TransmissionHigh
9-speed ZF automatic hesitation, hard shifts and judder (early cars).
Significant repair£400–£1,400
Inspect · Test-drive through stop-start traffic and feel for harsh or delayed shifts.
2016–2022 Honda Pilot · common fault repair costs
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.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £400–£1,400
- Top three risks, from
- £640
- Worst case, everything
- £4,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot is significant repair at £400–£1,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £820–£4,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
ElectricalLow
Idle-stop and infotainment glitches / reboots.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test auto stop-start and the touchscreen.
BodyLow
Second-row seat and tailgate sensor faults.
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Cycle the power tailgate and seats.
EngineMedium
VCM cylinder deactivation causing misfires and oil dilution.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Check for a slight vibration and inspect oil for fuel smell.
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.
Inspecting a Honda Pilot this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.