2005 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
- 45
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 45 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 11 records
- radiator transmission · 6 records
- transmission radiator · 5 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- motor mounts · 5 records
- spark plug · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 11154153
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11228941
Engine · Service Brakes
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 nhtsa campaign number: 13v092000 (service…
ODI 10955025
Engine · Power Train
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
ODI 10853733
Air Bags · Engine
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.
ODI 11064675
Engine
Using excessive oil 120k using 2 qt every 2,300 miles with no visable leaks
ODI 10817682
Engine
Loss of power on highway even when accelerator engaged. Had to pull over the shoulder. Vehicle could not be driven. Smoke was coming from the rear of vehicle but sent away after engine was shut off. Vehicle had to be towed. Service department at nearest honda dealer cited a radiator leak that likely got into the transmission line.
ODI 10787421
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
On 9-9-15, our 2005 honda pilot abruptly stopped on emerald parkway - police assisted. Leaking fluid was clumpy red/brown and vehicle hot. Shop today says radiator and transmission and possibly engine need replaced and instructed us to contact a honda dealer. This is our second safety complaint on this vehicle - 1st was dangerous "phantom braking" or inadvertant application on brakes in 2012, which honda…
ODI 10762599
Engine
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.
ODI 10864599
Engine
Car was hard shifting until i get home. Pulled up driveway, could not get into "park". Very hard shifting between other gears, unable to put into "i" or first gear at all. Had to put in neutral on flat surface because car would roll even with emegency brake on. Had to unhook battery cable to save on juice. Had the car for 5 years , problems.
ODI 10744986
Engine
I took my vehicle to the dealer today to get the current recalls taken care of and also told them to check the motor mounts. I've read quite a few complaints about the motor mounts failing around 55,000 miles and abrupt/harsh shifting in the transmission is a good indicator of the defect. Dealer just notified me that 2 motor mounts need to be replaced (front and side mounts). They replaced them but at my expense,…
ODI 10723532
Engine · Power Train
Car shudders occasionally around speeds 30 while accelerating, the shudder lasts few seconds and stops. This could happen only once or several times if you continue to drive around speeds 30 mph. From honda forums it looks like a common problem with same year honda pilots and accura rdx. Driving with such an condition shakes the driver for an unknown vehicular behaviour that may cause an accident/ fatality. It is…
ODI 10717028
Engine · Power Train
This is a 2005 honda pilot we bought in 2009. The dealer called me to say that the radiator burst and the antifreeze got mixed in with the transmission fluid causing the transmission to fail. He is now quoting a $5,000 bill to replace the radiator and the transmission. *tr
ODI 10664339
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On october 4, 2014 while my son was driving the accelerator became stuck luckily he was driving and we were traveling 30 miles per hour. The car was shifted to neutral and stopped. Yesterday, after cutting the car off and removing the key the engine was sill running. The key was reinserted and removed. Today on 10/102014 once again, i pulled in the garage tried to turn off the car and remove the key but the engine…
ODI 10643983
Air Bags · Engine · Exterior Lighting
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11098454
Engine · Power Train
I was driving my honda rpm started going up and down vehicle started violently started to shake. I luckily made it home. The transmission fluid and coolant had mixed. I bought a new radiator, extensive transmission flush 15 qts. Now 2 months later the vehicle is shifting hard, shaking at 35-40 mph and have been informed i need a new transmission. I have read numerous comments and reports of this honda should be…
ODI 10648962
Engine · Power Train
I had been driving for about 15 minutes when car suddenly failed to maintain speed and slowed from 45 mph to 30-35 mph. I could not get car to accelerate, engine was audibly strained and smoke was shortly evident from under hood. I put on my emergency flashers and pulled off the road as soon as it was safe to do so. No warning lights were illuminated. Smoke ceased when i turned the engine off. Upon exiting the car i…
ODI 10611417
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle exhibited a reduction in power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.updated 06/10/14 ma 07/24/17*cn
ODI 10575938
Engine · Power Train
Like so very many other honda pilot owners of the timeframe, i have experienced a transmission leak and failure from a radiator failure - and though honda had settled a class-action suit about these problems with a minor warranty extension... My failure, of course, happened shortly after that extension. I am out nearly $5,000 and nearly got killed when my car died because honda has failed to properly recall these…
ODI 10564144
Engine · Power Train
I was driving up a hill when my vehicle started to lose power and high rpms upon acceleration. Was not able to climb hill so i pulled over and turned the car off. Restarted and made it a short distance before it stopped. I was fortunate to get out of harm's way prior to the car giving out completely.the vehicle had to be towed. A mechanic took a look at the vehicle and explained that transmission and radiator were…
ODI 10555336
Engine · Power Train
While driving along a rural 2 lane highway with no one behind me, the transmission appeared to slip and the engine rpm went way up. The truck slowed down. This lasted 3 or 4 seconds and then went back to normal. In a few minutes, i stopped at the light entering the village of saranac lake, ny. The 2005 honda pilot stopped running. I tried to restart and nothing happened at all. I put my flashers on and opened the…
ODI 10550605
Engine
Vehicle diagnosed at dealer service center as having 2 cracked / broken engine mounts. Affected mounts are right (passenger) side and front mount. Based on similar anecdotal reports on internet forums (piloteers.org and others) this appears to be a fairly common occurrence on honda pilots and odysseys of this vintage. They share the same chassis. It also appears the right and front mounts are most likely to be…
ODI 10538411
Engine · Power Train
On our way home to nj from a family trip to canada we stopped for a bathroom break in the "middle of nowhere" maine. The car hesitated to go when stepping on the gas. I managed to drive down the road, the "temp" light went on, then i pulled over. I checked the fluids....the transmission fluid was milky red. We were lucky to have cell phone service to call for a tow. I had my family, wife and two younger kids in the…
ODI 10680336
Engine · Power Train
The transmission line that goes into the radiator was dislodged and all the transmission fluid leaked out as well as coolant. The car had been driven about 4 miles and was parked at the time of the incident. There was no visible damage to the transmission line or the radiator but both had to be replaced according to the honda dealer.the cost of replacement was $641.55 and none of this was covered by honda. We…
ODI 10649030
Engine · Power Train
Got into vehicle today. Placed car into drive and the car would not accelerate. I placed it back into park and then back to drive. It finally kicked into gear. I got on the highway and drove approximately 30 miles with no problems. I made a quick stop. When i started my car again it did the same thing. I drove about a mile and the transmission starting slipping badly. It stopped accelerating completely. I had it…
ODI 10520801