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Expensive Honda Pilot repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

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Honda Pilot repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 158 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

41000 mi

US $1373

Replace fuel injectors, ECU update (transmission).

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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.
52684 mi US $340	Front passenger seatbelt wouldn't latch. Dealer replaced the seat belt buckle set.
54000 mi US $103	Rough shifting, particularly when the engine was cold. Dealer claimed that the fluid was dirty and required changing, despite the fact that it had just been changed a few thousand miles earlier.

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101000 mi US $1180	Replace timing belt, serpentine belt and water pump
165000 mi US $440	Rotors causing vibration during brake. Replaced driver side drive axle.

143000 mi

US $1300

front upper suspension members, including bearings- bearings worn out and leaking power steering pump leaking (again- previously replaced at ~90,000 mi)

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75000 mi US $850	Fuel pump failure. Incredible!!! The shop had to drop the tank and replace the pump. Also way too early for this to happen
90000 mi US $1000	Had a check engine light. Turns out it was a catalytic converter. I thought this was way early for this to happen. Along with that the O2 sensor failed. Not happy.
104000 mi US $850	Timing belt, water pump, timing belt tensioner, drive belt replaced. Also had a front driver side wheel bearing that was bad and it was replaced. $1200 was the total price for this Differential. This was my fault. For the last 20 years I’ve had front wheel drive automobiles. We bought this 4 wheel drive pilot and it slipped my mind that I need to replace the differential fluid. I maintain all my cars. Changing fluids brakes and filters. The major stuff which requires special tools and tricks of the trade I hire out. I did look through the owners manual and it did not have a maint schedule. If I would have seen that it may have triggered my mind to change the differential fluid. Honda recommends changing the differential after the first 15000 miles and then every 30000 after that. Well I didn’t change it until 90000. Oops. That cost me. A used differential will cost me $850 parts and labor at this great shop in Charlotte. A new one from Honda cost $4200. Well lesson learned. Won’t do that again.
120000 mi US $300	Purge valve failure

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74566 mi US $698	Replaced alternator. Replaced alternator.
98305 mi US $529	Replaced starter.
98360 mi US $2471	Replaced timing belt including water pump, tensioner and gaskets

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102000 mi

US $1500

Lower Position Control arm bushings leaked and required replacement. Was 6K miles out of warranty.

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. Brake pads worn and needed to be replaced

130000 mi

US $1325

needed brakes pads and rotors 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!

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77000 mi US $120	Needed new Battery
127000 mi US $1000	Replaced water pump & timing belt
137000 mi US $250	New alternator installed

48000 mi US $350	Front Half axle clicking, replaced with Honda factory front axle
70000 mi US $451	Replace bearing and wheel hub
78000 mi US $300	Fuse blew out from changing taillight, ecu needed rest from factory and new fresh 15a
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

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95000 mi

US $1000

struts and shocks

69000 mi

US $1341

Clicking noise heard when turning to the left. Both front axles replaced. Had to drop exhaust, torch bracket around catalytic converter and apply torch to remove right axle. Boots were not torn, no sign of leaking.

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62500 mi US $1200	Strut assembly went bad. Loud knocking when traveling over any uneven pavement
115000 mi US $120	Replaced original Honda rear shocks with KYB brand. Both shocks leaking. Noticeable difference in ride after replacement.
117000 mi US $100	Replace sway bar links. One ball / socket slightly loose. Replaced with MOOG greaseable.

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. Power steering pump was making a whining sound. 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.

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59400 mi

US $1343

Battery acid leaked and ate through the battery cable. Had to get a new battery installed and new cable. Rear right shock absorber was leaking and has to be replaced. Power steering fluid had to be replaced.

116000 mi

US $1400

Replaced timing belt and water pump.

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115000 mi

US $1700

Timing belt tension arm etc

58100 mi US $328	Flashing shift (D) indicator. Replaced 3rd gear pressure switch. Was also advised that lower control arm bushings are leaking and need replaced. Quoted $815 plus alignment, did not replace at this trip.
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
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.
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.

