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Honda Pilot Wet Carpet from Leaks

58 messages,  Last post on Jan 29, 2013 at 1:57 PM

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#29 of 58 2005 Pilot Leak FIXED!!! by ajp5

Mar 19, 2011 (9:32 am)

Hi, bought it new, no real accident damage. Started to get wet front passenger side under carpet. Eventually saw it was coming from above the passenger side fuse box. Could not reproduce with a garden hose, only happened after sustained rains. I did consider the sunroof and drains but could not find anything wrong and I a$$-umed that one would see a wet spot up there. Fast forward over a year, calls to Honda and Honda-Care (we don't care about ur leak) and several visits to Honda City In Levittown NY. Door seal replacement failed, nothing from the fender well. Found it taking apart the sunroof, "repaired leak from pass side sunroof tray".
 
No leaks from it since with two major rain storms. This is probably multifactorial (not just one cause in all vehicles). I consider the $300 they charged to replace the door seals fair as they spent much more than that to find the leak. I would recommend them and will be fighting Honda Care, this was a structural defect as far as I am concerned. alan

#30 of 58 Re: wet carpet [deeboo] by costi

May 02, 2011 (1:56 pm)

Replying to: deeboo (May 05, 2010 2:02 pm)
Hi deeboo. Same water problem here. Do you still have the pics that would show the components described above?

#32 of 58 Re: 2005 Pilot Leak FIXED!!! [ajp5] by lalo418

Sep 09, 2011 (2:44 am)

Replying to: ajp5 (Mar 19, 2011 9:32 am)
I was wondering how you finally were able to fix the leak since I currently have the same issue

#33 of 58 WET CARPET! by hdatyp3r

Oct 09, 2011 (11:44 am)

.We have this problem with our 05 pilot, it just rained out here in cali for over a day and the leaking started again. we took it to the dealer in dec of last year after only having it a month and a half, they could not duplicate the leak so we must of left are windows down they said BS. I done a lot of research online. reported both to HONDA AND NHTSA no help from them!I hope to fix this myself with a buddy of mind before it really starts to pour out here, wish me luck

#34 of 58 Re: wet carpet [steve_] by tpulos

Dec 10, 2011 (10:31 am)

Replying to: steve_ (May 06, 2010 9:02 am)
How can I access the photos of where to fix the Honda Pilot leaks? We have TWO 2004 Honda Pilots and they both leak on both sides. I tried using the link in these forums but it just takes me to the main Edmonds page and I don't know how to access your Carspace page. Thanks for your help!

#35 of 58 Re: wet carpet [deeboo] by tpulos

Dec 10, 2011 (10:36 am)

Replying to: deeboo (May 04, 2010 8:06 pm)
How do I access photos on your Carspace page so that I know where to apply the RTV silicone to help prevent leaks? I clicked on links in prior posts but none work (including a Honda Service Advisory which I was really eager to read.... said I was "not authorized" to open the PDF... frustrating!) We own TWO 2004 Honda Pilots and both leak in the same areas - driver & passenger side carpet. Thanks for your suggestions & help!

#36 of 58 Re: wet carpet [tpulos] by steve_ HOST

Dec 10, 2011 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: tpulos (Dec 10, 2011 10:31 am)
CarSpace was retired and all the photos went away. Sorry!

#37 of 58 Re: wet carpet [steve_] by bud57

Feb 07, 2012 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Dec 10, 2011 12:01 pm)
My 03 Pilot leaks on both sides also, and I have taken the front seats out, carpet, and the console. I soaked the car with water hose and nothing showed up. I ran the defrost and nothing. I,m taking it to the carwash tomorrow for more water pressure. Check back for an update. I am determined, I WILL FIX THIS LEAK.

#38 of 58 Re: wet carpet [bud57] by andiellen

Feb 22, 2012 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: bud57 (Feb 07, 2012 6:08 pm)
Well, here's what we found... There are drain holes in the front corners of the sun roof opening. There are tubes that run down to the front fender wells. Thing is, they don't run to the BOTTOM, they come out about a foot ABOVE the floorboard! Then, there is a hole at the very bottom of the fender well that the water is supposed to drain out of. The problem with this is that the genius engineers did not seal off the fender wells - they are completely open to the engine compartment. When we looked in the wells - they were FULL of leaves that had blown in from the engine compartment. So, of course that plugged up the drain hole. When the water came out of the tube, since it couldn't drain out....
We cleaned out the wells, and, unable to think of anything else, we used spray foam to fill the opening from the engine compartment to keep more leaves from getting in. I know DARE someone at Honda to laugh at the foam if I have to take it in to them for anything!
Hope this helps!!!

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