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2010 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (11%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 117 repairs.
2010 Honda Pilot repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 82 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Compliance bushings suspension was detected by dealers free | ||
| Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 20094000 mi | Trim left side by rear hatch separated. Parts ordered. Panic alarm sometimes goes off when key turned in ignition. | ||
| Nov 20094800 mi | Issue with panic alarm going off still not resolved. Rear molding replaced and now fits correctly. | ||
| Mar 20109000 mi | Panic alarm goes off when starting car | ||
| Apr 201010000 mi | Panic alarm goes off when inserting key in ignition. Parts replaced and it appears that the problem is solved. Loose trim in left rear pillar also repaired. | ||
| May 201350000 mi | Airbag recall for Honda and leaky ball joint. Airbags were OK, so no repair. Leaky ball joint replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201619500 mi | Hub bearings had a noisy roaring sound from the front wheel area. The car now very quite since they were replaced. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Kansas, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201016000 mi | Key fob module bad, replaced at no cost under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201236700 mi | Bubbles formed on vinyl console lid. Dealer replaced lid under warranty at no charge. Key fob working internittently. Dealer replaced key fob module at no cost under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201558100 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201667000 mi | Lower control arm bushings leaking as discovered during previous routine maintenance visit. Honda eventually extended warranty on this common problem. Replaced an aligned at no cost to me. | ||
| Mar 2022112249 miUS $4854 | Flashing engine light. Replaces various gaskets, oil pump seals, front spool valve, plugs | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201012000 mi | Key fob was replaced due to not working correctly at locking and unlocking the doors. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Nebraska, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 201223000 mi | Dealer replaced both power seat tracks. | ||
| Mar 201329000 mi | replaced rack & pinion, power steering pump & reservoir | ||
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010400 mi | Re-applied the 3m protective film on driver side rear wheel. It was put on improperly from manufacturer. Re-applied the 3m protective film on driver side rear wheel. It was put on improperly from manufacturer. | ||
| Jul 20103800 mi | The navigation system turned into night mode (dark, unreadable during day) during the middle of a sunny day. It would not go away. Software glitch. Wind noise from driver window, and a rattling noise from rear driver side door area. They cannot check the wind noise because it happens over 60 MPH, and they cannot hear the rattle. Brakes were squeaking, apparently they had residue on them and had to be cleaned. Don't squeak any more. The navigation system turned into night mode (dark, unreadable during day) during the middle of a sunny day. It would not go away. Wind noise from driver window, and a rattling noise from rear driver side door area. | ||
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015115000 miUS $1700 | Timing belt tension arm etc | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201250000 mi | Lots and lots of rattles...really disappointing for a Honda. There are so many that I really cannot tell where all of them are coming from. | ||
| Dec 201358000 mi | The engine cylinder management system was malfunctioning causing the vehicle to jerk strongly when accelerating moderately. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Georgia, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201015000 mi | Difficulty with the Key Fob to Lock or Unload vehicle doors. Had to press button multiple times to get reaction. Dealer said some owners were reporting the problem, and they replace Key Fob internals. | ||
| Feb 201361400 mi | Customer hears something rattling around in steering wheel when making turns. Removed air bag and found plastic tab from bracket broken and tumbling around. Removed loose piece and reinstalled air bag. Air bag removal done during recall. | ||
| Mar 201473000 mi | Noise in left front, esp. when road is rough. Replace both front lower control arm compliance bushings and perform alignment. | ||
| Jun 201474000 mi | When driving down a rough road, the front end sounded like a pair of drums beating. Replace right front strut | ||
| Honda Pilot in California, United States May 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $9 | Symptom: Loud intermittent engine noise. Engine examination and internet search finally led to faulty relay. Replacement AC compressor clutch relay purchased from dealer and replaced. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Georgia, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201134000 mi | clicking noise caused by faulty blend door actuator located under the center console - this actuator sends air to either the registers or floor vents for the rear seat passengers. replaced faulty motor assembly. the key fob/door lock remotes were poorly sealed due to a design flaw. this exposed the inner electronic circuitry to moisture, causing corrosion and device failure. The dealer replaced the seals and the inner circuitry on both keys. | ||