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47000 mi US $605	driver sun visor keeps failing and not holding in uprright position...was told repair is out of warranty and Honda does not cover cosmetic repairs on extended warranty which was purchased when I was sold the vehicle and not told of this.
85000 mi US $1200	Alternator Something associated with oil circulator
109000 mi US $250	brake pad change

109000 mi US $1800	Milled the rotors (vibration when braking) and replace pads front & rear.
119000 mi US $2000	replace rear shocks Recall on airbags

49000 mi

US $1500

banging noise from front wheel, stabilizer bar

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101000 mi US $1200	A/C not working. Had to replace compressor, clutch and coil.
113000 mi US $1923	Passenger side trim repaired on rocker panel. Looked to me like fasteners failed. Inside part closest to rear tire cracked and caused other fasteners to fail.

67000 mi US $250	Front lower control arm bushings were torn and leaking fluid--Carmax had to replace the lower control arms (under extended warranty) Washer fluid pump screens were clogged and causing fluid not to flow into the pumps--didn't work.
79000 mi US $250	Rack & Pinion passenger-side inner boot was ripped and leaking. Repaired under Ext. Warranty
97000 mi US $240	2nd Row Passenger-Side Seat top latch broke; paid for repair as it did not qualify was In-Warranty
105700 mi US $566	Air Deflector was failing; was replaced Compressor Relay system was stuck in open position intermittently; relay was replaced and freon was added
164289 mi US $600	Camshaft adjuster solenoid replaced Valve Cover gasket replaced
183121 mi US $3000	Replaced Control Arms and Outer Tie Rods
184215 mi US $1300	Struts replaced

65000 mi US $1500	Went to dealer for passenger side front shock problem.Vibration and rougher ride from passenger front side.Fix:Replace broken leaking companion bushings and right front shock.Rough ride persisted,blown shocks all around replaced by friend.
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.

103273 mi US $1020	Replaced timing belt, water pump, drive belts
110000 mi US $1900	Replaced sway bar links, front struts, rear shocks

133000 mi

US $1750

Slight noise heard. Dealer took apart engine found scarring on cylinders, replaced entire engine.

94000 mi

US $1544

Removed and replaced ac clutch compressor and relay Brakes pulsated when applying brakes. Had rotors replaced and new pads installed.

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11160 mi $100	Replaced both horns
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.

187900 mi

US $4208

Light flashing took in had tyranny replaced

69000 mi US $100	broken sway bar lower control arm bushins
128000 mi US $1200	Driver and passenger axle replacement
170000 mi US $600	Flap controlling the flow of air for the first vents were malfunctioning.
180000 mi US $2100	Water pump, tensioner, replace tail lights

49000 mi US $450	Driver window switch stopped working, replaced switch assembly.
95000 mi US $1200	Had a bad cylinder

123000 mi US $400	Compliance bushings and front control arms required replacement with alignment
128000 mi US $1200	Tires, struts and shocks, front sway bar links.

127000 mi US $350	Left Wheel Bearing replacement
136000 mi US $700	Battery (5 years old) and original alternator replaced.
139000 mi US $1000	Strut replacement after pothole damage. (No damage to wheel or tire.)

46000 mi US $725	VSA, ABS and VTM-4 warning lights on. Independent mechanic diagnosed failed rear wheel sensor and corroded harness. Replaced parts, but VSA light remained on. VSA, ABS lights on. Dealer diagnosed failed computers controlling these systems. Dealer said vehicle unsafe to drive. Honda covered part of the cost of repairs.
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.
58000 mi US $100	The VSA/ABS Flashing D set of warning lights came on with increasing frequency as the weather got colder. Would not return on restart once vehicle was warm. Left wiring harness replaced. Update: finally seems to have fixed the problem.
102000 mi US $200	Sway bar links replaced
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.

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.
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.

