| RUFIO |
Yup, I'm nearing 100k miles. Probably hit it on my way home from work. The Pilot still runs like a new car. I'm proud to say with 100k miles I've only had one problem requiring a trip to the dealership. At 80k the driver's power window motor went out. Other then that, this things just keeps on going and going and going. I just recently had a new set of tires put on and new brakes.
Now everytime I bring it to the dealer for a regular oil change they keep trying to sell me all other sorts of preventative services. What general preventative maintenance would you reccomend so I can keep this rig running for another 100k? On the flipside what things would you just leave alone and let the thing break down before doing anything? |
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| sblvro |
| :D I have 123,000 miles and still running strong. maybe you can change the title of the thread and make it only 100K+ mile pilots allowed to post?:4: |
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| RUFIO |
Doesn't look like I change a thread title once it's been created. Only the subject heading inside the thread changes.
Actually sblvro, I'm amazed you have a Mitsu with 203K miles and running!
C'mon... lets hear from the other "old timers". Post if you have 100k+ miles on your Pilot! |
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| N_Jay |
120,000+
(Who looks at that thing) |
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| colorider |
quote:
Originally posted by RUFIO
Doesn't look like I change a thread title once it's been created. Only the subject heading inside the thread changes.
C'mon... lets hear from the other "old timers". Post if you have 100k+ miles on your Pilot!
Ask and you shall receive.
:D |
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| colorider |
quote:
Originally posted by N_Jay
120,000+
(Who looks at that thing)
You do - to keep track of when to change the oil and rotate the tires (and other routine maintenance). :) |
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| rocky |
quote:
Originally posted by N_Jay
120,000+
(Who looks at that thing)
Don't buy a Pilot from this man. Wonder if he changes the oil. |
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| N_Jay |
quote:
Originally posted by colorider
You do - to keep track of when to change the oil and rotate the tires (and other routine maintenance). :)
Yes, but I only compare it to the silly sticker on the windshield, then subtract 2000 (because my dealer still uses a 3000 mile interval), then give it about 2 seconds on thought as to when the next trip is, and tell the wife, "Hey you need to drop this off on your way to work".
Then forget about it for a couple of months.
Only knew it was over 120k, because I was putting gas in about a week or so ago, and it was the first tank where we were over 120k. |
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| N_Jay |
quote:
Originally posted by rocky
Don't buy a Pilot from this man. Wonder if he changes the oil.
Of course I do! Duh!!
Every 4000 to 6000 miles depending on driving. |
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| sblvro |
quote:
Originally posted by RUFIO
Doesn't look like I change a thread title once it's been created. Only the subject heading inside the thread changes.
Actually sblvro, I'm amazed you have a Mitsu with 203K miles and running!
C'mon... lets hear from the other "old timers". Post if you have 100k+ miles on your Pilot!
:4: actually it is 210,000 miles already. hardly drive it! but it still works. just installed some rockford fosgate amps, two 10' bass clear box bandpass and all gadgets of this sigma. The pilot is nearing there too. |
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| hellcat |
| bought used in Jan2007 with ~97000 miles, we now have almost 115000 miles and still going strong. the only persistent problem has been the second row passenger door sometimes sticking and of course the vibration at ~70mph. |
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| wwong |
| 102,000 on my Pilot. Runs great. No problems. Planning on changing the timing belt soon. |
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| jtom888 |
| 110,000 on my '03. Did have the transmission changed a few thousand miles ago. So, should last to 200K easy now. |
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| pilotnc |
| I now have 115k on my '04. Changed the oil every 10k and have a sample checked every 20k. All reports are normal. The only time it suggested changing more frequently was one time I used the cheaper Fram filter. Castrol 5w-30w syn blend. |
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| SteveLuman |
| Up to 105,000 on my EX-L RES now. |
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| evad1074 |
I have 108,000 on my 2003...
...all is good except ignition switch, remote for door locks, headphone jacks for back seats. |
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| PWHMAINE |
I have 101K on my 04 EX-L. Just had the timing belt and water pump changed by the dealer, along with both drive belts and the coolant. Was pleasantly surprised to get out the door for about $675. I was expecting to see a bill for over $1000.
