# \#pilot **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pilot/522.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Need help fast! honda pilot 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-fast-honda-pilot-2004/199480)
**Author:** [@Karen-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-fast-honda-pilot-2004/199480 "2025-03-14T15:56:14Z")
Hello Car Talk Friends, I need help FAST! I have a 2004 Honda Pilot and has 150,000 miles on it. When I turn the steering wheel sitting still or driving. it makes a fire rapid recession, metal on metal repeated knocking… --- ## [04 pilot master window switch going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pilot-master-window-switch-going-bad/199059)
**Author:** [@Ravizzaw\_192792](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ravizzaw_192792)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pilot-master-window-switch-going-bad/199059 "2025-02-10T21:31:09Z")
Master window switch stopped working. No windows up or down. I replaced it with a used one… worked for less than 24 hours and stopped working as well. What could be killing the switch? Any insight? Thanks, Bill --- ## [Mysterious 2007 Honda Pilot whomp sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-2007-honda-pilot-whomp-sound/120954)
**Author:** [@Kickthefog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kickthefog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-2007-honda-pilot-whomp-sound/120954 "2025-01-11T18:03:24Z")
My 2007 Honda Pilot with 180,000 miles on it. I bought the car with 135,000. Even when I bought it, the car made this noise but it is getting louder. The noise is like a cycling, repetitive noise that increases in spe… --- ## [Honda Pilot 2019 Overheating. AC stops working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-2019-overheating-ac-stops-working/194120)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-2019-overheating-ac-stops-working/194120 "2024-01-10T22:04:13Z")
Hello. My wife has a 2019 Honda Pilot with 88,903 miles. Three months ago, she told me that the AC suddenly stopped blowing cold air, so she turned it off until she got to our house. I drove the car for a while and it bl… --- ## [Blinking check engine light 2014 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light-2014-honda-pilot/193386)
**Author:** [@rzamskysrq\_187271](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rzamskysrq_187271)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light-2014-honda-pilot/193386 "2023-10-18T21:36:41Z")
I had the alternator replaced on a 2014 Honda Pilot two weeks ago. Yesterday the check engine light started blinking and it began to run rough. Related? I’m wondering if I should go back to that local shop or take it to … --- ## [Honda Pilot with 22 inch wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-with-22-inch-wheels/104836)
**Author:** [@Rachel.nicoll72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rachel.nicoll72)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-with-22-inch-wheels/104836 "2023-06-22T13:29:14Z")
Just bought a 2013 pilot with 22 inch wheels & skinny/low profile tires. The wheels are bent, so dealership is going to replace wheels. I think the "too large" wheels may be affecting the performance; SUV hesitates & bog… --- ## [A Roof Drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roof-drain/185902)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roof-drain/185902 "2022-08-19T19:52:48Z")
My Granddaughter’s (2005?) Pilot has a plastic tube about 3/4" o.d. going up the center pillar on the left side of the vehicle. I noticed it when I had a trim panel removed for running a rear camera cable. I cant figure … --- ## [Help! Need to replace wheel rims. OEM? Replica? Different? Where? Who? Tire pressure meter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-replace-wheel-rims-oem-replica-different-where-who-tire-pressure-meter/184336)
**Author:** [@nina\_180937](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nina_180937)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-replace-wheel-rims-oem-replica-different-where-who-tire-pressure-meter/184336 "2022-06-02T00:00:09Z")
My 2017 Pilot LX has been towed to Discount Tire to get 2 new tires, but I also need to replace 1-3 wheel rims. Is it best to stick with the exact wheel that came with the car in order to maintain car value…? Or is that… --- ## [Timing Belt or Tining Chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-or-tining-chain/183639)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-or-tining-chain/183639 "2022-04-21T15:32:57Z")
Does a 2005 Honda Pilot 3.5 L engine use a timing belt or timing chain? --- ## [03 Honda Pilot group of electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-pilot-group-of-electrical-issues/181307)
**Author:** [@maikan.email\_178615](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maikan.email_178615)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-pilot-group-of-electrical-issues/181307 "2021-12-16T23:11:04Z")
Hi everyone, I just bought a used 03 pilot, 225000km. There is an odd bunch of electrical issues: DRL fault light sometimes comes on, when it does, passenger side DRL and high beam don’t work, but they work when it’… --- ## [Honda Pilot 30K miles. What things to be change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-30k-miles-what-things-to-be-change/181008)
