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10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$450.00

Average Mileage:

75,654 miles

Total Complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. dealer to replace ingnition and comp at cost of 450+ (1 reports)
  2. have a locksmith replace the ignition switch (1 reports)
  3. not sure (1 reports)
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problem #3

2009Mar 09

Pilot LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,963 miles

I think this should be covered on a warranty. It's not a wear and tear problem, rather a defective problem! We pay enough to keep our vehicles in good repair to add this as maintenance.

Darlene S.

Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Canada

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problem #2

2008Aug 13

Pilot EX-L 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

Switch just failed. The key would not turn. Had my mechanic look at it but he did not have the equipment to reprogram the switch for keys and recommended the dealer - who wanted 900 for the job.

I found a local locksmith who did it for half that. He said this was a pretty common Honda problem and that he had just finished with an Odyssey that morning with the same problem.

Dwain S.

Raleigh, NC, USA

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problem #1

2008Nov 12

Pilot LX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

When I put the key in the ignition it won't turn to get the vehicle started. I turned the steering wheel all the way to the left and it doesn't matter. The Pilot still won't start. When reading the manual, it's a PUSH sign under the ignition but this isn't addressed in the manual. It doesn't tell you the purpose of the PUSH sign. I've tried everything to get the key to turn and I've let others try also. And it doesn't work for anyone. The steering wheel is turned all the way to the left but the wheels are not and it won't turn to the right it all; it's locked. The vehicle won't go in neutral, so I can roll it or nothing. I really need some help to get this fixed at a reasonable cost.

wandaw

Jonesboro, GA, USA

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