104000 mi US $300	Swaybar bushing was worn and was replaced.
114000 mi US $170	Exhaust flange needed replacement.
124000 mi US $600	CV joint and front axle replacement. Repair/ Replace Pads and Rotors on all four corners
140000 mi US $1000	Radiator replaced

99000 mi US $230	The ignition coils were replaced. dealer dtc 84-71 vsa sensor neutral position not writing
105800 mi US $1700	front end ratteling

188000 mi

US $1400

replaced alternator replace throttle bodyboot replaced rear shocks. a small leak in the shocks was discovered during a check. shocks still worked fine but replaced.

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54000 mi US $600	Brakes and seals repaired.
59000 mi US $600	Replaced Control arm bushings. Rubber was cracked and worn
71100 mi US $1500	Rack and pinion steering problem.
80000 mi US $422	All wheel alignment and oil change.
126000 mi US $850	Replace front suspension parts. Ball joints Shocks Alignment
157000 mi US $350	New front Brakes & Rotors
163000 mi US $400	New brake pads and rotors rear

122000 mi US $480	the alternator died
143500 mi US $800	this vehicle has to catalytic converters the the symptom was a check engine light the converter closest to the engine
150000 mi US $200	Stuck Driver's side caliper, Pad replacement on all wheels.
198000 mi US $350	Bank 1 O2 Sensor Left rear wheel bearing and sensor
230000 mi US $396	right inner and outer tie rod plus alignment
237000 mi US $600	Radiator leak Radiator leak
240000 mi US $900	AC compressor replacement
285000 mi US $200	Right brake pad dislodged. Replaced rotors and drums
383000 mi US $8000	Needed new transmission

98000 mi US $300	broken shock
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
168000 mi US $1200	Replaced catalytic converter

103000 mi

US $2218

The transmission suddenly and totally failed, with no advanced warning, as the owner was driving it on city streets. The car was towed to the dealer where the dealer replaced the transmission.

68000 mi US $200	Dome light housing needed to be replaced as only one light came on when the doors were opened.
84000 mi US $1416	Replaced compliance bushings. Shop recommended, ride smoother and quieter now.
104000 mi US $1418	Replaced Rear Manifold Catalytic Converter
115000 mi US $800	Had to replace 1 front strut and 1 rear shock
123000 mi US $450	Replaced other strut
137000 mi US $291	Replaced heater dash light bulbs. Replaced air box hose.
142400 mi US $602	Replaced trans axle seal Replaced sway bar linkage
168000 mi US $1300	Radiator leaked. Replaced. Both rear door lock actuators failed one month apart. $300.00 each.

54560 mi

C $1400

Leaky hose to the Ac compressor, which made the AC leak out and need a recharge. Also leaking radiator.

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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 Faulty heater control valve and needed a blend door calibration preformed. Both inner joint have internal failure front drive axel assy, r&r 06/08 Part# 44305-S9V-A71 and a 4 wheel allignment.

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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
170000 mi US $500	new bearings on front wheels
186000 mi US $1200	Ac needed to be replaced

70000 mi

US $2000

Wouldn't shift.

111000 mi US $1200	Alternator, Timing belt, Motor mount
127000 mi US $2000	Replaced Motor mounts Transmission mounts

58000 mi

US $390

Replace the A/C compressor, Dryer, Expansion Valve after 13 months earlier Condenser replaced. Condenser damage was claimed to be by object striking. TSB 09-090 was indicated by Check engine light.

189000 mi US $900	Timing belt, waterpump, serpentine tensioner, serpentine tensioner pulley Pedal position sensor replacement
225000 mi US $1000	Inner tie rods, outer tie rods, rear stabilizer links, front tires, alignment. all calipers and brackets, all brake pads.

62800 mi US $1000	Leaking timing belt. Replaced timing belt/tensioner.
118000 mi US $1100	Coolant leaks. Replace brake rotors and pads

141000 mi US $3700	Valve adjustment, timing belt service. Bad spark plug and damage to threads to cylinder #2. Remachined the head.
151000 mi US $600	replaced rotors and pads

90200 mi US $300	Door lock froze shut on passenger side front. Also did some preventative things.
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
140300 mi US $1400	A whole bunch of suspension work. :-( Also brakes.
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.

