Same as many other complaints here. Compliance bushings went out. Shaking when I brake very badly.
2009 Honda Pilot suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle began shaking violently and became unstable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure on multiple occasions. The check engine light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle continued to stall without warning and was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that two spark plugs needed to be replaced and updated the PCM computer software in the vehicle. The authorized dealer also diagnosed that the lower control arm bushings had been leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
2009 pilot front compliance bushings worn/loose according to honda dealership. Cost to repair $726.00. I have read numerous reports of similar problems with varying prices and mileage. This problem seems to be a defect that we are paying to fix.
Constant vibration at 60 MPH or above. More prominent on the front side, at the steering wheel as well as the front seats. Does not go away with tire replacements, balancing and rotation and even 4 wheel alignment. Vibration frequency is such that it transmits to drivers' / passengers legs, spine and head, causing distracted and stressful driving conditions that can be a hazard to vehicle occupants and other vehicles on the road. Issue is specific to honda pilot and easily felt on any road or highway. Driving for more than 30 minutes caused us head and neck pain due to vibrations and stress induced due to vibrations.
When to dealer's shop last week and was told that the compliance bushing was leaking and torn. I research the internet and noted that it is common problem for this vehicle. I'm paying a steep money to fix this problem. Is there any investigation going on for this problem?
Shaking and vibrating of the steering wheel resulting in damage to rotors. Honda is aware of this issue however they have not done anything about this. Here are more complaints by owners with the exact same issue: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f186d71/36 #40 of 46 steering wheel shimmie by wiliagby jan 22, 2013 (1:47 pm) I have a 2010 pilot purchased new and have less than 23000 miles. The steering wheel has been shaking for a while. It has been more pronounce as time gone on. So I went to the dealer today and was explained it was the rotor being warped. It was explained the manufacturer went to a softer material to eliminate squeaking brake sounds with a harder material. So I told the servicer that this will be a chronic problem since all the rotors will warp even if I replace them or have the current rotors turned. He said warranty expires at 12,000 miles for brake problems and it was my choice. Wow! I ask them to still check it and when the service invoice was printed the writing was perform a complimentary vehicle inspection including inspecting the tire pressure and setting it to factory specification. Nothing written about the steering wheel shimmie. So I pointed it out and the servicer said it was inside the free inspection. They know its a problem and there is a deliberate effort to hide it. I am not satisfy with the answer or service. The technician heard the problem, but this time they dug deeper and agreed that there was something wrong with the power steering rack. They replaced it and my pilot is like new! Hopefully honda will stand behind their product better in the future -- I had to go through much frustration to get my problem fixed. He gives me a copy of the service bulletin... Probably cause of this problem : "front suspension rear lower arm bushing bracket is faulty".
I just had to replace the front compliance bushings in this newer vehicle. I have found out that the honda dealership is aware that this is a very common problem with newer model pilots like mine. The cost of replacing them is close to $1,000. Would you please look into this issue and make the manufacturer responsible for this defect? My request is to have honda make a recall on the pilots and replace the front compliance bushings and refund those of us costumers that have already paid for the replacement causing other issues on the car. Thank you!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed the bushing on the lower control arm exhibited excessive wear. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. The contact stated that the wheels on the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal humming sound and a vibration. The contact stated that the failure would occur when the vehicle had been running for extended periods. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times to have a front and rear alignment performed, as well as the rotors replaced. The repair would last for a few weeks before the failure would recur. Most recently when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the dealer advised the contact that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and it was performing as designed, which could not be corrected. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
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