure Switch replaced |
| 95000 mi US $1200 |
Had a bad cylinder |
| 111000 mi | Water pump found to be leaking during timing belt change. Pump replaced. Timing belt tensioner found to be failing, part replaced. |
| 113000 mi | Tensioner for serpentine belt making noise. |
| 95000 mi US $70 |
Front and back motor mounts worn causing shudder when transitioning from acceleration to deceleration. Started random misfire codes. Dealer replaced all the plugs and updated software due to a tsb. I only paid for two plugs because those cylinders had no trouble codes. It was time to replace plugs anyway |
| 135000 mi US $1438 |
Developed a loud ticking audible above 2500 rpms. Intake lob for cylinder #5 found to be worn down. Camshaft and Rocker etc replaced. |
| 205840 mi $120 |
Throttle body was not working properly. It was cleaned, re-programmed,by Honda Dealer. |
| 213280 mi $110 |
excessive oil consumption. add oil every 2,000 km. |
| 75000 mi | Spark plugs fouled due to the VCM system shutting down three cylinders in ECO mode. Eventually this causes fouling of the spark plugs and the CEL illuminates for misfires. |
| 100000 mi | Piston rings replaced. Honda VCM system causes sludge buildup in cylinders leading to engine failure. |
2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 89900 mi C $330 |
O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 |
| 157000 mi US $500 |
Oxygen sensor |
| 138000 mi US $95 |
Engine light on. Codes indicated catalytic converter sensor was bad. Shop recommended trying some cats clean, which ended up working. |
2008 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $320 |
3th 4th clutch pressure switch on transmission was failing. |
| 228600 mi US $2800 |
the water pump and a radiator oooling fan was replaced |
| 82000 mi US $600 |
Idler bearing replacement required. Did timing belt too as it was easy to do at the time. |
| 104000 mi US $1418 |
Replaced Rear Manifold Catalytic Converter |
| 137000 mi US $291 |
Replaced air box hose. |
| 168000 mi US $1300 |
Radiator leaked. Replaced. |
| 175000 mi | Replaced front and side motor mounts |
| 54560 mi C $1400 |
Also leaking radiator. |
| 110000 mi US $317 |
Valve train noise. Dealer did a valve clearance adjustment, noise still remains. Dealer evaluated cams for damage none found. No further work done at this time as the problem could be something like a rocker arm bearing, hard to pinpoint. |
| 168000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced catalytic converter |
| 195000 mi US $160 |
Radiator leaking (very small) |
| 22000 mi | Check engine light, O2 sensor defective |
| 82000 mi US $800 |
Radiator began leaking at 82k miles, and 10 years old. Repair cost included all new hoses as well as radiator and coolant. |
| 14000 mi | Replaced O2 Sensor |
| 34000 mi US $450 |
Replace oil pan. |
| 143500 mi US $800 |
this vehicle has to catalytic converters the the symptom was a check engine light the converter closest to the engine |
| 198000 mi US $350 |
Bank 1 O2 Sensor |
| 237000 mi US $600 |
Radiator leak Radiator leak |
| 120000 mi US $40 |
Over heating. Relaced thermastat. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Radiator leak |
| 54000 mi US $600 |
Brakes and seals repaired. |
| 149000 mi US $30 |
Oil change |
| 115000 mi US $25 |
Coolant temperature gauge fluctuating between normal and hot. Radiator fan remaining on for several minutes after turning off the engine |
| 121700 mi US $950 |
Replaced water pump and timing belt |
| 76000 mi | rattling sound on acceleration |
2007 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 241000 mi US $1701 |
Internal failure of the catalytic converter. Honda used part #18290-RGL-A00 Converter AND 18115-RCA-A01 Gasket E AND 18212-SA7-003 Gasket E AND 44306-S9V-A71 Driveshaft |
| 36000 mi | Took my Pilot in for warranty work. Belt tensioner replaced. |
2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | oil leak near flywheel housing. turns out to be defective engine block casting, Honda installed new motor. |
| 189000 mi US $900 |
Timing belt, waterpump, serpentine tensioner, serpentine tensioner pulley |
| 191000 mi | As a result of changing serpentine belt components, manufacturer parts were severely defective from Honda. Those failed Honda parts caused the starter to fail which was contingently replaced. |
| 134200 mi US $1000 |
Engine lower mount broken |
| 46000 mi | Oil leaking after routine oil change. Returned to shop and had oil (drip) pan fixed. No cost. |
| 62800 mi US $1000 |
Leaking timing belt. Replaced timing belt/tensioner. |
| 118000 mi US $1100 |
Coolant leaks. |
| 56000 mi | MIL on dash. Hooked up OBDII scanner and all cylinders misfired. Erased codes and seems to be OK. Not sure what caused the MIL. Wife said that she didn't notice anything odd before the MIL came on. |
| 141000 mi US $3700 |
Valve adjustment, timing belt service. Bad spark plug and damage to threads to cylinder #2. Remachined the head. |
| 62000 mi US $122 |
Check engine light, misfire code. Set valve clearance. clean EGR system. New spark plugs. Repair cover under dealer warranty except spark plugs and misc supplies |
| 111000 mi US $1200 |
Timing belt, Motor mount |
