Engine Failure Due To Sludge

2005 Honda Pilot

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.

CarComplaints.com Seal Of This Might Hurt

CarComplaints.com Notes: We all want our SUVs to be able to stop on a dime, just not randomly and without warning. But that's what was happening to 2005 Pilot owners: their vehicles were slamming on the brakes even when they didn't. A government investigation of this problem led to a recall in March of 2013.

Another issue that keeps popping up is transmission fluid mixing with coolant in the radiator which is causing transmission failure, a costly repair to say the least.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
37,950 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace engine (1 reports)
2005 Honda Pilot engine problems

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2005 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 012009

Pilot Loaded 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,904 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dealer had the vehicle for approx 1 month as they had no idea how they were going to fix the issue. Engine ended up being rebuilt and I had to pay for a courtesy car for the 4 weeks. Everyone says Honda is so good, I think not. Quality is really slipping here people, the 08 Accord rates worst for customer complaints, this will be my last import, parts prices are far too high.

- Amber A., Fargo, ND, US

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