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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$180
Average Mileage:
72,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace w/s wiper motor (1 reports)
2005 Honda Pilot windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2005 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 132010

Pilot EXL V6 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

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

I scheduled to have the wiper motor replaced and before the appointment date it rained and the motor failed completely, I was forced to drive home (25 miles) in the rain with NO wipers!!! I called Honda to get the part and they said that they do no stock it and I can have it tomorrow. I ordered the part and replaced it next day. I called Honda Customer Service to get them to pay for the part and they refused. I feel that a wiper motor failure at 72000 miles is PREMATURE and that is what I told Honda USA, I told them that I have a poor opinion of Honda quality and that I will NOT own another Honda and if asked, I will NOT recommend that anyone buy a Honda product. In over 35 years of owning cars I have NEVER had a wiper motor failure AT ALL!!! 72000 miles is VERY PREMATURE!!! DO NOT BUY HONDA PRODUCTS!!!

- Thomas H., Valencia, CA, US

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