| 127000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced Motor mounts Transmission mounts |
| 78000 mi US $850 |
Needed to replace the serpentine belt and all things that it touched for routine maintenance.. The belt was worn and needed replacing as per mechanic and I also inspected the part and it was well worn. |
| 58000 mi US $390 |
TSB 09-090 was indicated by Check engine light. |
| 64000 mi US $300 |
Engine light on, 4 wheel drive icon illuminated, cannot engage 4 wheel drive. Replaced oxygen sensor; problem solved. |
| 74000 mi US $150 |
Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator and hoses. |
| 130000 mi US $145 |
Burns oil like a bitch. Going to just keep changing oil more frequently. Very disappointed a car that's received regular work is burning oil this early! |
| 136000 mi US $4000 |
Oil sensor issue |
| 140600 mi US $1000 |
Timing belt not replaced correctly by dealership at 90K mileage checkup. Needed redone. Hate that particular dealership. Work done by shop. All sorts of the pulleys, etc. were replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $450 |
radiator was cracked and had a small leak. Replaced radiator. |
| 103000 mi US $1500 |
Timing belt |
| 166000 mi US $450 |
All valves recalibrated. It may need the dealer to perform a software update. |
| 166000 mi US $400 |
Engine was misfiring |
| 141000 mi US $200 |
The intake boot was torn and needed to be replaced |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner pully |
2007 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 153000 mi US $699 |
small crack in radiator. replaced radiator. |
| 141046 mi US $555 |
Check Engine light, read code P0420. Replaced O2 sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
| 85000 mi US $1800 |
Timing belt, water pump, rear breaks and rotors needed replacement. |
| 62480 mi | Diagnosis - Heat shield rattle |
| 95000 mi US $2350 |
New radiator required - leak in current one. |
| 182000 mi US $3000 |
new timing belt/water pump/etc. |
| 118000 mi US $255 |
Radiator hole/ leak. replaced radiator |
| 12000 mi | Knocking in engine that sounds like low octane gas. |
| 15000 mi | Shop said that it is due to the 10% ethanol gas that is at the pumps. |
| 132000 mi US $1300 |
Air intake hose broken |
| 139000 mi | Knock at low idle. Goes away at higher idle or AC load. Dealer adjusted valve. Slightly out of spec. Appears to be bottom end. Will check today. Possible need a short block. |
| 141400 mi US $3000 |
Bottom end knock. Honda provided block. I payed labor. I chose to replace transmission as a PM (no issues but it was out and R&R was minimal labor. |
| 114300 mi US $425 |
Replaced a cracked radiator |
| 111000 mi US $800 |
Radiator leak and replacement |
| 70060 mi C $250 |
Radiator (transmission cavity failed beneath fitting) and pumped ATF into the Coolant. Causing pink foamy fluid into the overflow bottle and dripped on to street. Fortunately the transmission did not get ruined and drained fluid was red |
| 93591 mi C $45 |
Repaired the connection between the exhaust pipe and mid catalytic converter with split flanges |
| 122760 mi C $15 |
front exhaust flex pipe leak |
| 198000 mi US $450 |
radiator attachment broke. |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Coolant leaking from cooling system. Dealer did not discover the source of the leak. |
| 120200 mi US $420 |
Cracked radiator replaced. |
| US $650 | radiator failure |
| 39680 mi | Swishing sound from engine when idling. Service Bulletin for timing belt and pulley tensioner defect. |
| 94800 mi US $350 |
Radiator leaking from bottom onto drip pan |
| 79000 mi | Engine idling rough , surging and hesitating.Removed and cleaned EGR valve. |
| 94000 mi US $1800 |
Also replaced leaking radiator. |
| 96000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced cracked head . Adjusted valves |
| 65000 mi US $125 |
Coolant Temp sensor was bad. |
| 81900 mi US $45 |
Broken air filter bolts had to be drilled out and replaced. |
| 81500 mi US $300 |
Radiator replaced do to leak. |
2007 Honda Pilot 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 90000 mi US $500 |
The engine light came on and it was something to do with the engine. |
| 160000 mi US $720 |
Updated maintenance including had to do brakes and radiator repair. |
2006 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 124300 mi US $600 |
Replaced catalytic converter Adjust engine valves Replaced spark plugs |
| 163000 mi US $660 |
Replaced timing belt tensioner. |
| 18200 mi US $334 |
Evap Purge Valve Solenoid leak-not holding pressure. Solenoid replaced (Polution control item). |
| 180000 mi US $500 |
engine misfire. replaced convertor |
| 169000 mi US $400 |
Valve Adjustment. These are notorious for the valves going tight after about 60k miles. I have had to have them done at 100k miles and again at 169k miles. My symptoms were multi-cylinder misfires. |
| 185000 mi US $1600 |
one of the lobes on my rear cam was rounded off; this caused a very loud ticking sound during operation. |
| 66000 mi US $1000 |
coolant loss, slight overheating resulting in radiator replacement |
| 144000 mi US $310 |
Honda Dealer Repair. Radiator Leak, Had to replace radiator. My outside Honda mechanic did not catch this problem. Told me I needed new water pump/timing belt/tension assembly. |