134200 mi

US $1000

Engine lower mount broken

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95000 mi US $2350	New radiator required - leak in current one. Steering Rack needs to be replaced - leaking power steering fluid
120200 mi US $1300	New Struts required (leaking) New Brakes (front) Alignment
165000 mi US $150	Tie Rod ball joints wore out. Resulting in a rattle when driving and a looser steering feel.
182000 mi US $3000	replace worn shocks/struts new timing belt/water pump/etc.
196000 mi US $303	Power door lock actuator (driver door) broke - was unable to open driver's door. Part replaced by dealer.
206000 mi US $1500	Regular Maintenance. [brakes]
254000 mi US $986	Cable required replacement Hood latch broke - required replacement
257000 mi US $250	Ground battery cables corroded and broke.

140000 mi US $120	Power steering leak
132000 mi US $1300	Power steering pump replacement Air intake hose broken
163000 mi US $1100	Ball joints CV boot covers

152520 mi

C $1603

replaced a/c compressor, charges system and checked for leaks.

65700 mi US $254	Drivers seat back panel broke off. Perhaps from wear from rear facing car seat.
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

85000 mi US $1800	Timing belt, water pump, rear breaks and rotors needed replacement.
86000 mi US $1800	lower control arms, bushings and bearings all had to be replaced due to we are and tear.

94000 mi US $1800	Also replaced leaking radiator.
96000 mi US $3000	Replaced cracked head . Adjusted valves
95000 mi US $200	Replaced spark plugs, changed transmission fluid, replaced rear shocks, changed differential fluid, replaced pcvvalve. All routine services

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.
166400 mi US $220	Charge light came on. Alternator.

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231000 mi US $1500	Replaced the shocks and struts.
284000 mi US $400	Replaced radiator hoses.

66000 mi US $1000	coolant loss, slight overheating resulting in radiator replacement
189500 mi US $200	Power steering fluid contaminated. Driver's side seat trim (back panel) reattached. circuit board for interior cabin lighting failed.
195000 mi US $400	struts/shocks replaced
204000 mi US $850	Replace both sway bars and control arms. Repacked front wheel bearings. Changed plugs

116000 mi US $200	rear shocks
125600 mi US $1100	Replaced catalytic converter.
130600 mi US $250	Replaced wheel ball bearing
166000 mi US $150	Replaced radiator

54000 mi US $690	Replaced power steering pump that went out due to dirty fluid. Does not seem that the fluid should be that contaminated at this mileage. I would have had fluid serviced if I had known this was an issue. Replaced power steering pump that went out due to dirty fluid. Does not seem that the fluid should be that contaminated at this mileage. I would have had fluid serviced if I had known this was an issue.
69000 mi US $100	troubleshoot and replace defective drivers side window regulator and motor.
108000 mi US $350	Brakes locked up on interstate 10 Replaced pads. Surfaced rotors. Replaced one caliper and the master cylinder Alternater stopped froze up Drove 80 miles on battery Shop replaced alternator and belt
124000 mi US $150	Replaced blurred headlight lenses.

96000 mi

US $1631

alternator went out replaced cyclops light bulb

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.

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128000 mi US $1200	Lower control arms, stabilizer end links, sway bar front bushings, rear shocks replaced.
133044 mi US $1885	Replaced front struts, strut mounts. Front, side, and rear engine mounts replaced. Replaced power steering pump. Replace brake rotors and pads, front.
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.

85000 mi

US $2100

Replaced VSA module.

225200 mi

US $160

Intake & exhaust valves adjustment

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. Passenger side CV boot was found to be extremely torn. Repair shop discovered that replacing the entire CV axle was cheaper than repairing the old axle so it was just replaced as a whole unit.

93000 mi US $587	Alternator failed at 93,000 miles. Serpentine belt also replaced with the new alternator.
112000 mi US $150	Replaced both front stabilizer links due to low speed knocking sound.
148000 mi US $1250	Replaced High pressure a/c hose. Replaced bank 1 catalytic converter due to CEL and code P0420. Removed and repaired air mix motor which had been chattering for years. Disassembled air mix motor and cleaned grease from the rotary contact switch.

114000 mi

US $1100

Air conditioning compressor going bad. Required replacement.

