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#42 of 3189 Pilot Seats by walleye5 Dec 14, 2002 (9:39 am)
How is the lumbar support on the cloth Pilot seats? I have a lower back problem that gets very bad with poor support. Mike
#43 of 3189 Anyone experiencing these issues? by jgs0663 Dec 18, 2002 (4:44 pm)
My wife and I took delivery of our Pilot on July 5th of this year (in the rain and after dark...you'll understand why I say this when you read the list below) and have been loyal Acura/Honda owners for over 16 years. From delivery, we have had several problems that are still not corrected.   Here is a partial list:   Intermittent "grinding" noise in the right rear between 10 and 40 MPH, Head liner cut wrong and peeling away at windshield (replaced...second headliner installed incorrectly, leaving gaps between roof line and door frame area), paint thinning on top and hood (looks like paint gun was running out of paint), rear air vents broken from delivery, middle seat literally fell apart on the way home from the dealership, middle seats will not return to upright without raising rear seat, glove box broken from delivery, stalling from time to time, and the list goes on.   We have been back to the dealer service department numerous times and have been on the phone with Honda Corporate....all to no avail. Meeting with dealership GM tomorrow to discuss options.   We love the vehicle's ride and comfort. Waited 4 years for the Pilot and have gotten off to a bad start.   If you have had any of these issues, particularly the rear grinding sounds, please let me know how your dealer corrected the problem.   Thanks!   Greg
#44 of 3189 by toca Dec 18, 2002 (6:52 pm)
Haven't take delivery of my Pilot just yet, but based on what I have read from others, your situation seems unusual. If the paint issue you mention is that obvious, than I would expect the dealer to make it right. Anything else that is "broken" should also be repaired. Since you are under warranty, I don't know how the dealer can argue with you - unless it is only obvious to you.
#45 of 3189 Pilot EX for one month by brews1 Dec 19, 2002 (6:06 am)
took delivery on November 16 and really enjoying the car. No major issues at all. My second row seat catches on the third after being folded and I was planning to have the dealer look at it during the first service, figure it needs an adjustment. Drivers seat takes some getting used to feels a little too firm but other than that, car has been great. Performed great in 9 inches of snow and feels very stable in heavy rain and sleet. No other problems so far and very happy overall. Driveway slops down toward street and this is the only car my wife hasn't slid sideways on the front lawn trying to back out of the garage in the snow. She is happy.
#46 of 3189 Response to #44 Toca & additional request by jgs0663 Dec 19, 2002 (6:17 am)
Thanks for your response. I am also finding these issues unusual, considering its a Honda. I DO believe that much of the issues are with the dealership and not the vehicle itself. My only advice is when you take delivery, really scrutinize the paint, especially the top of the vehicle...make sure you have a complete accounting of any issues that might be present. Meeting with the General Manager today to try to resolve the issues.   Additionally...If anyone is experiencing the "grinding" rear-end noise, please post your thoughts. I have read a few on consumer reviews on MSN's board that are experiencing the same issue.
#47 of 3189 Grinding Noise by avcii2 Dec 21, 2002 (3:31 pm)
I picked up my EX-L in October. I have a 5-speed Integra and am used to using the emergency brake, and therefore used the emergency brake a few times on my Pilot. One morning while pulling out of an ATM, I heard a loud grinding screech from the rear driver's side wheel. I thought nothing of it, drove it 50 or so miles without incident. The next day, I made an appointment to be on the safe side. On the next Saturday, the screeching came back, luckily at the dealer while picking up my plates. They sent me to service and after about an hour of searching, they thought they had found the noise...rust from the wheel well. My wife and I drove about two blocks when it came back...more work and again the service dept thought they had found it. We made it about ten miles when the service dept called me back because I forgot my registration, so we headed back. The rear driver's side wheel locked on me, but we made it back to the service dept ok. It turned out that the emergency brake never fully released and kept expanding each time I hit the brakes. They disabled the emergency brake and ordered a new part...I kept my regular appointment and they replaced the part then. No problems since. The noise was a loud grinding/screeching noise like a very rusty gate closing. It happened mostly while I was beginning to pull away from curbs or any stopped position as well as in left turns.   Has anyone had problems with the battery light coming on while driving? The owners manual says that this is serious if it stays on, but mine went off within 30 seconds.   I hope this helped.
#48 of 3189 Problems starting car by dannyp2 Dec 22, 2002 (11:34 am)
I have had about 10 episodes of not being able to start the car on the first crank, both on cold start and not. Dealer could not find anything wrong and of course was unable to reproduce the problem. ON final visit the dealer said that there has been about 8 such reports to Honda Corp but no answer. Honda Pilot EX with 2K miles. Any suggestions?
#49 of 3189 ref: Problems starting car by robertg8 Dec 22, 2002 (4:04 pm)
I too have experienced the starting problem. The first crank, nothing. On the second try I noticed the smell of Gas. After a 10 to 15 second pause it starts. Has anyone else noticed the smell of gas? Honda Pilot EX/L.
#50 of 3189 Loud Thunking Noise...A/C by avcii2 Dec 23, 2002 (6:06 am)
I also experienced the loud thunk when I turn the air conditioning on, but only while the car is warming up. I now wait until the car is warm and I am moving before I turn the system on, and I do not encounter the problem. I would like the option of turning on the heat without using the A/C, but it seems that I must turn the system on first and then hit the A/C button to turn the A/C off. It used to be the other way around on my other cars. Replies to this message: vks (Jan 23, 2006 6:47 am)

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