| 173000 mi US $515 |
Squealing serpentine belt. Was told tensioner assembly was stripped and broke when trying to remove. Live in Atlanta but was in Clearwater Florida headed home the following day. Sunday service. Highly suspect overcharged. Why remove? |
| 182000 mi US $525 |
Valve adjustment and spark plugs |
| 211000 mi US $854 |
VTECH Solenoid Replacement and regular oil change. |
| 284000 mi US $400 |
Replaced radiator hoses. |
| 56000 mi US $650 |
Catalytic converter had to be replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Replace belt tensioner |
| 96000 mi US $1631 |
alternator went out |
| 125600 mi US $1100 |
Replaced catalytic converter. |
| 166000 mi US $150 |
Replaced radiator |
| 77000 mi US $240 |
Check engine light came on. Checked it with my own code reader: knock sensor dead. Took it to mechanic and had it replaced. Pain in the rear to get to the knock sensor. About 2,5 hrs labor. |
| 132000 mi US $250 |
Antiknock sensor went bad the second time. |
| 147000 mi US $65 |
Issue related to variable cylinder management. Causing misfires. Honda TSB requires reflash of ECM. |
| 178000 mi US $800 |
Car has been making a clattery diesel like noise at start up and then noise goes away. Mechanic says tensioner for timing belt goes bad in these Pilots. A lot of labor involved so I changed the belt as well since he was there. Not the water pump. |
| 155000 mi US $135 |
weird chirping noise, cracked cylinder head. best conclusion the techs. cost more than car is worth. |
| 185100 mi US $300 |
also new radiator. the radiator had a small pinhole and it was leaking. |
| 215000 mi US $15 |
oil change |
| 67000 mi US $110 |
Engine light came on, codes PO 300-306 valves need adjustment |
| 85100 mi US $958 |
Replaced entired radiator(leaking),thermostat and serpentine belt. |
| 121300 mi US $693 |
Check engine light came on, dealer diagnosed.Bad catalyst converter in the rear. They replaced the RR Converter,the Ex -chamber Gasket and the EX-pipe Gasket. |
| 160368 mi US $85 |
Replaced Honda Pilot Cold Intake Air Tube/Hose which was cracked and broken. and also replaced the Air Filter. |
| 42000 mi | So far the only problem we have had is the gas cap was not tight and caused the check engine lite to come on. Put cap on correctly and solved problem. |
2006 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $30 |
Engine overheating. Refilled coolant, issue was resolved. |
| 186000 mi US $1400 |
Engine mount bad. |
| 193000 mi US $1108 |
Exhaust leak manifold bolts rusted out and as a result the gasket was not sealing. Replaced the thermostat and o ring. There was a slow leak coming from the housing bolts. Replaced the timing belt valve noise on cold start that went away as the engine warmed up. |
| 236000 mi | Replaced the radiator . The original was leaking in three different Sections |
| 276000 mi US $1550 |
Replaced both catalytic converters and complete exhaust system engine to resonators. |
| 256000 mi US $560 |
vsa light code p2647. oil pressure sensor switch needs to be replaced |
| 130200 mi C $560 |
Radiator was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 124500 mi | Bad catalytic converter. Replaced by Carmax at no charge. |
| 59000 mi US $650 |
During oil change and inspection, mechanic noted low coolant. Found small leak in radiator. I had them go ahead and order/replace radiator (not repairable) due to upcoming long roadtrip. |
| 88500 mi | Heat shield loose and rattling. Had it reattached. |
| 115000 mi US $159 |
Front oxygen sensor replaced P0157 obd code |
| 116000 mi US $75 |
oxygen sensor replaced |
| 72000 mi US $600 |
engine light read check |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
steering comum key |
| 143000 mi | valve guides leaking badly, car traded. pilot engine needed major overhaul. |
| 148000 mi | valve guides leaking oil |
| 149000 mi US $65 |
Intake air hose broke completely in 2. Replace w/ a factory part, took about 10 minutes. |
| 59520 mi C $421 |
catalytic heat shield replaced |
| 63860 mi C $450 |
radiator replaced |
| 125000 mi US $55 |
Thermostat seeping ever so slightly creating a crust like around the shell. This was due to very low anti-freeze which the dealer had flushed from a Timing Belt / Water pump replacement 2 years prior. |
| 127000 mi US $1137 |
Water pump leaked onto timing belt, replaced water pump, timing belt, tensioner |
| 95500 mi | Dealer finally replaced front hydraulic motor mount. |
| 120300 mi US $600 |
Radiator and some lines replaced. Appeared to be leaking at the fitting. Likely one of Honda's non-brass fitting radiators! |
| 110500 mi US $50 |
coolant sensor failed. sensor replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Intermittent check engine light showed P420 code. Dealer tested and indicated need to replace rear catalytic converter. Ended up going to independent shop for significant repair cost savings. |
| 225200 mi US $160 |
Intake & exhaust valves adjustment |
| 234000 mi US $60 |
Air intake boot had a hole in it Spark plugs were incorrect type, discovered by mechanic performing other work |
| 262000 mi US $1500 |