113000 mi US $860	Alternator, belt pulleys, belt transmission noise when accelerating under 35mph
124000 mi US $120	heat shield rattle
130000 mi US $1600	front catalytic converter replaced with o2 sensors
132000 mi US $700	Rear struts. 2 TPMS replacements (leaking air) alignment

222000 mi

US $1550

Front Rack

197000 mi US $2400	Replaced 2 catalytic converters, one o2 sensor
200000 mi US $2380	Heat exchanger had a leak, and pump dead. Needed to replace A/C heat exchanger and pump.
202000 mi US $700	Preventative maintenance to improve ride quality. Replaced full suspension system; springs, struts, tie rod end links, tie rods, stabilizer bars, and etc.
203000 mi US $450	Replaced 4 CV axels. In reality only 1 was bad and needing to be replaced, but replaced all 4 for consistency.

124000 mi C $1100	Front "U" joint was seized so the whole propellar shaft had to be changed.
130200 mi C $560	Radiator was leaking and had to be replaced.
145700 mi C $340	Rear wiper motor replaced
150660 mi C $750	Front struts and springs were changed as well as rear shocks and springs.
156860 mi C $1300	Power stearing rack needs replacing.

208000 mi

US $1200

Car wasn't driving correctly. [Tie-rod ends replaced.]

114300 mi US $2000	Rusted AC parts replaced. Radiator replaced.
118000 mi US $1600	New shocks struts and alignment
155300 mi US $1000	Replaced catalytic converters and relate exhaust parts to pass inspection.

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.
145000 mi US $340	Loud clunking noise from front end when going over bumps, sloppy handling. Replaced severely worn front sway bar links and front sway bar frame pivot bushings.

80000 mi US $1050	Timing Belt and water pump replacement
112000 mi US $450	Rear shocks replaced

173000 mi

US $14000

replaced struts swaybar link and compliance bushings due to age and normal wear

127000 mi

US $1137

Water pump leaked onto timing belt, replaced water pump, timing belt, tensioner

98000 mi

US $1250

The alternator went bad. During the repair we discovered that the radiator was bad. I also changed the water pump, timing belt, and spark plugs.

186000 mi

US $1400

Engine mount bad. Tie rod bad. Also frozen in place

127000 mi US $700	Radio head unit stopped switching inputs. replaced with aftermarket head unit.
131000 mi US $137	Power steering whine when engine was cold- caused by air leaking into PS system from faulty O ring and high pressure hydraulic hose. High pressure hose, O rings replaced. parts $14 - labor $114
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.

121000 mi US $671	Passenger side rear wheel bearing had to be removed and replaced. Drivers side done as a precaution but found to be worn and would need to be replaced shortly. Air conditioner was not blowing cold air, refrigerant low.
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.
276000 mi US $1550	Replaced both catalytic converters and complete exhaust system engine to resonators.

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176000 mi

US $1200

replaced catalytic converters

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72000 mi US $351	"D" in gearshift indicator kept flashing. at high speeds. Traced to short in 4th clutch switch. Switch replaced. headlight lenses fogged. Dealership repolished them
90000 mi US $1000	Key broke off in ignition; also added two new coded keys.

75300 mi

US $1014

Steering felt 'loose'. Sway bar ends replaced under extended warranty. Cracked engine mounts (possibly due to recent accident), replaced under extended warranty

71300 mi C $1900	Replaced swaybar bushings and links. Idler pulley replaced. Replaced struts and shocks. It was time. Struts were bottoming and rear shocks were leaking. Shop replaced with M*****. The ride quality is very poor. Other owners take note, feel every pebble on the road. Removed & replaced with oem next k
74400 mi C $1200	I had an ongoing clunk especially over washboard road. Told the shop to replace inner tie rod ends. They said they were okay. I said you can't tell that replace them. Clunk gone

116000 mi US $300	CD Changer stopped wotking. CD changer had to be replaced.
185000 mi US $2500	Replace timing belt Replaced Starter And fix oil leak

110000 mi

US $5000

Radiator failure and transmission failure due to poorly designed radiator.

148700 mi US $6000	Number 5 cylinder misfire causing the engine to fail. Engine had to be replaced
160000 mi US $260	Wheel bearing replaced
173000 mi US $500	Replaced 3 wheel bearings

103000 mi US $1000	Replaced struts and shocks
155000 mi US $1000	Replaced resistor for front fan. Disconnected rear fan.

122000 mi US $900	Broken exhaust shield rattling. Replaced one shield. Re clamped another.
154000 mi US $800	Replaced lower control arm due to failed ball joint
170000 mi US $4700	Transmission needed to be rebuilt

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.

64000 mi

US $1800

exhaust system

172000 mi US $600	Starter motor froze. Needed new starter motor.
193000 mi US $1200	Bushings worn on tie rods and stabilizer bars, replaced

280000 mi

US $3500

Timing belt broke. Replaced with a used engine.

76000 mi

US $2500

Steering rack broken anti sway bar also broken

87700 mi US $1900	The starter went out, the extended warranty did not cover the cost. Dealer also charged me $30 for a light bulb despite me requesting that they don't repair it.
110000 mi US $600	Tranny issues, would not shift, flush, sensor replaced, re flashed. Wheel bearing replaced.
138800 mi US $300	Stabilizer link in rear was bad Transmission mount was cracked
158100 mi US $550	Rear stabilizer links were bad
163000 mi US $500	Inner tie rods had to be replaced.

143600 mi US $550	O2 sensor replacements
151000 mi US $2000	Main rear seal, timing belt & water pump replacement.
162000 mi US $600	CV joint
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.
197000 mi US $600	Boot was torn off; right front axel replaced.
217000 mi US $1700	Rear bank CAT went bad. Had to be replaced. Brake calipers not operating in tandem....brake pads wore on one side, damaging rotors.
225000 mi US $1200	Front bank O2 sensor and catalytic converter.

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245200 mi

US $2200

Timing Belts, waterpump, oil change, front and side engine mounts, brakes and rotors, alignment.

175000 mi

US $2800

Transmission blown. Needed replacement

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.

104036 mi C $1545	replace rear sway bar link
180854 mi C $210	Replace Alternator (Vision) Replace Alternator Belt (Continental Elite)

161000 mi

US $1100

Oil seals leaking; timing belt deemed worth doing at same time as oil seal replacement given labor costs

158000 mi

US $3500

Replace Engine

116000 mi US $220	Heater buzzed upon start.
118000 mi US $350	The front bushings were both cracked and had to be replaced.
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.
133800 mi US $250	The plastic frame around the driver's seat cracked. It had to be replaced although the controls still worked.
153000 mi US $380	Passenger side door rusted at the bottom. Had the rust removed and repainted and auto body shop,
167000 mi US $2750	Timing belt and tensioner replaced Compressor failed and was replaced Replaced external drive belt
135500 mi US $1500	Drivers visor broke.

103700 mi

US $1540

DEALER THINKS I MAY NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION IE 45OO DOLLARS. THE CAR MAKES BUMPING SOUND. WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES HARD. SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT TRYING TO DOWNSHIFT. HE IS NOT SURE THOUGH. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN HONDA PRODUCT

149000 mi US $391	replaced front engine mount
197000 mi US $655	I had noticed a light knocking from the front end when I went over bumps. The sway bar bushings had to be replaced Noticed a slight knocking from the front end as I went over bumps. Right Front tie rod end replaced
189000 mi US $525	Brakes needed to be replaced all round, as well as front calipers. Oil change and tire rotation
238000 mi US $350	Accelerator cable sticking
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.

121000 mi US $320	3th 4th clutch pressure switch on transmission was failing.
228600 mi US $2800	Transmission was rebuilt. the water pump and a radiator oooling fan was replaced

79000 mi US $450	New front struts installed.
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.
145000 mi US $275	Blower motor needed new transistor capacitor starter.
156000 mi US $1200	new lower front control arms, strut mounts, struts. rear shocks.
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. Vertical sway bar tie rod and rubber bushing required replacement both sides.

