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2005 Honda Pilot Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
0%of 679 total for the year
Median mileage
57,292miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Honda Pilot, 0% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,292 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My Honda Pilot AC stopped working for the fifth time in 5 years. This year this happened when an infant is on my car during a long trip. We have to stop driving because the baby can not stay in the hot car.”

NHTSA complaint #10335081, filed 2010-06, 5,000 miles

“2005 Honda Pilot heater temperature control motor assembly blows hot air out of vents. No matter if you adjust temperature or put on air conditioner the cold air doesn't come threw vents instead hot air is blowing threw. I had car check at shop and they say the temperature mix motor stays in hot position.”

NHTSA complaint #10283472, filed 2009-09, 109,583 miles

“The dvd system is making a rattling noise. The roof makes occasional loud rattling noise, especially when driving on a little bumpy road. It sounds like two metallic surfaces are banging into each other. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership multiple times for repair but the problem is still there.”

NHTSA complaint #10160228, filed 2006-06

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202120%
202092%
201951%
201630%
201533%
201121%
200921%
200752%
200631%
200530%
200420%
2003101%

Other parts of the 2005 Honda Pilot

Transmission and drivetrain
176 complaints
Brakes
134 complaints
Air bags
120 complaints
Electronic stability control
97 complaints
Electrical system
57 complaints
Engine
48 complaints
Vehicle speed control
46 complaints
Engine cooling
43 complaints
Suspension
38 complaints
Steering
37 complaints
Exterior lighting
30 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Pilot

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology