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:
No data
Average Mileage:
137,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

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2005 Honda Pilot steering problems

steering problem

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2005 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 162015

Pilot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,000 miles

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

OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK A VERY LOUD SOUND -LIKE A BULL HORN-STARTS. THE HORN SOUND IS FROM THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL AREA AND ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE SOUND WILL NOT STOP UNTIL I TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE SOUND IS SO LOUD THAT PEOPLE HAVE STOPPED TO ASK IF I NEED HELP.

I HAVE TAKEN THE PILOT INTO TWO LOCAL DEALERS FOR A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. THEY HAVE TAKEN IT FOR TEST RUNS BUT THE SOUND DIDN'T COME ON.

BOTH DEALERS ASKED ME TO "JUST BRING IT BACK" TO THE DEALER WHEN THE SOUND STARTS AGAIN.

I DON'T NOTICE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT WHEEL.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

- Ann H., Austin, TX, US

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