Car was throwing P0420 code. Replaced all 4 O2 sensors, then the car threw P0420 and P0430. Had both catalytic converters replaced, and all codes cleared and did not come back on. Passed NC emissions inspection. Radiator was damaged while replacing the front catalytic converter. When the radiator was removed, it had signs of leaking at the top on both driver and passenger sides, so it was going bad and would need replaced soon anyway. |
| 148000 mi US $1250 |
Replaced bank 1 catalytic converter due to CEL and code P0420. |
| 114300 mi US $2000 |
Radiator replaced. |
| 155300 mi US $1000 |
Replaced catalytic converters and relate exhaust parts to pass inspection. |
| 98000 mi US $1250 |
During the repair we discovered that the radiator was bad. I also changed the water pump, timing belt, and spark plugs. |
| 164000 mi US $40 |
Replaced cracked air intake tube. |
| 87000 mi US $500 |
Replaced leaking radiator. |
| 80000 mi US $1050 |
Timing Belt and water pump replacement |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
replaced weeping radiator |
| 129200 mi US $30 |
bolts holding rear exhaust to cat. convertor corroded. replaced bolts. |
| 93300 mi US $700 |
Radiator leak |
| 264000 mi US $800 |
new keys and key cylinder--expensive but was stuck. car is running great, engine and trans no issues. good spare vehicle |
| 98000 mi US $650 |
radiator leak; radiator replaced. cooling system flushed, new coolant. |
| 73160 mi C $650 |
Spark plug breakdown. Parts sucked into intake manifold, destroyed piston and cylinder wall. Honda Canada paid for a new block, head and 1 spark plug. I did timing belt and other plugs. Honda cost $8,200. My cost $650. |
| 51000 mi US $700 |
Replace radiator |
| 171776 mi US $750 |
EGR failed. |
| 90000 mi US $775 |
catalytic converter failure, needed replacement |
| 99000 mi US $200 |
passenger motor mount failed. noticed during maintenance visit. parts only no labor |
| 158000 mi | p0420 - rear catalytic converter starting to fail |
| 154340 mi C $220 |
Front motor mount worn and replaced. |
| 164300 mi C $381 |
Both upstream o2 sensors replaced. Factory original. No overt sign of trouble other than sensor being over factory recommended interval of 160,000 km. Mileage and engine responsiveness were down, prompting replacement. O2 sensors degrade gradually until point of complete failure (emitted voltage is at low frequency and amplitude) at which point the CEL lights up. We used an obd scanner with the real time logging functionality to observe the signal coming from my sensors. They weren't far off failure. Fuel economy has improved 15-20 percent. |
| 197000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced 2 catalytic converters, one o2 sensor |
| 124000 mi US $120 |
heat shield rattle |
| 130000 mi US $1600 |
front catalytic converter replaced with o2 sensors |
| 79000 mi US $980 |
The Timing Belt Tensioner was making a rattle on cold starts. The tensioner was replaced. It also had the timing belt service done at the same time (timing belt + water pump + seals etc). |
| 133044 mi US $1885 |
Front, side, and rear engine mounts replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $940 |
Rough idle, CEL, terrible gas mileage. Pulled codes and it was running rich. Had valves adjusted, problem was resolved. |
| 175000 mi US $1100 |
Upper Radiator tank was cracked and leaking. Replaced radiator and changed oil. |
| 110360 mi C $545 |
Rear main oil seal leaking, had insurance of life time warranty, but had to pay for Transmission torque convertor seal and alignment, for subframe was removed for the job. Noted on work order that timing belt tensioner was leaking. |
| 116560 mi | Engine rear main oil seal was replaced back in Sept 2016. Inspection cover and area is wet with oil again, not dripping oil. Dealer confirmed that there is oil residue around the area of the rear main seal, faulty repair, will not replace. |
| 107300 mi US $650 |
Heavily leaking radiator replaced immediately upon discovery by and recommendation of dealer service dept. |
| 120000 mi US $1200 |
Main seal replacement, $1000. Timing belt pretensioner replacement, $200. |
2006 Honda Pilot 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | Loose and noisy exhaust bracket that squeals when under accleration. There is a factory Honda Service bullentin out re # 07-028 dated October 30, 2007. Title: Pinging,or Squealing During Light Acceleration. |
2005 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 69000 mi | Catalytic converter bad but still under warranty of 80K |
| 187800 mi US $900 |
catalytic converter |
| 176000 mi US $1200 |
replaced catalytic converters |
| 100000 mi US $126 |
radiator fan relay |
2005 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $800 |
Catalytic convertor and O2 sensor replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $200 |
Catalytic Converter sensor |
| 185000 mi US $2500 |
Replace timing belt And fix oil leak |
| 118000 mi US $43 |
Went in for recall and oil change. I was notified that the Rear Main Seal and axle joint need replacing. I have not had the work done yet. |
| 75800 mi US $800 |
Needed front motor mount. |
| 182000 mi US $20 |
Removed some rattling exhaust Cat head shields, strapped the rest down with large hose clamps. |
| 50000 mi | Front and side motor mounts |