**Author:** [@jaginivamshi\_178432](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaginivamshi_178432)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-30k-miles-what-things-to-be-change/181008 "2021-12-02T02:46:46Z")
What things need to be consider next servicing, as it’s reaching 30K miles on it. I want to keep the vehicle for long term without any issues. --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot cranks without start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-cranks-without-start/180316)
**Author:** [@Charlie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie02)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-cranks-without-start/180316 "2021-10-31T14:21:46Z")
My 2005 Honda Pilot EX will not start. It cranks but no start. All I hear is one click and the fuel pump coming on but that’s is it nothing else. I replace the stare in July of 2021 I also replaced the alternator in m… --- ## [04’ Honda Pilot No codes, no noise from the engine, will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-pilot-no-codes-no-noise-from-the-engine-will-not-start/180237)
**Author:** [@Antanetz1980\_177858](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Antanetz1980_177858)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-pilot-no-codes-no-noise-from-the-engine-will-not-start/180237 "2021-10-27T18:05:02Z")
04’ Honda Pilot, won’t start and it has no codes, no check engine light or any warning lights. Battery died from sitting but even with a jump there’s nothing. No sounds at all from the car engine. Can the transmission b… --- ## [Power Locks and passenger window controls not working on driver's side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-and-passenger-window-controls-not-working-on-drivers-side/180151)
**Author:** [@cline.jordan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cline.jordan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-and-passenger-window-controls-not-working-on-drivers-side/180151 "2021-10-22T21:34:33Z")
My 2005 Honda Pilot driver side controls for the power locks and the passenger window controls have stopped working. The window controls on all of the other doors and the driver’s window control still work as well as th… --- ## [Dealer will not honor the warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-will-not-honor-the-warranty/178315)
**Author:** [@Omar-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omar-25)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-will-not-honor-the-warranty/178315 "2021-07-31T18:39:47Z")
I bought a new 2020 Honda Pilot back in October which I myself only drive. It has 25k miles and I’ve taken good care of it. I love using the sunroof and recently it malfunctioned. I pushed the switch for automatic full o… --- ## [2009 Honda Pilot shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-shudder/93830)
**Author:** [@steveng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveng)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-shudder/93830 "2021-04-14T10:54:41Z")
I will describe as best as I can. You know when you drive over the rumble strip on the edge of the highway, this is exactly how the car feels. The vehicle was well maintained and I'm the original owner. A little history,… --- ## [2018 Honda Pilot - starter system error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-starter-system-error/175472)
**Author:** [@Ray18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-starter-system-error/175472 "2021-03-01T20:06:36Z")
Starter System Error when trying to start the car --- ## [2005 Honda Oil Smoke on Start Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-oil-smoke-on-start-up/161016)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-oil-smoke-on-start-up/161016 "2020-12-04T02:25:09Z")
Our 2005 Honda Pilot with 180k has done this twice that I have noticed: Lots of oil smoke on start up. It then runs fine and does not really use any oil. At least that is noticeable. It does not smoke while driving… --- ## [Pilot didn’t have a trans problem on the Carfax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pilot-didn-t-have-a-trans-problem-on-the-carfax/172940)
**Author:** [@\_firstname\_MatthewCuyler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_firstname_MatthewCuyler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pilot-didn-t-have-a-trans-problem-on-the-carfax/172940 "2020-12-03T15:56:16Z")
When I purchased the 2009 Honda Pilot, The car fax did not not have on it, that there was a problem with the transmission --- ## [2010 Honda Pilot knocking inside the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-pilot-knocking-inside-the-engine/172848)
**Author:** [@BruceZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceZ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-pilot-knocking-inside-the-engine/172848 "2020-12-01T18:48:31Z")
I purchased my 2010 Pilot Touring, V6 3.5, used from a private party with ~140K. Recently, I noticed a knocking noise become more and more loud when accelerating, starting at 2500+rpms. It mostly dissipates at 3500+rpm… --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot - engine light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-engine-light/170192)
