The gas tank had a leak. Enough that fuel was dripping to the ground when the tank was over half full. The leak point was around a seam at the fuel intake where the tank was assembled. Honda replaced the tank but because the car had 40,000 miles on it was out of warranty. Honda applied a goodwill warranty and paid for the parts. We paid almost 300 dollars for labor.
2003 Honda Pilot fuel system complaints
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Engine light keeps on turning on. This is makes it difficult to see how much gas is in the vehicle . Also, vehicle is using twice as much gas as before.
I owned a 2003 honda pilot. It's a very good SUV. Except that last year, I made a complaint with grand honda dealership in elmhurst il. Regarding an annoying noise coming from the fuel tank which I believe is very unusual. Splashing noise is very strong when the fuel tank is half to almost full tank. According to the dealer it is normal and there was no recall which I strongly disagree. I believe there is not enough chambers to control the splashing noise and might cause further damage. Please help!!!
When starting the vehicle consumer smelled gas from the engine. Consumer indicated that fuel rail was leaking. Dealer replaced the fuel line and the "plenum gasket three times, but problem recurred.
Hearing the annoying and pretty loud back and forth sloughing or thumping sound from the bottom or rear of the driver seat (most likely from the gas tank which is where it is located) whenever coming to a stop or accelerate from a stop.
Every time I accelerate from a stop or come to a stop I hear a thumping noise from fuel sloshing around in the tank. The location of the fuel tank is right under the floor behind the driver's seat. It is very loud and annoying to hear.
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