| Nov 2016101400 miUS $500 | timing belt and water pump replaced as part of general maintenance | ||
| Jul 2017108000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2020160 miUS $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. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201014000 mi | Vehicle taken in for transmission shudder when shifting into second gear. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201271000 miUS $70 | Driver Side Sun Visor sagging down would not stay up. Had to replace. Bought part online. Replaced myself. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 20093000 mi | Replaced Glove box, Paint chips, alignment | ||
2010 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Pilot in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201235000 mi | Replaced torn cv boot. | ||
| Jul 201349300 mi | Front right shock absorber failed. Replaced. | ||
| Apr 201575700 miUS $58 | Both front lower control arm bushings cracked. Left bushing leaking. Replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Oct 201791338 miUS $39 | Replaced liftgate gas struts | ||
| May 201892000 miUS $100 | Replaced failed AC relay | ||
| Honda Pilot in Connecticut, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201567000 mi | Engine light went on since. Trans slow to shift into 3rd | ||
| Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Dec 201252000 mi | Wheel vibration at highway speed. | ||
| Aug 201591000 miUS $500 | We had the front end rebuilt for the 2nd time. Shocks wore out in less than 18000 miles and control arms were replaced. Now we have a warranty on the repair per a letter from AHM stating that it is a known issue in some vehicles. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201389000 miUS $150 | Replaced original battery. | ||
| Sep 2014108000 miUS $200 | Navigation System. Intermittent DVD Read Error and system would terminate operation | ||
| Honda Pilot in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201680000 mi | Repaired or replaced failed transmission sensor. | ||
| Aug 201796000 mi | Replaced intermittent radio under extended warranty. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201692000 mi | Replaced leaking power steering pump Replaced blower motor | ||
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018134000 miUS $630 | Vehicle went in for scheduled spark plug replacement and valve adjustment. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jun 2017109000 miUS $1800 | Milled the rotors (vibration when braking) and replace pads front & rear. | ||
| Jun 2018119000 miUS $2000 | replace rear shocks Recall on airbags | ||
| Honda Pilot in Tennessee, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201699100 miUS $500 | Driver's lumbar support came off its track and motor quit working. $250 parts, $250 labor. | ||
| May 2017106000 mi | AC compressor relay stuck, compressor over pressurized system and cause bleed off valve to break open to vent. New relay, new vent valve, recharged AC. Had to replace radiator fan relay a few days after as well. | ||
| Jul 2018124000 miUS $450 | Rear shocks completely worn out and leaking. First replacement of factory shocks. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alaska, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201566000 miUS $250 | driver visor broke. It was stuck in the down position. A whole new visor had to be ordered and installed. | ||
| Nov 2019107700 mi | Drain and refill differential fluid Transmission fluid flush Timing belt service - replace timing belt, water pump and drive belts T-case service Replace engine air and cabin filters Spark plush’s and gaskets replaced | ||
| Sep 2020113000 mi | Alternator replaced | ||
| Honda Pilot in Utah, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 201374100 miUS $540 | Compliance bushings failure. | ||
| Apr 201484300 miUS $150 | Left stab bar. | ||
| Jun 2015116000 miUS $600 | knocking noise out of front suspension. Replaced all struts in vehicle. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alberta, Canada Apr 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201252700 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. | ||
| Nov 201266520 mi | Noisy heater fan. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201385560 mi | Corrosion on Tailgate. Known problem for which there is a model year extension. | ||
| Feb 201496100 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. | ||
| Aug 2014102300 mi | Check Engine , VSA, VTM-4 warnings lights. Dealer pulled code PO303-misfire on cylinder. Dealer replace piston rings on cylinders 1, 2, 3. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 20091000 mi | support bar, fell off back window while driving. The strut helps hold up the window when open. It appeared the glue failed... | ||
| Jan 201016200 mi | Dealer replaced whole back window. To ensure problem does not repeat. | ||
| Jul 20103000 mi | a piece of trim came off the car. Reasons unknown, shop replaced no cost/ | ||
| Nov 201740000 mi | premature replacement of battery. No fault found, but a couple of years too early.. | ||
| Dec 201949000 miUS $1500 | banging noise from front wheel, stabilizer bar | ||