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.
150000 mi US $5000	Automatic transmission got rough, started getting difficult to get in reverse, then was too rough to drive
160000 mi US $1200	Regular maintenance. Glove box lock fixed. Rear seat wouldn't fold flat - fixed. Rear power outlet fixed. Front brakes fixed
215000 mi US $400	Ignitiion lock tumbler replaced

88400 mi

US $1100

Timing belt replacement @ 8.5 yrs

120000 mi US $689	Valves were adjusted to eliminate clicking. Still clicking.
120300 mi US $1667	A rear wheel bearing had to be replaced, $987. Front struts replaced as well as rear shocks, $680.
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.

110000 mi

US $2500

Motor mount replaced bushing worn

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

169400 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. 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.
171324 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. Alternator bracket broke causing battery not to charge and A/C not to function; local mechanic replaced bracket and reset serpentine belt
187000 mi US $450	Gasket leak in VTM4 differential; needs fluid replacement Front right tie-rod bent causing steering wheel vibration and slight pull to the right Driver's side power window failed
192000 mi US $550	Couldn't pinpoint why car was pulling so hard to the right. Shop obviously couldn't figure it out either charging me for time and four-wheel tire rotation that had just been accomplished a week prior during routine oil change. Driver's side power window failed (again). Mechanic wanted to replace yet another motor, but wanted $300+ for the job so I declined.

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89000 mi US $1500	Replaced starter
92700 mi US $800	starter froze

117500 mi

US $3500

2nd time we have repaired/replaced transmission. first time was about 83,000 miles.

128600 mi US $155	A/C not working. Replaced Blower Motor Resistor
138000 mi US $2600	Driver noticed transmission was slipping significantly while driving...drove straight to our regular repair shop. Replaced transmission. Replaced transmission
159000 mi US $500	Replaced alternator
152800 mi US $457	2nd row left bucket seat would not fold down. R&R Latch Assembly replaced ($226 incl. labor) Repair shop noticed that rear axles was worn and needed to be replaced. ($231 incl. labor)
180300 mi US $150	Driver's door lock stopped working with key fob; replaced switch.
182700 mi US $450	Replaced solenoid on previously installed rebuilt transmission.
217000 mi US $386	Front rotors replaced. No charge by shop due to known issues with quality of Honda rotors. R+R front & side engine mounts, induction cleaning, swa arm links, AIC valve
245000 mi US $1469	R+R front and side engine mounts, sway arm links, AIC valve
254000 mi US $874	R+R AC Compressor, O ring, refrigerant, evac recharge AC system w/stradder valves

104000 mi US $1000	Replaced front struts & stabilizer bar.
165000 mi US $700	struts and sway bar bushings
165000 mi US $1250	AC compressor was replaced.

187000 mi US $150	Ignition brake interlock switch failed which kept you from getting out of park
215800 mi US $1400	Air bag recall and srs light on due to seatbelt sensor. Also got timing belt done.

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.
89000 mi US $900	right front wheel bearing, ABS sensor, steering linkages, alignment
94000 mi US $250	replaced driver side door lock actuator
118000 mi US $1000	replace struts, tie rods and shocks SRS light on-driver's side seat belt sensor faulty
120700 mi US $300	front passenger side door lock actuator replaced

217000 mi

US $3700

Shocks/struts all around New power steering pump needed

135000 mi US $800	Steering wheel toggled.
150000 mi US $1300	Exhaust issue. Loud noise coming from under the hood from bad exhaust line.
165500 mi US $600	replaced alternator

180000 mi

US $2500

Shift solenoid was replaced but the Pilot is still revving a bit when trying to shift into 2nd gear.

