Honda vehicles are famous for their quality engineering. Honda engines can reach 300,000 miles and beyond with little maintenance. Just about every Honda that comes off the line can stay on the road for more than a decade. However, that longevity comes with proper maintenance, and there are occasions when you may need to repair your car. The Honda Pilot is no exception to these rules, and it’s a great mid-sized SUV to get you around Grand Forks, North Dakota. Here’s a look at the average costs of maintaining a Honda Pilot.
What Is the Average Annual Cost for Honda Pilot Maintenance?
On average, it may cost between $525 to $575 annually to maintain a Honda Pilot. This cost includes oil and fuel filter changes and other incidental maintenance such as rotating tires and fluid top-offs. The actual amount you pay depends on the type of service you have done on the car, the commodity cost of oil at the time of the oil change, and how frequently you have the oil changed in your vehicle. The more miles you put on your car, the more frequent your oil changes, and the more you will pay for maintenance over time.
Repair costs for a Honda Pilot depend on the problem you are experiencing with the car at the time. You can get an idea of how much a repair will cost by bringing your vehicle to the Rydell Honda of Grand Forks Service Center and getting a repair estimate from our technicians.
What Are the Common Problems With the Honda Pilot?
Honda periodically issues a technical service bulletin (TSB) to the public to highlight a known issue and how technicians should make repairs. Sometimes, a common problem affects vehicles from a series of model years, while other common issues only affect a single model year. For example, Honda Pilots from 2003 to 2008 exhibited loud, groaning noises when drivers turn their steering wheels. This problem usually occurs when air gets into the power steering system via a broken or worn-out part. In the models from ’03 to ’08, the problem is that O-rings have worn out.
Honda released a TSB for the 2003-2008 model years and explained how car dealerships needed to fix the issue. Any owner of a Honda Pilot from this era can bring their car to their nearest dealership and talk about the issue they are experiencing with the vehicle. Then the dealership will repair the car. Since the TSB has already outlined the problem and how to service it, the dealership can make repairs according to manufacturer specs and eliminate the noise.
TSBs are available to the public by law, which means that owners and potential owners of Honda Pilots can look up the known issues for any given model year and learn about potential maintenance issues. The information from a TSB can help you get an idea of the problems with the vehicle and help you stay on top of them if they do show up.
Is It Expensive to Repair Common Problems With the Honda Pilot?
Some common problems can be inexpensive to fix, but, of course, major issues call for expensive repairs. The technical service bulletins can help you determine whether you need a high-cost repair. Also, you can use the TSBs to learn how common some problems with the Honda Pilot are. (Be sure to discuss this information with a Honda technician at our dealership.) The existence of a TSB for the model year of your Honda Pilot is not a guarantee that your car will exhibit that issue while you own the vehicle.
One thing to keep in mind with car ownership is that parts wear out. Also, seals age and dry out over time. A car’s engine is subject to wear and tear, temperature swings, internal operating pressure, and high voltage from the electrical system. Age is another factor in determining how well an engine will run. That means your car is going to need more repairs the longer you own it.
One aspect of an older car that rests in your favor is that parts tend to get cheaper, especially with models that keep the same engine over several years. When many vehicles have similar engine types, that translates into more demand for parts. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part makers respond to the increased demand by producing an abundance of car parts. Since these parts are readily available, they are usually lower in cost.
Why Should I Bring My Car to the Rydell Honda of Grand Forks Dealership for Repair?
At Rydell Honda of Grand Forks, we have a service department staffed by technicians who have attended Honda’s technician school. Our technicians received training to work on all things that concern Honda cars, and they are therefore familiar with the engines that the manufacturer produces. Our technicians can fix your Honda to factory specs and use Honda-branded parts or OEM parts that fit Honda’s specifications. In other words, when you send your car in for repairs, we will use car parts that are the same as the parts that originally came with your vehicle for optimal performance.
Our service department stays up to date with TSBs for all Honda models, and we also take care of the recalls according to manufacturer specifications. That is to give you peace of mind while your car is in for repairs, and we will return your vehicle to you in a condition better than it was when you dropped it off.
Got questions about the Honda Pilot, or any Honda for that matter, and want to know more? Contact us at Rydell Honda of Grand Forks via our online form or call us at 701-746-2020. You can talk to our salespeople and service technicians about your Honda. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and concerns about the reliability of the Honda Pilot. We’re here to show you what the Pilot can do and why it’s a great SUV for your daily needs.
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