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
As soon as i stopped in front of my house, i saw fluid pouring from the front right engine area.fortunately for me, the problem occurred at that moment. There were no symptoms of, or dash board alerts previous to that.( and nothing on the street) the car was towed on a flatbed to my service center,which is a certified honda service center.. Apparently there was a line failure that allowed antifreeze and transmission…
ODI 10520103
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a stability control repair, the dealer advised him that the engine motor mount also needed to be replaced. The dealer did not specify if the motor mount was fractured or worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10510971
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2005 honda pilot probably around 40mph, a noise, i turned on the closest road to get out of traffic and was heading up hill, the rpm dial moved erratically, the vehicle did not want to go, there were no engine lights on, the temperature gauge was normal. The vehicle shut off. I had no steering control, because i was on a hill i had to use the emergency brake to stabilize the vehicle. The vehicle had…
ODI 10511377
Engine
While driving at approx. 45 mph, the engine blew out the middle front spark plug (i believe it's #5) and coil pack damaging the radiator and stalling the vehicle. The spark plug was original and had never been touched. The spark plug threads were stripped requiring an insert to repair the head. The coil pack was broken and the twisted wires blew the ignition coil fuse. The expelled coil pack and/or spark plug (i…
ODI 10515835
Engine
1 FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED
ODI 10537975
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i am driving my honda pilot, as it is shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear, the entire car starts to shudder and seems to be fighting a stall. *tr
ODI 10488043
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
I took it in for a recall. I was told that the front and right engine mounts are "cracked". At about 25-45 mph there is a noticeable shudder under the hood. In searching the nhtsa database i find many other reports of this shudder and several saying that engine mounts are a problem in this model. The reports are in several areas including engine, suspension, drive train, transmission. It seems the engine mounts…
ODI 10493052
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and she was unable to continue driving. The contact mentioned that the temperature gauge illuminated and smoke started to emit from underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the transmission and radiator fluid mixed. As a result, the radiator and…
Fire reported
ODI 10480702
Engine · Power Train
I was driving to work when 2005 honda pilot stated trailing a liquid. Drove a quarter of a mile to work to find coolant and transmission fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. Had it towed to a transmission shop found that the radiator failed causing coolant and transmission fluid to leak out. Radiator replaced, transmission flushed and serviced, and coolant system flushed final repair cost $900. This is a…
ODI 10479983
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he noticed oil and coolant fluid leaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator had become corroded internally, allowing the transmission fluid and coolant to mesh. As a result, the fluid entered the transmission and caused the failure. The dealer advised that both the transmission and…
ODI 10481171
Engine · Power Train
While driving at normal town speed (~25mph) car began overheating and speed dropped. Pulled car over to cool. Started to drive slowly home and symptom repeated. Car towed to honda. They diagnosed as radiator and transmission fluid mixing due to failure in the radiator. Damaged the transmission that needed to be totally replaced, along with a radiator and transmission cooler. Engine also needed extensive flushing.…
ODI 10481330
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I saw on the news that the nhtsa was investigating a brake issue on the honda pilot 2005. I experienced a similar issue but thought it was a glitch as it only happened one day (although it happened twice that day). I've finally gotten around to filing an official report both with honda and nhtsa to hopefully aid in the investigation. The braking issue happened on two separate occasions on the same day, roughly 2…
ODI 10483886
Engine · Power Train
I own a 2005 honda pilot. I have had an issue that is increasingly getting worse- when driving 30-45 mph, the engine/transmission starts to shudder. If i let off the accelerator it will let up. It is scary, the whole vehicle jolts repeatedly. If the engine is jolting so dramatically, i can only imagine that the stabilization of the engine is being put in jeopardy. In doing some research, i have found that i am one…
ODI 10508483
Engine · Power Train
2005 honda pilot - seal or transmission cooler failed and leaked transmission fluid into the radiator. No warning lights or indicators were evident. Owner noticed leaking fluid from the radiator overflow. Both parts now require expensive replacement. Vehicle has 86,000 miles and never experienced issue before. However, there are several posts on the internet concerning the exact same issue, with little or no…
ODI 10470552
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating the vehicle begins to shudder, jerk and lose power while accelerating from 0-40mph. Steering wheel begins to shake, acceleration seems to stall. At higher speeds on freeway there is some shuddering but not as noticeable. Braking or reducing speed does not immediately stop the shuddering. Its almost predictable at low speeds. Loss of power during acceleration feels as if the vehicle could stall…
ODI 10510515
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that he noticed there was a puddle of a red colored fluid under the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the automatic transmission cooler had leaked into the radiator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected. The dealer stated that the failure was common with the vehicle model. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the upper and lower…
ODI 10465940
Engine
At 30-40 mph the pilot shudders significantly and does so for about .5-3 seconds. There is apparently a design or other flaw in the torque converter (which will ultimately lead to a failed transmission). Despite what appears to be hundreds or thousands of the same complaints nationwide, honda will apparently not not address the issue. The driving dangers are obvious, and consumers are left with repair bills of…
ODI 10496154
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 20 mph, the engine power reduced significantly and without warning. The contact continued to drive and upon reaching the destination an inspection underneath the hood was performed. The contact noticed a dark brown milky substance leaking from the radiator. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the…
ODI 10458544
Emission Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the oxygen sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 12/7/12 *cn
ODI 10480908
Engine · Power Train
I started noticing a vibration at 34 to 45 mph. It was definitely caused by a malfunction under the hood. It causes my 2005 honda pilot to vibrate, shudder and hesitate at that speed. I have to take my foot off of the accelerator pedal before it will stop. It happens continuously at that speed. *tr
ODI 10467934