105800 mi US $1275	Small oil leak in oil pump. Replaced gasket.
126000 mi US $550	Ride became rough over bumps, cruise control deactivated over any bump in road. Replaced worn front struts. The stabilizer links were rusted tight and needed to be torched off. Installed new links. The SRS light came on and stayed on. Removed and replaced the left front seat belt buckle.
157300 mi US $172	Inconsistent engine rpm's at idle speed. Replaced transmission 4th gear pressure switch.
171000 mi US $842	Right front and left rear control arms very cracked. Replaced.
185700 mi US $384	Coolant crossover tube had a small leak. Installed new O-ring and gaskets and bled out the cooling system.
193600 mi US $462	Noticed transmission slipping when it shifted. Malfunction light came on. Dealer suggested getting vehicle towed. Replaced 4th gear transmission switch.
201000 mi US $374	Check engine light and VTM-4 light came on. Error code P1491 indicated EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve.

105000 mi US $650	Replace front ball joints, sway bar links, and left outer tie rod end boot. Replace front ball joints, sway bar links, and left outer tie rod end boot.
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.

36000 mi US $2000	Front struts and rear shock absorbers were leaking oil and were replaced. Two engine mounts were bad, front was leaking oil. They were replaced.
47000 mi US $250	Right Rear window mechanism broke, window fell into door.
58000 mi US $250	A/C hose was leaking. Hose was replaced and system recharged.

107500 mi

US $1160

Timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, loose tie rod and front rotors resurfaced, alignment & oil change.

93675 mi C $337	Replaced front stabiliser links and bar bushings to stop rattle & clunking.
95220 mi C $195	Replaced RF door lock actuator
99845 mi C $459	Replaced front left inner tie rod. Replaced lower steering linkage. Replaced front left inner tie rod . Replaced lower steering linkage.
109120 mi C $280	Pssenger door lock frozen & could not open the door.Had to replace the door lock assembly. Pssenger door lock frozen & could not open the door.Had to replace the door lock assembly.
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 rear swaybar links Rust through on left rear wheel opening where steel fender meets plastic skirt. Many cars on the road like this. Repaired & repainted rust through on left rear wheel well quarter panel. Repaired & painted rust through on left rear wheel opening where steel fender meets plastic skirt. Many cars on the road like this. Replaced front flex pipe Replaced rear swaybar links Replaced rotors and pads all 4 wheels
121520 mi C $551	Creaking noise in top right rear. Removed right rear interior panel & adjusted to find noise. Found 2 anchor bolts allowing movement between cross support bracket in front of bottom cargo area. Replaced & tightened bolts. Creaking gone.

60000 mi US $600	60,000 mile check - oil, wipers, rattle in left side driver wheel...lube
91200 mi US $400	Transmission light went on - bad sensor in 4th gear or something.
88000 mi US $500	tire "bushings" were weakened and needed to be replaced.
93000 mi US $150	needed new battery
111000 mi US $410	Rear Spoiler broke off and went flying on exit ramp.
117000 mi US $1200	new front struts and rear sway bars. Ignition key not working. Had locksmith repair full ignition and provide new keys.

147000 mi

US $2150

Entire Transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit

178000 mi US $1000	replaced transmission again due to excessive noise.
203000 mi US $400	replaced EGR system.

73000 mi US $500	Replaced motor mounts
84000 mi US $350	Rear seat would not fold down. Cable assembly inside the seat was replaced.
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
110900 mi US $270	Ignition switch would not turn. The ignition switch tumbler was rekeyed.
122000 mi US $525	replaced CV axle replaced Right inner tie rod end replaced front lower control arm bushings left and right
128000 mi US $1300	Remove and replace rack and pinion
130982 mi US $690	replaced ignition switch

70000 mi US $2500	Power steering rack failure, dealer wanted over $2500 to replace, told them no thanks.
137000 mi US $5200	Total Transmission failure, 3 and 4th gears bad. honda recommends total replacement

109000 mi US $1200	Sqeaking driver's side window. Shop lubed the "channel" to address it. 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. Inside rear door panel won't stay in place, exposing wires underneath.
110500 mi US $300	Right or left tie rod needed replaced during installation of new tires.
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.

125800 mi US $1000	Engine mount replacement
160300 mi US $1800	Replaced parts

197000 mi

US $2400

Ordered new transmission due to failure of original equipment transmission, at about 197000. Note that this transmission had been the subject of a recall by Honda in 2004.

158300 mi

C $1300

Fuel canister system. Almost everything was replaced.

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