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
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,898 miles

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2005 Honda Pilot Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #3

Apr 072008

(reported on)

Pilot 6-cyl

  • miles

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

Consumer question about 2005 Honda Pilot recalls. Consumer would like to know if her vehicle is included in the two recalls for the fuel tank and the misalignment of the steering column.

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #2

Jul 212005

Pilot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50 miles
Sustained vibration when driving at speeds about 45 to 75 mph. Multiple trips to dealer, was told this is a "characteristic of the vehicle". started the first day I drove the vehicle off the lot with 50 miles on it.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #1

Feb 152005

Pilot 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle: Honda Pilot 2005 ex-L, purchased on 12/2004 whenever I drive my Honda Pilot I have pain in my right ear. A week from today, I stopped by my dealer and test drove the exact same model from the dealer, and I did not have nay pain in my ear. I went to see an (ear, nose and throat specialist, and according to my doctor, I have no problem with my ear at all. Doctor suggested there could be some kind of chemical in my car that probably caused some reaction in my ear. I have a Honda, Accord that I drive regularly, I do not have any ear problem with Honda Accord.

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

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