2005 Honda Pilot - Maintenance & Specs
The 2005 Honda Pilot belongs to a Honda Pilot lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 10 model years, from 2003 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.5L, 3.5L V6. It is configured as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. The 2005 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2003) and later (2026) Pilot model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 conventional oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SN. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around power train (114), air bags (95), electronic stability control (esc) (40). A representative report reads: "Power steering high pressure line leaking on exhaust and almost caused fire Dangerous. Lines need to be recall or replace" There are 15 safety recalls on record; one covers: HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 15 city / 20 highway MPG, 17 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,600.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Conventional |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SN |
| Oil filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 |
| EPA combined | 17 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Type 2 |
| Open recalls on record | 15 |
| Technical service bulletins | 35 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.