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.

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,150 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2005 Honda Pilot drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2005 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 152008

Pilot 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,150 miles

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

Simultaneous failure of left and right front wheel bearings at only 65,000 miles. Further damage could led to catastrophic bearing failure and loss of vehicle control. Repaired at Honda dealership for $600 (bearings and alignment).

- Canton, MI, USA

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