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Replying to: sbarber (Jan 13, 2006 8:43 am) You have two issues. The odd failure you had was obviously some kind of loose connection, probably in the head unit since all the speakers went out and returned simultaneously. It might have even been some kind of software glitch - radios these days have a lot of software in them. In any event, I don't think you're going to have much luck getting them to replace the unit if they can't find anything now wrong with it. I'd get it documented on a work order so that if it fails in the future, even after the warranty has expired, you can pressure them to take care of it. The distortion with high bass is probably normal for this system - most factory OEM stereo system can't play high volumes of music with the bass turned up without distortion, although the Pilot's is particularly bad. I think you're probably simply asking more than the system has to offer. You may have to put in an aftermarket system to get the sound you want. You might have a defective speaker. Comparing with a car on the dealer's lot would shed some light on this. Unless your car has a defect, you can't get Honda to replace a stereo because it doesn't sound as good as you think it should. I may try and replace the speakers and see if that improves things. I don't want to get into a new head unit. Good luck, - Mark
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It has been very disappointing readying about many mechanical, electrical, structural problems on the 06 pilot. I wonder if this is specific to only on the models build in the US. I think they build them in Canada as well. Does anyone have any input on this? Like other cars I have witnessed, once a car proves to be popular the company gets greedy and pump too many out and totally sacrifices quality as a result. Too bad for Honda !!! They have had good reputation til now for reliability !!! 
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Replying to: hos (Jan 16, 2006 9:27 pm) tom |
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Replying to: hos (Jan 16, 2006 9:27 pm) The only good objective reliability data we have (Consumer Reports) indicates that Pilots are among the most reliable of all the mid-size SUVs. The Toyotas may be slightly better but the difference is small. There have been several studies that have compared the quality of the same car designs built in different countries and there has never been any correlation between the country of manufacture and the quality of the product. Japanese nameplate vehicles tend to have higher quality no matter where they are built - Japan, Canada, or Alabama. There are some noteable exceptions, but they tend to be associated with joint-ventures such as Ford building Mazdas. Ford-built Mazdas have not matched the reliability of the Mazda-built Mazdas in Japan. But the Honda plants in Canada and Alabama are run by Honda and build only Hondas. - Mark
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Replying to: markjenn (Jan 17, 2006 10:18 am) I'm guessing he/she is probably referring to issues which have multiple postings here, with many owners making multiple, unsuccessful trips to dealer service bays. There are a few re-occuring themes here (unresolved steering wheel/tire shaking, and excessive wind noise, to name 2 examples) that may or may not fall into the "structural problem" category, but that doesn't make them any less annoying to the owners experiencing them or make potential owners any less wary. |
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Replying to: ettamarna (Dec 28, 2005 2:47 pm) My 2006 Honda Pilot EXL with NAV exhibited the exact same situation. The audio was dead for about 20 minutes after starting the car and then came back with a loud popping sound. This happened only once and we were up in the mountains where the temperature was below freezing. We are normally not in such cold weather (we live near San Francisco) and assumed it was related to the cold and came back after the car warmed up. Did your audio problem occur under similar weather conditions? |
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Replying to: markjenn (Jan 17, 2006 10:18 am) |
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I have an '06 AWD and have a question on the AWD system. I probably haven't read enough in the manual, but am sure one of you can give me a quick answer. Is the AWD engaged at all times and will operate at any speed, as long as the system detects that it is needed? Also for anyone looking at mileage estimates. I am in a cold weather area (MA/NH border) and do warm the vehicle up for about 5 minutes in the morning. I have a commute to work each way of 3.5 miles, with some stop and go. I am getting about 12 mpg under these conditions. Obviously with a 7 mile round trip each day this is not a major factor for me as far as fuel cost. I have taken one long highway trip and did get the 21 mpg as advertised.
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Replying to: kabill (Jan 06, 2006 10:48 pm) |
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Replying to: kabill (Dec 02, 2005 10:50 pm)
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