The Honda Pilots Engine Mounts are constantly having to be replaced prematurely than any other vehicle I have ever owned. This is an extremely dangerous part failure and an expensive cost to have. This dealership explained this is a known issue with these Hondas, yet no help or solutions from the manufacturer. There has to be some form of help or accountability for this type of negligence.
2005 Honda Pilot engine problems
90 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 90
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine4
- Cooling system: radiator assembly2
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
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Honda Pilot engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Honda Pilot engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 18Engine failure 13Check engine light 11Loss of power 10Overheating 6Knocking 5
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Honda Pilot owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My children bought this vehicle for me because I lost my job due to covid aftereffects and I had to return my kia soul 2014 to the creditors.I was delivering food boxes to the elderly when the at temp light came on and the transmission started to lockup I had to pullover because the car was running hot.it was very frightening so I couldn't get home.I have never had that happen to me.goggleing this honda brand there has been several complaints about this model but no honda recall this car is dangerous! And should be either recalled or taken off the market as nto to never be ever resold
For the second time this week my 2005 honda pilot suddenly loses all power and dies, both times I was in a dangerous intersections. It scared me 2 death.
Unfortunately, our each vehicle has been targeted and caused car accident from 2010 to present day. In 2012, our mazda mpv 2006 engine was destroyed or replaced at the work place during working at hilton hotel. Our acura mdx 2002 VIN # [xxx] and current honda pilot 2005 VIN # [xxx] were under controlled and involved car accident in 2017 and 2018 because of targeting. I have noticed and reported to local police and insurance behalf of this cases which can stop suddenly or slowly. Its depend on how they controlled and pre-arranged accident to be happened on a pointing time. Surely, many life and vehicles are very dangerous. We desperately need safety cars and people in our community in order to avoid crushing cars and people from now and future. Please help. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission cooling mechanism in lower part of radiator failed causing transmission fluid to leak into the radiator and mix with coolant. Introduction of antifreeze into the transmission caused damage which would require replacement of transmission, radiator, hoses, flush the engine, etc. Even with this amount of repair, increase failure rate of water pump, heater core or any rubber seal or gasket exists. A quick google search as well as a search on this site reveals that this is a known problem which has never results in a recall. My pilot had just under 134,000 miles and now is undriveable. The repairs cost more than the vehicle. Please issue a recall so that there may be some relief for owners who have been left stranded by this known problem.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the check engine and SRS indicators illuminated. Mungenast saint louis honda in saint louis, missouri was made aware of the failure and made unknown replacements, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 275,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes inadvertently engaged and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS needed to be tested and the knock sensor and sub harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic, traction control system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 05/10/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
My vsa light and my vtm-4 wheel light came on. When I attempted to push on the gas petal it would accelerate. I was driving on a city street going home
Questions about the 2005 Honda Pilot engine
Does the 2005 Honda Pilot have engine problems?
Owners have filed 90 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Honda Pilot engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda Pilot engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Pilot have bad engine?
The Honda Pilot model years with the most engine complaints are 2016 (826 complaints), 2017 (490 complaints) and 2019 (253 complaints).
Other 2005 Honda Pilot problems
Transmission 176Brakes 134Airbags 120Driver assistance 100Electrical 57Acceleration 46Suspension 38Steering 37Lights 34Body 23Seats 22Seat belts 13Wheels 9Fuel system 7Tires 7Visibility 6Locks 1
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