| 170000 mi US $480 |
Valve adjustment rear bank. Codes indicated some valves were too tight. Honda master tech suggested this repair. |
| 75300 mi US $1014 |
Cracked engine mounts (possibly due to recent accident), replaced under extended warranty |
| 304000 mi US $40 |
Replaced rear bank oxygen sensor due to P0420 code. Used Denso unit (had to splice due to accessibility issues). Cleared code and the code has not returned! |
| 277000 mi US $800 |
Power steering pump and oxygen sensors |
| 95000 mi US $700 |
transmisssion cooler line fitting blew out of radiator, losing all transmission fluid and engine coolant. Required a new radiator |
| 147600 mi US $700 |
radiator blew out transmission cooler fitting,dumped out all fluid in a block or so. very odd thing to happan. fortunately no tranny damage |
| 163000 mi US $530 |
Broken engine mount replaced |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
Catalytic converter replaced. Purchased one on eBay with a 5 year warranty. 3 years and 30,000 miles later no issues. |
| 150000 mi US $110 |
PCV Valve blocked. |
| 140900 mi US $300 |
Bearing failed in a pulley for the serpentine belt. |
| 159000 mi US $1200 |
Radiator corroded internally. Antifreeze and tranny fluid mixed, went into tranny. Radiator replaced. Tranny fluid flushed 3 times. New tranny needed when I can. Slips from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. |
| 71300 mi C $1900 |
Idler pulley replaced. |
| 171000 mi US $350 |
Had been smelling coolant for years with little loss of coolant. Started losing more rapidly so had Radiator, Hoses and Cap replaced. Mechanic thought thermostat would be fine w/o changing. Lower drivers side of radiator is where it leaked. |
| 64000 mi US $1800 |
exhaust system |
| 87700 mi US $1900 |
The starter went out, the extended warranty did not cover the cost. |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Tranny issues, would not shift, flush, sensor replaced, re flashed. |
| 138800 mi US $300 |
Transmission mount was cracked |
| 84000 mi | bad egr valve. |
| 143600 mi US $550 |
O2 sensor replacements |
| 151000 mi US $2000 |
Main rear seal, timing belt & water pump replacement. |
| 217000 mi US $1700 |
Rear bank CAT went bad. Had to be replaced. |
| 225000 mi US $1200 |
Front bank O2 sensor and catalytic converter. |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Replaced motor mounts |
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Aftermarket radiator failure. Radiator replaced under warranty. Crimp seal failure. |
| 128340 mi C $200 |
Squeaky serpentine belt replacement. |
| 148700 mi US $6000 |
Number 5 cylinder misfire causing the engine to fail. Engine had to be replaced |
| 149000 mi US $149 |
Check engine light w/error codes showing multiple cylinders misfiring. Removed and replaced the egr valve, front brake pads, engine oil and filter. The misfire issue improved but did not fully go away. |
| 280000 mi US $3500 |
Timing belt broke. Replaced with a used engine. |
| 48000 mi | The D light (to signify drive) was blinking so we took it in. The owners manual said it's a transmission problem when it blinks. The dealer couldn't replicate the problem when they took it out, so it wasn't fixed, but it's no longer blinking. Go figure. |
| 122000 mi US $900 |
Broken exhaust shield rattling. Replaced one shield. Re clamped another. |
| 181000 mi US $100 |
Engine misfire, due to loose spark plugs. Cylinder 6 - ignition coil melted onto spark plug. Local shop used a Perma Kit to re-thread spark plug. (Note replaced all ignition coils, along with spark plugs) |
| 127720 mi | Radiator replaced due to transmission cooler lines leaking. |
| 134000 mi | noted the oil pan will need replacing in the future based on bolt having oil around it but not at an active leak stage. |
| 196000 mi US $400 |
#3 cat had a hole in it. Replaced cat. Now flex pipe has a leak. Not repaired yet. |
| 202000 mi | Failure of O2 sensor. Haven't replaced it yet. |
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Radiator replacement. It's been a great car, first thing that ever broke on it. |
| 70000 mi US $381 |
When driving app. 30-35 MPH, you could feel a vibration coming from the transmission. It would not happen all the time, usually would happen when cold or just warmed up. Dlr replaced the EGR valve. Seemed to get batter but vibration returned. |
| 89000 mi US $70 |
Rear Main Seal leaking. Used "Bars" Rear Main Seal fluids to tried to re-seal the unit. Worked for 2 weeks & started leaking again. |
| 90000 mi US $825 |
Rear Main Seal continued to leak, went into dealer for repairs. Cost over $800 labour for a $14 seal ring part. |
| 160000 mi US $50 |
Bad thermostat Replaced Radiator fan relay |
| 52000 mi | Heat shield broke free from mounting bolt near catalytic converter. The bolt was removed and reinstalled with a large washer, giving the bolt a way to grab onto the heat shield. Was so simple they didn't even charge me for the repair. |
| 59300 mi US $85 |
Car started and had VTM-4, VSA, and MIL lights turn on. Shutting off and restarting cleared all but MIL. Dealer ran a series of tests and reflashed the engine control module. |
