8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$510
Average Mileage:
125,550 miles
Total Complaints:
81 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (45 reports)
  2. dealer to replace ingnition and comp at cost of 450+ (10 reports)
  3. replace ignition switch (8 reports)
  4. dealership says not under recall and new switch is required (5 reports)
  5. have a locksmith replace the ignition switch (5 reports)
  6. leave key in the ignition (3 reports)
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problem #1

Nov 122008

Pilot LX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

When I put the key in the ignition it won't turn to get the vehicle started. I turned the steering wheel all the way to the left and it doesn't matter. The Pilot still won't start. When reading the manual, it's a PUSH sign under the ignition but this isn't addressed in the manual. It doesn't tell you the purpose of the PUSH sign. I've tried everything to get the key to turn and I've let others try also. And it doesn't work for anyone. The steering wheel is turned all the way to the left but the wheels are not and it won't turn to the right it all; it's locked. The vehicle won't go in neutral, so I can roll it or nothing. I really need some help to get this fixed at a reasonable cost.

- wandaw, Jonesboro, GA, US