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:
$2,500
Average Mileage:
135,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2005 Honda Pilot engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 272013

Pilot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles

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

I pulled up to a stop sign with my foot on the brake, when the motor reved up without cause running me into a trucks reese hitch. I have read everyone's complaint of braking and the shakes at 30-45 mph. which mine also has but i caution everyone about the accelation issue I have had! I have never been told what causes the shake but at this rate I feel Honda should recall all of the pilots and offer to buy them back. Public safety should be number and customer service is at an all time low! This is not my first Honda but it does have me feeling it Dang sure could be my last!

- Jeffery S., Fredericktown, MO, US

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