When did I Buy my 2005 Honda Pilot?
The vehicle I bought was at the end of the model year in 2005 and have been pleased with the comfort and ride of the vehicle. The published mileage is a little generous and I have yet to see the types of #’s they have reported. A couple of rattles in the dash and squeaks in the door seals that surprise me coming from a product from Honda.
Are there any problems with the Honda Pilot?
Perhaps the number one problem consumers have with this car (based on reviews and word-of-mouth) is that the radiators fail. This is common for this year of Pilot in particular, and involves the intra-radiator transmission cooler fittings failing and mixing fluids.
What kind of car is the Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot is actually the vehicle that started this whole “quest for the quintessential mom-mobile” about a year ago. I learned about the Pilot when trying to find family vehicles with three rows of seats.
Why did my Honda Pilot clutch pack burn out?
This is common for this year of Pilot in particular, and involves the intra-radiator transmission cooler fittings failing and mixing fluids. Antifreeze is really horrible on automatic transmission clutch packs and burns them out quickly (when, not if), leaving you with a time bomb of a vehicle.
Where can I find the Honda Pilot owner’s manual?
To save paper and time, you can download the latest manuals now. Recommended Service for Your 2005 Honda Pilot Recommendations for regular servicing tasks for your vehicle can be found in Service & Maintenance .
What kind of car is a 2005 Honda Pilot?
Description: Used 2005 Honda Pilot EX with AWD/4WD, Tire Pressure Warning, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Stability Control, Heated seats. Good Deal! Accident History: This vehicle has 0 reported accidents. Number of Previous Owners: This vehicle has multiple reported owners. Usage Type: This vehicle was used by an individual.
Perhaps the number one problem consumers have with this car (based on reviews and word-of-mouth) is that the radiators fail. This is common for this year of Pilot in particular, and involves the intra-radiator transmission cooler fittings failing and mixing fluids.
Is the Honda Pilot a good car to buy?
We have not had any major issues and only do the Honda recommended maintenance. We do change the oil at 3000 mile intervals, not 5,000. The Pilot has been a great car overall. The only thing that I wish was better was the gas mileage.