My EX-L runs great ... hope to get another 100K on it before I give it to my son. |
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| kruzo |
104,500
Doing Timing belt tomorrow!
Seems like yesterday that we got it!:1: |
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| gryphon75 |
| 134K on my 2003 EX-L. Don't know how many more miles we'll get. Wife is pushing hard for a Sequoia Limited. |
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| mprince |
| Had timing belt and water pump replaced yesterday. We bought it used 1 year ago and my wife has put 40K miles on it since, still runs like new. |
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| N_Jay |
quote:
Originally posted by gryphon75
134K on my 2003 EX-L. Don't know how many more miles we'll get. Wife is pushing hard for a Sequoia Limited.
Has the wife stopped at a gas station recently? |
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| PChiu |
I am not sure 130K km = how many miles, sorry.
'03 Pilot, trading in for '08 CRV.
thanks |
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| gryphon75 |
quote:
Originally posted by N_Jay
Has the wife stopped at a gas station recently?
Yes she has. On the Highway the Pilot averages about 20 and the Sequoia given others experiences should average 17-19. I'm sorry but I don't get caught up in the Gas price frustration because the realization is that Gas prices have just begun to catch up to the surrounding economy.:rolleyes: |
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| N_Jay |
quote:
Originally posted by gryphon75
Yes she has. On the Highway the Pilot averages about 20 and the Sequoia given others experiences should average 17-19. I'm sorry but I don't get caught up in the Gas price frustration because the realization is that Gas prices have just begun to catch up to the surrounding economy.:rolleyes:
I agree that they are not as significant as most people make them out to be, but they are going to continue to increase.
I would not worry about highway mileage as much as her actual driving. |
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| gryphon75 |
| My daily driving is virtually impossible to compare because of conditions. I've got about 1200' elevation change between the house and town and in actuality the sequoia would theoretically be a little more efficient because of the elevation change and the ability of the engine to pull at a lower rpm. Having said that the real reason for the sequoia is the increase in space with the thoughts of expanding the family by two additional members and grandma along for some road trips. If it uses more fuel then I just view it as my way of contributing to the economy! :D |
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| rockman19762001 |
| Just passed 100,000 this week, the 03 Pilot is now at 100,011 miles trouble free miles. |
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| rybrooks |
104,000 on my 2003 Pilot. I bought with "Free Tires For Life", so I have had all service done at the dealer. No Mech trouble until about 85,000 when the transmission started acting weird. Honda paid for new (rebuilt) tran and I paid for labor. At the same time, I had the tran oil cooler added as extra insurance. At 98000 mi the EGR went bad. Had it replaced (Honda helped with the cost due to the TSB) and took the opportunity to also replace the timing belt and water pump. Also asked the dealer to check my AC which was not working at all in rear and very poorly in front. They wanted $250 to replace a rear blower transistor and did nothing as far as the rest of the system. I bought the transistor and changed it out myself in 5 minutes, saving $150. Then got a Freon recharge at Midas for $40 and all is well. Now I have a pulsating "washboard" noise in front end that starts at 30mph and gets worse at higher speeds. Thought it might be the tires, but once it starts, I hear it all the way back to 0 mph, so my concern is wheel/axle bearings may have been damaged when the tran was replaced. Going to the dealer tonight - wish me luck!
I still love this SUV, though. Nothing else I know of can haul 8 adults at 22mpg for the money. |
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| rjmcne |
| Now have over 105,000 miles on my 2003. I guess it's time for new plugs and timing belt. Few problems and still going strong!:) |
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| Layspeed |
| At about 104,xxx but I haven't been driving it, my brother in law has been since 97,xxx :( I need to remind him to change the oil now. |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by rybrooks
. . . I bought with "Free Tires For Life", . . . .
Never heard of anyone doing that.
What do they charge?
What do they cover? |
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| N_Jay |
At 124,000.