2004 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 105000 mi | Throttle Body replaced under warranty |
| 158000 mi US $3500 |
Replace Engine |
| 128700 mi US $800 |
Oil pan screws got stripped and was leaking. Had to replace oil pan and to do so, take off muffler where a bolt was frozen on. Unclear how much dealer at fault. Aluminum pan easily stripped. |
| 167000 mi US $2750 |
Timing belt and tensioner replaced Replaced external drive belt |
| 161000 mi US $1100 |
Oil seals leaking; timing belt deemed worth doing at same time as oil seal replacement given labor costs |
| 77000 mi US $205 |
The "D" on the transmission would blink to indicate a problem. The issue was a bad pressure switch and a bad connection at a crank sensor (poor pin fitment). |
| 124000 mi US $150 |
One Motor mount the dealer replaced, |
| 124200 mi | One motor mount I replaced a month later when it too showed it was leaking. |
| 174000 mi US $800 |
Serpentine belt broke |
| 110000 mi US $870 |
Replace two engine mounts. |
| 245200 mi US $2200 |
Timing Belts, waterpump, oil change, front and side engine mounts, brakes and rotors, alignment. |
| 114500 mi US $2150 |
At 114000 miles the engine developed a knock in the bottom end and the engine was replaced with a slightly younger one from a 2005 Pilot with only 82000 miles on it and a 12 month warranty covering parts and labor. |
| 177940 mi | ignition switch siezed, $500 to tow in & repair. I pulled the cylinder & offending tumblers myself. 4hrs $0 |
| 198400 mi | fuel return line rotted out at the coupling under rear passenger seat, after it was replaced, min line leaked as well. replaced line with high pressure noprean to tank under rear seat |
| 87343 mi C $732 |
water pump replaced |
| 89140 mi C $545 |
oil pressure sensor |
| 96238 mi C $105 |
check engine light, vtm4 flashing |
| 113387 mi C $100 |
fluids, radiator |
| 116560 mi | Air cleaner box broke and had to be replaced. |
| 138500 mi | Replaced front motor mount |
| 88400 mi US $1100 |
Timing belt replacement @ 8.5 yrs |
| 110000 mi US $2500 |
Motor mount replaced bushing worn |
| 14 mi | sluggish acceleration. dealer replaced egr valve. |
| 84000 mi | replaced front and passenger side motor mounts |
| 126000 mi US $2700 |
Overheating. Dealer said the radiator was leaking and the thermostat was bad, wanted $1200. Trusted mechanic said that it failed NAPA test - exhaust in coolant and head was cracked. Replaced Engine, Radiator, Thermostat, Waterpump for $2500 |
| 106000 mi US $800 |
passenger side engine mount |
| 125000 mi US $530 |
Idle air control defective. Replaced and intake cleaned. |
| 128100 mi US $525 |
Front engine mount broken and replaced with new. |
| 209000 mi US $10 |
CEL P1456 for fuel evap system. Fuel filler pipe removed from car. Disassembled metal from plastic and cleaned 2 O-rings (about 2" dia. & 3/32 thick). Greased liberally with silicon grease. Reassembled and no CEL. Passed smog. |
| 239000 mi US $175 |
Carbon buildup on Throttle Body and Idle Air Control Valve. Purchased defective Intermotor brand new IAC valve AC229 which failed at 4th use of Pilot at approx. 50 miles. Cleaned and reinstalled original Factory IAC valve. Pilot running fine, no jumping idle, no EC P0505. Replacement exchange IAC valve from Auto Parts Store has failed a bench electrical test. It appears used and defective. Started a complaint with Intermotor Company. No satisfaction yet and must contact Intermotor Company again. Appears new part was a waste of money and time. |
| 138000 mi US $400 |
Needed to replace the muffler. |
| 127000 mi US $1600 |
Car jerks intermittently while driving, VTM-4 light and engine light come on and car feels as though it has less power. Diagnosed as a throttle problem, not a transmission problem by dealer. |
| 215000 mi US $400 |
Ignitiion lock tumbler replaced |
| 26040 mi C $360 |
small leak at oil pressure switch, replaced switch, no more leak |
| 106400 mi US $400 |
Needed a new heater core when we replaced the timing belt and water pump. |
| 51900 mi US $65 |
O-Rings for coolant crossover pipe. Honda covered all but the $65.00 cost to me. |
| 52000 mi US $65 |
crossover pipe O-Rings developed a slow coolant leak |
| 147200 mi US $500 |
Valve adjustment |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
Need front and passenger side engine mounts replaced. |
| 171000 mi US $425 |
Replaced two ignition coils. |
| 172000 mi US $350 |
Key cylinder replaced |
| 149000 mi US $391 |
replaced front engine mount |
| 238000 mi US $350 |
Accelerator cable sticking |
| 199400 mi US $250 |
Gas mileage low, spark plugs |
| 178000 mi US $600 |
Replaced all motor mounts |
| 197300 mi US $150 |
Leak on fitting in EVAP system. Smoke tested and replaced fitting. |
| 192000 mi US $160 |
replaced engine mount |
| 165000 mi US $280 |
Honda wouldn't start so the coolant temp sensor needed to be replaced. Also had to replace coolant crossover pipe. |
| 169200 mi US $2000 |
Timing belt either broke or skipped; major valve damage, bent rods, engine is completely AFU. No repair due to cost ~$4500. Update: turned out cost was $2,000, repaired. |
| 170500 mi US $114 |
Alternator bracket broke causing battery not to charge and A/C not to function; local mechanic replaced bracket and reset serpentine belt. |
