2005 Honda Pilot

2005 Honda Pilot

The 2005 Honda Pilot is a mid-size SUV with three rows of seating and a choice of two engines and two transmissions. The base engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 240 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine is a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 253 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

The Pilot has a comfortable interior with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. It also has a good reputation for reliability. However, there are a few common issues that owners have reported.

Engine

• 3.5L V6
  • Valve lifter noise
    • Description/Symptoms: Tapping or ticking noise from the engine at idle or under load
    • Solution: Replace the valve lifters
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Starter failure
    • Description/Symptoms: The engine will not crank or start
    • Solution: Replace the starter
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
    • Recalls: None Found
• 4.0L V6
  • Piston ring failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption and blue smoke from the exhaust
    • Solution: Replace the piston rings
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• 5-speed automatic
  • Torque converter shudder
    • Description/Symptoms: Vibration or shuddering when the transmission is shifting gears
    • Solution: Replace the torque converter
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Transmission failure
    • Description/Symptoms: The transmission will not shift gears or will slip gears
    • Solution: Replace the transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $3,000 - $5,000
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front struts
  • Strut mount bearing failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Clunking or rattling noise from the front suspension over bumps
    • Solution: Replace the strut mount bearings
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
    • Recalls: None Found
• Rear shocks
  • Shock absorber failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Rough ride quality or excessive bouncing
    • Solution: Replace the rear shocks
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
    • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery light on the dashboard comes on and the vehicle loses power
  • Solution: Replace the alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700
  • Recalls: None Found
• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery drains when the vehicle is parked
  • Solution: Find and fix the cause of the battery drain, such as a faulty module or light
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Roof rack crossbars
  • Crossbar detachment
    • Description/Symptoms: The crossbars on the roof rack can become loose or detach
    • Solution: Tighten or replace the crossbars
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
    • Recalls: None Found
• Windshield wiper motor failure * Description/Symptoms: The windshield wipers do not work * Solution: Replace the windshield wiper motor * Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300 * Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard cracking * Description/Symptoms: The dashboard cracks or develops a sticky surface * Solution: Replace the dashboard * Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000 * Recalls: None Found
• Door lock actuators failure * Description/Symptoms: The door locks do not work or lock intermittently * Solution: Replace the door lock actuators * Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400 * Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2005 Honda Pilot is a reliable mid-size SUV with a comfortable interior and a good reputation for reliability. However, there are a few common issues that owners have reported, including engine problems, transmission problems, suspension problems, and electrical problems. The severity and cost of these issues can vary depending on the specific issue and the condition of the vehicle.