Between June 17 and August 25 it will get about another 6000 miles. |
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| rybrooks |
To N_Jay:
"Free Tires for Life" was a dealer promotion running when I bought my '03 Pilot. As long as most service is done at the dealer (I do anyway), they replace the tires when necessary. They just replaced tires for the third time! I only have to pay for balance and 4-wheel alignment (which I would do at this point anyway). And these are OEM spec for the Pilot, not cheap offbrands.
Dealer only offered this for a short time until they realized it would cost them a fortune. |
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| N_Jay |
quote:
Originally posted by rybrooks
To N_Jay:
"Free Tires for Life" was a dealer promotion running when I bought my '03 Pilot. As long as most service is done at the dealer (I do anyway), they replace the tires when necessary. They just replaced tires for the third time! I only have to pay for balance and 4-wheel alignment (which I would do at this point anyway). And these are OEM spec for the Pilot, not cheap offbrands.
Dealer only offered this for a short time until they realized it would cost them a fortune.
How do you get only 34k miles to a set of tires?
What did it cost?
What do they charge for the Alignment and Balance?
I have yet to get (or need) an alignment on my Pilot. |
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| Snow |
103,000 Miles and we just bought it :D
This guy kept this beautiful 2003 Pilot EX-L in such terrific shape it looks new. Plus you could eat off the engine, although in the handbook it says that is not recommended :p
I was about to ask about the 105,000 mile service and what I should do to the Pilot then, but I found a thread, kind of, relating to it here:
The Thread |
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| bkhuck |
| I just rolled over 138,000 on my 2003 Pilot and it runs great. I had the timing belt changed at around 120,000, but should've done it earlier I know. I did switch to Mobil 1 Synth oil back at 80,000 miles and seems to run better (smoother & more responsive). The only problem I've had is a ghost in the door lock system - it will sometimes lock & arm itself without notice. I've learned to make sure the keys are in my hand when I get out! Overall, a great car! |
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| 05PilotFan |
| Bought this new from our dealer here in VA. We have driven it to TX and back and I now use it as my daily commuter. I recently went over 150,000 miles. We have not had any issues mechanically but road noise. I've been through some mild off road places and have had to do some dramatic manuevering to avoid "creative" drivers and this SUV has always felt very secure and solid. |
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| tangotango99 |
| 107k and still going strong |
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| 22350VCPILOT |
| not a single problem in the 103k miles we've driven our pilot. |
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| Honda_Pilot |
| 106,000 on our 2003. |
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| Fireforge |
At 105500, and going to start the 105k maintenance on my EX-L today. I think I'm going to have the shop do the timing belt and water pump, though, since I don't really have the gear for the TB...
- FF |
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| etsooner |
| 127,000. OKC to Chicago several times. Also, to Georgia and NC a couple of times. A few minor problems, but still love it. Trying to get it to 200,000. |
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| Wolfman_matt |
Just rolled into 6 digits over the weekend. Working on 200k+
No major issues. Matt |
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| baubrey |
| I have 187,000 on my 03. And, we're still in love! |
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| vellinga |
Our 2003 rolled over 100k on the return trip from Yellowstone NP back home in Chicagoland.
It continues to be a great hauler of people and things.
Timing belt and water pump to be done sometime in Sept. |
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| RipRocK |
Hi, just found this thread. Been lurking on and off the last few years. I used to check this site out quite often when I first got my 03 Pilot back in the summer of 02.
Anyhoo, I have something like 201K KM on my Pilot, which I think comes out to somewhere around 125K miles. :D
I can't say that it's been an all happy 125K miles though. I have had some issues with this car, despite having followed the severe maintenance schedule religiously. Even told myself sometimes that I'd never, ever get another Honda. :mad:
But I think I just ended up with that one in a few hundred or whatever bad Honda that rolls off the assembly line.
But it's been paid for since a couple of years after I got it and didn't want to trade it in for something else only to finance again. A few hundred dollar repair bill here and there is still alot better than the monthly hundreds of dollar payments :D
The funny thing is, I still plan on keeping this car forever. Even if I get a new car for myself, I still plan on keeping it. There really is nothing out there in its class that can beat the Pilot for its room and width. Sure comes in handy in those trips to Home Depot. |
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| Sunday Rider |
Have over 127,000 miles (208,000 km). Still going strong. Very Happy here.
