2005 Honda Pilot: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 210,000 miles · OH

The complaint that I have is with lower subframe and the mounts have rusted out and is no longer safe to drive or any roads above 35mph. The driver side rear mount isnt attacked to anything bc of rust and the passenger side is rusted but not separated. The truck wobbles when u start going faster then 35mph. This happens when going straight, also while turning either direction and makes it hard to keep control if your not ready for it to happen especially. And there is a knocking noise when the truck goes into reverse that's what caused me to inspect the rear end, it's the metal hitting each other bc there is a small gap where there shouldn't be.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Suspension · 117,000 miles · CT

I recently purchased a 2005 honda pilot. It only has 117,000 miles on it. Motor and transmission are excellent. There was a knocking noise in the rear right passenger side. I had the shocks changed and was advised that the entire frame is rusted out. I did not notice the rust but my mechanic pointed it out to me and now I do not feel safe driving this car. Before I was advised of the rust damage I put all new brakes and tires. Im in six thousand on the car and now I have to scrap it. This seems like an issue that honda should take responsibility for. How can the frame, chasis, and sub frame rot/rust out. This is not okay. I see many forums online discussing that this is common with older honda vehicles.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 137,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes inadvertently engaged and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS needed to be tested and the knock sensor and sub harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic, traction control system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 05/10/17

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · MD

There has been a definite shudder in the car between the speeds of 20 -40mph. If you accelerate - the shudder goes away - if you don't - it becomes more aggressive. Because of this shudder - I now hear some sort of knocking in the car at the same speeds - which also goes away once you accelerate. This is also now responsible for a noticeable imbalance of the steering wheel between those speeds. I have a honda pilot ex 2005. Honda does not have a recall / service bulletin for this.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

I own a 2005 honda pilot. Purchased new and chose honda as an ?investment? As the reputation is impeccable for safety. I live in fl and travel 70 miles daily, chose to pay the price for a honda as my purchase was for the long haul. I live in an upscale area, work in the medical comm. In aug 2007 I changed jobs and work near a large hospital construction area. In nov, 2007 my AC unit began making a horrible noise, then a horrific smell ensued. Investigation by honda revealed mice infestation in the AC unit. The repair was $8k and took one mo. Needless to say, we felt it was an isolated horrific disturbing once in a lifetime disaster! My car was returned to me in jan 08. Over the past wk my AC unit began making a rumble, I ret'nd to honda assumed there was a loose fitting. To my surprise, another mice infestation in the AC unit! My ins. Has been again notified. I have done some research online. I have located a site wombat nation, interesting that 90% of the vehicle complaints with rodent infestation are honda?s! I contacted your cust service line, spoke with jamal who confirms honda has no knowledge of such a problem. Do you really expect this consumer to believe that none of these other honda consumers have contacted honda? They deny the knock sensor problem. They deny the service bulletin 06012004-the federal safety agency 10014213? Shame on honda??forget the fact that my investment in a honda is lost, have they considered the medical complications of hanta virus? Do they not realize the seriousness of this condition and the fact that the honda is harboring rodents? Being the vehicle is #1 in safety features, it most certainly would appear to be the safest with children! Just imagine, mice in your car with your baby!this matter must be investigated further. I am contacting every consumer advocacy service possible to get the word out. Just imagine the potential danger of hwy driving and seeing a mouse in your car! Please adv your comments. Thank you.