**Author:** [@Oldsoldier44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldsoldier44)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-engine-light/170192 "2020-11-17T23:37:57Z")
Picture of engine on dash .owners says emission problem or gas cap? --- ## [2013 Honda Pilot battery drainage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-battery-drainage/171712)
**Author:** [@Wolfster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-battery-drainage/171712 "2020-10-31T20:22:30Z")
My back hatch window will not lock and two side doors are constantly shown as opened and therefore the battery is draining every few days. Also the car alarm will not go on when I press the door lock on the key fob and … --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot - fixed my window regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-fixed-my-window-regulator/171338)
**Author:** [@Msparky44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Msparky44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-fixed-my-window-regulator/171338 "2020-10-20T22:34:12Z")
I just wanted to thank you all for this forum. I have a 2005 pilot ,which had a drivers side window regulator that came apart which I replaced but when I put new one in I was trying to line up screw holes to window befor… --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot - why are service prices so high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-why-are-service-prices-so-high/169859)
**Author:** [@SharonMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonMitchell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-why-are-service-prices-so-high/169859 "2020-09-13T17:09:46Z")
Garcia Honda keeps telling me I need all sorts of things done for my Honda. The price tag is Way high. I took the advice of a girlfriend and had another service company take care of the timing belt, but their price was w… --- ## [Getting diesel out of my 2005 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-diesel-out-of-my-2005-honda-pilot/169469)
**Author:** [@Brittany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittany)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-diesel-out-of-my-2005-honda-pilot/169469 "2020-09-02T15:15:44Z")
My boyfriend accidentally put diesel fuel in my car drove it about 5 minutes back to his house. How do I get the diesel fuel out of my car and will there be any damage to my car. --- ## [2018 Honda Pilot REVERSE Transmission/Nav system errors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-reverse-transmission-nav-system-errors/169147)
**Author:** [@Tiffany-T-3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany-T-3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-reverse-transmission-nav-system-errors/169147 "2020-08-25T03:35:50Z")
Had driven from Northern CA to Southern CA, unpacked a student into a dorm room and then went shopping for housekeeping items & perishables. Store was less than 2 miles away. Parked and shopped for maybe 80 minutes. G… --- ## [AC drains battery while running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drains-battery-while-running/168555)
**Author:** [@Dan\_doughty1\_169871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_doughty1_169871)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drains-battery-while-running/168555 "2020-08-21T17:49:32Z")
This is the first time i’ve posted here but I really don’t have any where to turn. Im stumped. Im driving a 2012 Honda Pilot. For some reason on this vehicle, when the battery gets low the transmission bucks and sli… --- ## [What if my car is totled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-my-car-is-totled/165354)
**Author:** [@fujiesheng\_167950](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fujiesheng_167950)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-my-car-is-totled/165354 "2020-06-06T03:06:37Z")
My Pilot has an accident, hit on left side badly, but the car still runs goid. I’d like to drive it for another two year. If insurance let my car totled, can I get it back and repaired and drive again? What to do to keep… --- ## [2009 Pilot Touring Tailgate and Hatch-Glass does not unlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pilot-touring-tailgate-and-hatch-glass-does-not-unlock/165154)
**Author:** [@pjoseph\_167820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjoseph_167820)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pilot-touring-tailgate-and-hatch-glass-does-not-unlock/165154 "2020-06-01T06:40:19Z")
Hello I have a 2009 Touring Pilot and I am unable to unlook the tailgate and the rear glass using the keyfob, interior button on the door or the outside hatch release. If I manually open the tailgate I can close it usin… --- ## [2017 Honda Pilot stalling at intersections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-stalling-at-intersections/161704)
**Author:** [@DougLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougLane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-stalling-at-intersections/161704 "2020-03-25T18:24:09Z")
2017 Honda Pilot that has stalled 4 times at intersections, about once a month. I try to disengage but at times I forget. The car engine is supposed to cut off at stops, but it stalls out occasionally. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pilot/522.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=pilot)