Will have to look at changing the shocks and spark plugs. I am sure they are over due.
Good to see some the "old" members post. |
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| john802 |
| I have over 112K miles & just got back from Denver to visit some relatives. |
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| mshuffler |
| 102,000 miles and counting on my 2004. Getting close to timing belt time. Not sure if I will tackle this one myself (only timing belt I have ever changed was on a 91 VW turbo diesel). |
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| jabajay |
We have 154,000 miles on our 2003 Pilot. Here are the problems we have had - SRS module - just replaced. $500.00 - The 'D" was flashing this weekend, we took it to the dealer and they replaced a gear - $190.00.
Just replaced all 4 tires and brakes front and back. Also we put in a new battery.
We are hoping to get 300,000 miles. |
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| pilotnc |
| I have 126,000 on my '04 now. Still running OEM rear pads and changing the 5w30w syn blend every 10k. I will continue until my oil report comes back saying otherwise. Beside the shocks getting week the transmission is getting a bit sloppy. Or maybe the new hearing aids are revealing things I couldn't hear before. |
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| Pushman |
Just bought a 03 with 120 K miles. (193 300 km). AC not working, needs leak repaired and recharge. Got it for a great price $8200 CAD. as is. It needed Nothing for a safety. It got 28 MPG (a 4.5 L imperial gallon) on a highway trip this weekend. My wife is very happy with her "New" vehicle. Very smooth running engine, nice attention to detail in the design, tight ride, clean, and great braking. Great to be back with Honda.
Planning to replace the timing belt, and waterpump as no maintenance records show it being done yet. |
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| Jet-Pilot-64 |
| I told myself I'd get a picture right when it turned, but missed it by 11 miles... |
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| tek1989 |
| I have 135,000. Running great. Regular oil changes and tire rotations. No mechanical failures to date. |
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| adostrom |
128,000+ on my 2005 EX-L Navi. Besides a dumb accident, I really haven't had any problems. I take that back -- the Nav system is flaky -- about once a month it takes it 10 or 15 minutes to lock in on the satellites.
I'm not a big believer in dealer service; I change the oil every 20K or so (Mobil 1 ever since new) and the other fluids when I realize it's way overdue.
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2005 Honda Pilot, 128,000mi
2001 BMW 325XiT, 178,000mi
1990 BMW 325Ic, 260,000mi |
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| mlabree |
102K runs great. Had an issue early on with the OPD sensor I believe. Dealer changed it at no cost to me. IAC Valve acted up the other day but, now that is fixed. Running on the 2nd set of tires right now with what looks to be at least another 30K of tread (changed out the factory set around 80K). Michelin although I wanted Yokahama.
Do my own fluid changes. Get my filters from a honda dealership out in California. Found a Honda Dealership here in Columbia now that will match most of their internet prices or come in pretty darn close.
Learned how to order other parts from Honda directly and ship them to the dealer and not pay an dealer mark-up.
I do miss Koons Honda in Manassas VA where "shadowfax" (wife named the damn thing) was purchased. The dealership down here has good customer service but, not the great service I used to get up there.
Honda builds great cars. I still have a 93 Civic that if I can get around to replacing the engine seals will still run like a champ.. My mistake in not changing the oil regularly on that one. |
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| mt5510 |
| 03 Pilot EX-L with 184k and counting. no issues until this week. Check engine light just came on obd2 code 0420. Hopefully I can get it repaired before the drive back down south. |
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| cliffs44 |
2004 Pilot EX 130,000 miles. Runs Great,
Very few problems compared with other vehicles I have owned.
1. Front Motor mount replaced.
2. Broken power steering belt shortly after changing all belts.
3. Slight trans fluid leak / replaced a gasket to remedy
4. Had the flashing D on my drive train while on a short trip to the grocery.
The blinking D went out the next day so i went to have my trans fluid changed and I haven't seen it flash again.... Knock on wood... Knock, Knock, knock.
That's all I can recall....
This sight has really help me recognize and give me DIY solutions.
hondapilot.org is great...
On my to-do maintenance list;
Battery
Brakes |
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