| 62000 mi US $350 |
Replaced hydraulic engine mount. |
| 63000 mi US $500 |
Engine mount replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $100 |
Engine was throwing a code for a misfire on cylinders 1, 2, and 3 and gas mileage was falling off. Engine was also getting hard to start, Cleaned the upper intake manifold plenum and replaced the EGR valve and problem disappeared. No codes since cleaning. Gas mileage has returned to normal. Hard start problem is gone. |
| 110000 mi US $300 |
engine mount replaced and labor ignition control switch, the car won't start with the key, need to replace/reprogram the key and the replace the switch |
| 119000 mi US $40 |
MIL with idle control code stored. Throttle body and idle air valve was cleaned, and idle relearn performed. |
| 137000 mi US $400 |
2 broken engine mounts |
| 147000 mi US $800 |
Replaced spark plugs and 2 coils. Had done this 2.5 yrs ago but started getting engine lights with codes of misfire. Mechanic said last time someone put the wrong plugs in. So, problem was caused by previous shop repair in May 2015. |
| 147000 mi | Stumbles on starting. Gas mileage down. |
| 46226 mi US $245 |
Replaced leaking coolant passage gasket Replace coolant passage gasket to stop anti-freeze leak |
| 85000 mi US $27 |
Check Engine light on. AutoZone read code P1457. Replaced gas cap. Light off for a while, then came back on. Suspect failed vent solenoid. |
| 86500 mi US $366 |
Repl EVAP valve & solenoid |
| 87100 mi US $77 |
Repl add'l EVAP valve (engine light came on again) |
| 72500 mi US $200 |
Engine motor mounts have failed and I will be replacing them myself due to the cost. |
| 111000 mi US $700 |
Replaced timing belt, water pump, hydraulic tensioner, idler pulley, dry belts, spark plugs as part of 105k mile service. Tensioner was leaking, water pump was not. Idler pulley had significant wear marks. Replaced coolant as part of service |
| 120000 mi US $689 |
Valves were adjusted to eliminate clicking. Still clicking. |
2004 Honda Pilot 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 97700 mi US $50 |
2 Broken Engine Mounts |
2003 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 71000 mi | surging idle from 0 to 3000 rpms continually. Mechanic banged on top of housing and sprayed carb cleaner into the inside and it hasn't happened since |
| 110600 mi | Ignition switch replaced - second time had problems. First time switch was repaired. |
2003 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $217 |
Dealer found cracked front and side(?) engine mounts. Given estimates for about $390, and $160 to repair. Decided to postpone and check with other shops. |
| 135780 mi C $200 |
Ignition key failure - re-keyed ignition |
| 137020 mi C $300 |
Replaced EGR valve - may be source of recent transmission issues |
| 140740 mi C $200 |
Vehicle was not shifting properly. Replaced faulty oxygen sensor - that problem has resolved. |
| 149700 mi C $332 |
Failed fuel pump Alternator bracket broke - had to replace belt and weld bracket back together |
| 175460 mi C $150 |
Exhaust Flex hose cracked - repaired |
| 184140 mi C $150 |
minor oil leak |
| 190340 mi C $100 |
Shield rubbing |
| 202000 mi C $300 |
Rusted through exhaust pipe - replaced pipe |
| 36000 mi US $2000 |
Two engine mounts were bad, front was leaking oil. They were replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
I successfully diagnosed and replaced a faulty idle air control valve. |
| 192000 mi US $650 |
Engine mount was torn/broken. The one that mounts to the passenger side inner fender. |
| 5000 mi | Dealer oil change stripped the oil drain plug. Constant oil drip from plug. I was told it was normal. |
| 6000 mi | Major warranty work. Malfunction light led to complete replacement of fuel system since there was a bad evaporator cannister. Entire rear end had to be dropped and tank removed to replace the canister. Car out of service for 4 days. Loaner was a compact. |
| 35500 mi | After continued complaints about oil leak from oil drain plug, dealer said only repair was to replace oil pan. Major repair; must drop front suspension first. Despite leak history since day one, they said it was due to me. Had to threaten them legally. |
| 104000 mi US $250 |
Leaking water passage gasket. Had to spend 4 hours removing thermostat/water passage to replace $35 gasket. Coolant was leaking onto transmission from engine block. Dealer said his cost would be $250 for this. |
| 106000 mi US $900 |
Oil leak from rear main oil seal. 1 quart per 1,000 miles. Told this is when it usually occurs. Had to drop front suspension and remove transmission to replace the $20.00 seal. |
| 107000 mi US $400 |
Had Timing Belt and Water Pump replaced per scheduled maintenance. Shop broke motor mount which also had to be replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $100 |
EVG Replacement |
| 132000 mi US $750 |
Timing Belt and Oxygen sensors replaced. |
| 296000 mi US $1061 |
R+R Condensor Fan Motor, Radiator Fan Motor, |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
Replaced motor mounts |
| 110900 mi US $270 |
Ignition switch would not turn. The ignition switch tumbler was rekeyed. |
| 130982 mi US $690 |
replaced ignition switch |
| 184000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light came on. 1st trip to dealer light had suddenly turned off, no fault discovered. Light came on again a week later, returned to dealer. They suspect the IAC valve or the PCM. Waiting to do that repair until next week. |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
Replace 0-2 sensor that caused check engine light |
| 122000 mi US $280 |
Accessory belt and idler pulley |
| 130000 mi US $350 |
Ignition cylinder locked and key would not turn. Needed to replace cylinder. |
| 124200 mi | Spark plug oil seals |
| 146500 mi US $200 |
Clogged catalytic converter replaced with cheap ebay unit |
| 191300 mi US $240 |
Ignition key stuck in the ignition. Recall. |
| 189000 mi | Check engine light, cylinder 6 misfire. This issue is still being diagnosed. |
| 132000 mi US $175 |
Front and side motor mounts were broken. Honda tech said this was a common problem for Pilot, odessey, and others with the 6cyl. Ordered parts and replaced by owner. |
| 140000 mi US $100 |
Removed and cleaned intake manifold due to check engine light reporting EGR low flow. |
| 109430 mi C $1987 |
Ignition key could not be inserted. Replaced ignition switch and 2 new keys. Replaced water pump, timing belt, alternator belt Ignition key could not be inserted. Replaced ignition switch and 2 new keys. Replaced water pump, timing belt, alternator belt |
| 117335 mi C $1234 |
Replaced front flex pipe Replaced front flex pipe |
| 110000 mi US $52 |
Surging at 45 MPH, torque converter lock/unlock cycle. EGR valve known to cause this symptom. EGR valve replaced (very easy access). |
| 165000 mi US $550 |
Compressor belt replaced when rebuilt alternator installed |
| 181000 mi US $409 |
Took car in for 180,000 maintenance service and for unusual tapping noise in engine until engine reaches normal operating temperature. Schedule includes valve adjustment. Not performed because I thought this was included. Instead another $400. |
| 180000 mi | Airbag recalls and ignition switch replacement. |
| 117800 mi C $550 |
Timing belt replacement. Replaced water pump and auto tensioner while at it. |
| 102200 mi US $45 |
Evap system leak loose hose tightened |
| 105300 mi US $800 |
Replaced all Engine Seals and oil pan seals, sue to leakage, and due to maintenance work already in the same area. |
| 175000 mi US $750 |
EGR clogged, causing "check engine" light to come on. Tie rod end needed replacing. |
| 190000 mi US $525 |
Two of three motor mounts were replaced |
| 148000 mi US $484 |
Ignition key very difficult to insert, then difficult to turn. Required cylinder disassembly/reassembly and new transponder key. |
| 95000 mi | exhaust rusted out |
| 203000 mi US $400 |
replaced EGR system. |
| 145000 mi US $750 |
All motor mounts replaced |
| 81000 mi US $13 |
new gas cap |
| 105800 mi US $1275 |
Small oil leak in oil pump. Replaced gasket. |
| 185700 mi US $384 |
Coolant crossover tube had a small leak. Installed new O-ring and gaskets and bled out the cooling system. |
| 201000 mi US $374 |
Check engine light and VTM-4 light came on. Error code P1491 indicated EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve. |
| 12500 mi US $40 |
Had oil pressure sensor replaced. Not under warranty, cost $38.00 at local repair shop. Oil light would flash when vehicle first (cold) started, would stay out when restarted. Replace oil pressure sensor. Light would flash when SUV was first started, then go out if SUV was restarted. Honda had TSB on problem. |
| 38000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light came on. Was diagnosed as a problem with a fuel vapor sensor. Replacement part had to ordered from Honda. |
| 102000 mi US $400 |
Transmission light went on - bad sensor in 4th gear or something. |
| 117000 mi US $1200 |
Ignition key not working. Had locksmith repair full ignition and provide new keys. |
| 125000 mi US $177 |
Warning light for thermostat malfunction. Felt to be an error and thermostat believed to be functioning normally. Thermostat replaced. Stuck open. |
| 172000 mi US $200 |
Fuel line leak. First replaced fuel cap. No change. Second appointment-work not completed due to failure of shop test equipment. I have decided to ignore the check engine light for at least six months. |
| 173000 mi | Fuel leak from filler tube. |
| 158300 mi C $1300 |
Fuel canister system. Almost everything was replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $1300 |
Exhaust issue. Loud noise coming from under the hood from bad exhaust line. |
| 125800 mi US $1000 |
Engine mount replacement |
| 170000 mi US $90 |
Code saying EGR valve bad. Replaced valve and still had code. Took off the top of EGR ports and cleaned them (they were totally clogged). Cleared code and problem fixed. |
| 191200 mi US $120 |
replaced front and passenger side motor mount |
| 206300 mi US $10 |
Exhaust separated between catalytic converter and pipe. |
| 218600 mi US $60 |
Alternator Bracket Broke. Replaced bracket and belt. |
| 227600 mi US $170 |
Exhaust leak. Shop replaced the flex joint. |
| 234000 mi US $12 |
Long heat shield came loose. Put some hose clamps around it to keep it in place. |
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