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I ask because I own a 2005 Pilot EX-L which was assembled in Alabama on 5/05 and I have only 10k miles on the vehicle. I am waiting with bated breath for the vibrations at highway speeds to begin, while hoping that my vehicle is not one of the Pilots trying to do the hula on the Interstate. Best wishes. Ralph
Anybody got info on this/ had similiar experience?
This is not, apparently, a tire balance/alignment issue, rather a design defect common to most 2006 Honda Pilots.
Has anyone had tangible success resolving this issue ?
Thank you
- Mark
Kip
They have a design defect. I suppose a way to resolve this is to push it with NTSB. There is no necessity to prove that this is a safety defect. Rather, have Honda prove that it is NOT a safety defect.
Had I have known I would not have bought the Pilot. I hope Honda reconsiders their situation.
CK
- Mark
Honda doesn't hand build every part on their cars. Many/most of the components come from vendors. Murphy's Law kicks in and things can go terribly wrong. Things also wear out and/or break.
With all the bells and whistles, computers and gadgets on modern cars, I wouldn't even think of buying one without the extended warranty. Not from any manufacturer.
Last car my wife had was a '95 Nissan Maxima. Over the period of 8 years and 75,000+ miles The extended warranty payed for itself plus some.
Last before the Pilot for me was a 98 Ram Pickup. Just out of warranty the steering column started giving trouble. A new steering column was replaced under the extended warranty.
Go look inside the "SHOP" of any computer store and see the numbers of computers waiting to be worked on. Things break and are sometimes very expensive to fix.
It is not a matter of "If the Pilot is such a good car,...". Honda Pilot is a great car. If you get one you will know!
My new 06 Pilot has lots of electronics and I am considering a warranty. But the warranty brochure is ambiguous. I've asked for them to send me a true Honda warranty to compare to the one they offered me. They are telling me the true Honda extended warranty is not as good as the "other" warranty they want me to buy. And they say I can customize the warranty I want, so they won't even quote me a price! I'm inclined to pass on the whole confusing issue.
That is with road side assistance and a rental vehicle for overnight repairs. 7year/70K miles.
It looks as though mattchalmers was able to wear them down even further than I did. :sick:
Point is, that dealers obviously have a huge profit potential in Extended Warranties. You have to work that sale just like the car sale!
"Don't leave home without one"
Kip
The following Hondacare warranty plans are for a 2006 Pilot 4WD with less than 6,000 miles on the odometer.
Plan Code: D56 5yr 60k $0 ded $410.00
Plan Code: D58 5yr 80k $0 ded $630.00
Plan Code: D50 5yr 100k $0 ded $735.00
Plan Code: D68 6yr 80k $0 ded $7055.00
Plan Code: D60 6yr 100k $0 ded $910.00
Plan Code: D62 6yr 120k $0 ded $1010.00
Plan Code: D78 7yr 80k $0 ded $795.00
Plan Code: D70 7yr 100k $0 ded $1100.00
Plan Code: D72 7yr 120k $0 ded $1200.00
Plan Code: D80 8yr 100k $0 ded $1180.00
Plan Code: D82 8yr 120k $0 ded $1280.00
this was from Mike Pruitt Honda www.mphonda.com
I decided to purchase the D50 warranty for $750 from the dealer that I purchased from.
To estimate the true dealer cost for these warranties, subtract about 20 dollars.
When I pull into a business where you have to go across the little ditch most businesses have, like Sheetz for example, my Pilot sounds as though the frame is squeaking. No noise when I go over bumps, just when I make a turn and the frame is turn ed a bit. Don't know if this makes sense or if anyone else has experienced this noise. I am considering calling the dealer and have them check it out. Sounds like underneath needs to be greased....if possible??
This is great info.
Thanks
Just keep in mind that the above prices are probably near dealer cost and the dealer will want to make a profit. Chances are good the finance person will do the transaction, and he/she works on commissions from warranty, and finance sales. Therefore they most likely will not sell the warranty for cost.
At least now you will have a feel for what they actually pay for the product.
Might not hurt to call around for the best deal. Just compare apples to apples. Most dealers have alternative warranty plans from other insurance companies that may or may not be as good as the HONDA CARE plans.
Kip
www.mphonda.com
330.633.6060
And, yes, you can buy a extended warranty from any dealer (they only take the $ and then submit the all the paperwork to American Honda on your behalf and American Honda then writes the contract between the car and them) and it will be valid at any Honda dealer in the US.
Hope this helps.
I will say that they seem just as shocked as I do. I can accept that things happen - hopefully it is just a fluke because it's certainly not what we expected with our first Pilot. I inquired about having them give me a new car instead of a new transmission - but that's a no go. But I am asking them to at least give me a free extended warranty. I think that's warrented - given the situation.
Any thoughts on this???
I read that as you discovered the problem 3 or 4 DAYS after you bought it and, almost certainly, the Pilot had that defect when you drove it off the lot. And they won't swap it for a nondefective unit?
tidester, host
It would be a pleasant surprise if you got a FREE extended warranty. However, your dealer might wish to let you have one at dealer cost .
If there are other problems like yours, you might get a special warranty from HONDA that covers the transmission only.
This problem was probably not created by the dealer, so they would have no legal or moral obligation to do anything other than get you going as quickly as possible and offer you a loaner.
Hang on to any and all paperwork that spells out the problem and solution. It could be valuable later if there is another problem like this.
Kip
Which extended warranty are you getting?
Kip
Is your car repaired now? New Transmission?
As the Extended warranty is coming from the "District office" , is it a Honda warranty?
Kip
I feel sure it is the Bridgestone Dueler tires, as I had them on a car before, and had the same problem.
The Pilot doesn't do that!
You paid for 4WD and have a right to have a smooth driver for $30K+. Seems to me that Honda and an arbitration board concerning the Lemon Law need to be convened.
FWIW our Pilot developed a MOANING noise from the rear when slightly moving forward or rearward and the steering wheel turned fairly sharp, as coming out of the drive way or backing out of a parking space.
It turned out to be the rear end dope needed changing. The car only had 18K on the odometer. I believe the recommended mileage to change the rear end dope is 30K.
An 87 Montero, we bought used, would vibrate at times and it turned out to also be the rear end dope. Might be worth looking into.
Whatever your problem, it needs to be fixed by Honda.
It is ridiculous to have to disable something that you paid for in order to achieve a smooth drive. :mad:
Kip
Also, has anyone had any tire wear issues with the Pilot’s independent rear suspension?
I ordered the tires through Discount tire direct site and had the tires sent to me. They didn't charge for shipping which made them cheaper than purchasing them through tirerack. They arrived in 3 days and I took them to my local Honda dealer for road force balancing and correct install of the tpms on each tire. Best wishes. Ralph