2005 Honda Pilot engine and engine cooling problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Honda Pilot — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My wife was driving to work when suddenly she heard like a whirring sound and the car just suddenly shut down. She pulled on the side and noticed fluid was leaking underneath the front side of engine. We have the vehicle towed to dealership. Talking to the agent, they told us that transmission…”
filed Dec 23, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Sep 19, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020This SKU is a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for possible incorrect wiring. Incorrect VVT solenoid wiring may cause an inability of the…
DOR-D8K8Q-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 17, 2019
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Pilot | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Pilot | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Pilot | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Pilot | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Pilot | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 Pilot | 45 | 3% |
| 2015 Pilot | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Pilot | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 Pilot | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 Pilot | 10 | 6% |
| 2011 Pilot | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 Pilot | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.