| Honda Pilot in Utah, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jan 20147800 mi | Car has always pulled to the right. Finally found TSB 10-029 which says to replace the front springs. Dealer followed TSB 10-029 and was covered under good will warranty. | ||
| Jul 201781000 mi | Transmission oil pressure switch needed to be replaced. Relay for a/c compressor for stuck on and it over pressurized the system causing the release valve to release freon. Relay was replaced and system recharged. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201584000 mi | Bearing shot in heater biower motor. Replace all spark plugs because of concern with cylinder design issues. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201120000 mi | rear passenger door not aligned flush with body of vehicle. Noticed since delivery but very minor issue finally had dealer adjust door and re-align. Something which should have been inspected since it was noticable by Hondas final insp team hazard warning switch not working took to dealer switch needs to be replaced they have ordered the parts. Switch never worked properly from delivery but had no time to take to dealer to have replaced. memory seat from postion 1 to 2 not working all the time. when engage memory seat periodically seat does not go back to original memory position. Driver side mirror also engages up continiously until the memory seat button is pressed again | ||
| Mar 201122000 mi | power seats when moved forward and back would be bumpy when sliding on track. Seat would not hold secure in position. Dealer informed TSB issued but parts not in stock. Ordered parts awaiting dealer call back for service appt to replace. | ||
| Apr 201122000 mi | repaired seat track issue. Dealer called and installed in seat tracks for both driver and passenger. Seats now move freely and smoothly. | ||
| Jun 201347000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201572000 mi | Compliance bushing issues known by Honda TSB issued - was having problems with steering wheel shaking at highway speeds when braking searched online chat rooms and learned TSB issued by Honda took car to dealer snd informed them of TSB | ||
| Apr 201785000 miUS $1200 | Alternator Something associated with oil circulator | ||
| Jun 2022109000 miUS $250 | brake pad change | ||
| Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 201465000 miUS $200 | Brake trouble light kept coming on. VSA modulator replaced. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201442300 miUS $150 | interior map lights and backseat overhead lights were burning out in less than a month's time. Had the map light's motor? replaced and has worked fine since. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Kansas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201683000 mi | The compliance bushings cracked. The dealer replaced control arms for free according to Honda's voluntary 100000 miles warranty extension. | ||
| Sep 2017102000 mi | A dealer replaced pistons and rings after problems with excessive oil consumption and misfires persisted following spark plugs replacement and software update | ||
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 20104000 mi | Moonroof auto-close did not always work automatically. Interior trim piece would pop out of place at random. Piece was located at driver's side of dashboard, inside door jamb. Dealer ordered part when the vehicle was in for the moonroof TSB and replaced it at a second visit. | ||
| Jan 20119000 mi | Third row release handle "popped" and would not spring back to position. Still functional, but not normal. Hood not properly aligned with front fenders at factory. Hood flutters at highway speeds. Shop realigned to my satisfaction. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States May 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 20108000 mi | Moon roof reprogramed | ||
| Dec 201127000 miUS $85 | Replaced front pads, Honda paid to resurface rotors. I paid 85 dollars for the pads. Also, Honda replaced both rear shocks under warrenty. Shocks were leaking. Rotor resurface covered under warrenty. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Dec 201014000 mi | Heard noise that sounded like a dry bearing coming from front of car. Dealer discovered RF wheel bearing bad. Had parts on hand and repaired at no cost. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Quebec, Canada May 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201625340 miC $250 | Front right bearing | ||
| Feb 201636360 miC $900 | Main shaft bearing needed replacement. Had to change the whole shaft. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 201140300 mi | Small leak in one back shock. Dealer replace rear pair Navi screen listed problem as 'disc read error please consult dealer.' Dealer could not replicate error since it reset with ignition so just cleaned disc. Error came back. | ||
| Jun 201259520 miC $160 | 3rd gear pressure switch faulty and replaced under warrenty | ||
| Sep 201259520 mi | Transmission shudder when shifting into drive, intermittent issue. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Feb 201340000 miUS $160 | Door lock actuator on driver's side was making a rubbing noise. Needed replacement. | ||
| Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jul 201230500 mi | Front strut broken and replaced under warranty | ||
| Jan 201336000 mi | Front bushing replaced under TSB. no charge | ||
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