2009 Honda Pilot power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Honda Pilot — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have learned from other honda pilot owners as well from the dealer that the transmission is a very, very, very, very common issue. It will cost over $6,000 to fix. That is correct, over $ 6,000 !!!!!!!! We hope the us government will take action. We do not have the money to fix this problem that…”
filed Dec 20, 2022
“I had just bought this vehicle, and only had it 3 days when it begin to idle high and it seemed as if the car was in neutral while I was driving but it wasn't. Then the d light began to blink and then the check engine light came on. I stopped at a car repair place turned the car off, and when the…”
filed Mar 20, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 19 | 11% |
| 2024 Pilot | 12 | 11% |
| 2023 Pilot | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 Pilot | 14 | 10% |
| 2021 Pilot | 24 | 6% |
| 2020 Pilot | 34 | 7% |
| 2019 Pilot | 89 | 10% |
| 2018 Pilot | 78 | 18% |
| 2017 Pilot | 121 | 13% |
| 2016 Pilot | 197 | 12% |
| 2015 Pilot | 11 | 10% |
| 2014 Pilot | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.