What the known faults on this Honda Pilot typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot is injector set replacement & coding at £500–£1,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,960–£8,250 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Rough idle and illuminated engine management light due to direct fuel injector failure.
Inspect · Start the engine from cold. Feel for a noticeable misfire or rough vibration through the steering wheel and check the dash for an 'Emissions System Problem' warning.
9-speed ZF automatic hesitation, hard shifts and judder (early cars).
Inspect · Test-drive through stop-start traffic and feel for harsh or delayed shifts.
Idle-stop and infotainment glitches / reboots.
Inspect · Test auto stop-start and the touchscreen.
Clunking noises and vague steering caused by torn front lower suspension arm bushes.
Inspect · Apply full steering lock and visually inspect the rear compliance bush on the front lower suspension arms for tearing or leaking fluid. Bounce the front end to listen for clunks.
Second-row seat and tailgate sensor faults.
Inspect · Cycle the power tailgate and seats.
Grinding or juddering sensation from the rear axle during tight cornering due to degraded differential fluid.
Inspect · Perform a tight figure-of-eight manoeuvre at low speed on the forecourt. Listen and feel for binding, groaning, or juddering from the rear differential.
VCM cylinder deactivation causing misfires and oil dilution.
Inspect · Check for a slight vibration and inspect oil for fuel smell.
Engine fails to crank on the first press due to a faulty push-button ignition switch.
Inspect · Press the engine start button normally without excessive force. Ensure the vehicle cranks immediately and shuts down cleanly on the first attempt.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.