2005 Honda Pilot drivetrain & axles problems
134 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2005 Honda Pilot, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 134 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 104,000 miles 126 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 23 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 26 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 23 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 14 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 126 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 104,000 miles, and 13% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While the vehicle was in park and the key was not near the vehicle, the gear shifted independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the neighbor's yard. The contact was in the vehicle cleaning it out at the time of the failure. The contact sustained a concussion to the head and injuries to the neck, back, and left leg that required medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 38 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and became hesitant when shifting between gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who informed the contact that the rotors were warped and would need to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Honda Pilot
- Brakes 136 complaints
- Air bags 120 complaints
- Stability control 97 complaints
- Engine 88 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Cruise control 46 complaints
- Transmission 42 complaints
- Suspension 38 complaints