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Honda Pilot Driver's Seat Catches Fire

38 messages,  Last post on Dec 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

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#32 of 38 Re: DRIVER SEAT CATCHES FIRE [solo] by slimiam

Feb 26, 2011 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: solo (Dec 04, 2007 8:38 pm)
We've had a similar problem. No fire, but unbearable heat and now it doesn't work at all. Our vehicle was still under the extended warranty, but the dealer said the seat heaters were not a covered item. I guess I need to complain to higher ups.

#33 of 38 Re: DRIVER SEAT CATCHES FIRE [slimiam] by lrota

Feb 26, 2011 (1:56 pm)

Replying to: slimiam (Feb 26, 2011 1:43 pm)
My dealer got Honda Corporate to pay 90% of the repair cost despite fact that we were well out of the standard warranty period and had no extended warranty either.
 
I went to the dealer with a handful of printouts from the Internet showing many complaints specific to the 2004 pilot driver side seat heater.
 
I first called the regional Honda rep and they refused to do anything, even when I complained it was a safety issue due to reported fires.
 
So I recommend going back to the dealer and tell him its a safety issue and let them negotiate with corporate.

#34 of 38 Re: DRIVER SEAT CATCHES FIRE [lrota] by bogiejim

Mar 12, 2011 (11:09 am)

Replying to: lrota (Feb 26, 2011 1:56 pm)
I have a 2006 Pilot with about 55K miles, out of warranty. On my drive home last night my wife and I both noticed that odor of an electrical or plastic overheating problem. I had my driver seat heater on high and at the same time noticed it was much warmer than normal. I turned if off right away, the odor remained for the rest of our ride, about 15 minutes. Once home I felt both the top of the seat cushion and also felt underneath. It had cooled down, but I parked in the driveway outside the garage. This morning all was okay, but I am not using the seat heater until I can have it looked at. Sounds like I will end up having to fight to have Honda pick up most of the repair tab as others have mentioned here. This certainly seems like an issue that would require a recall. What does it take, someone being seriously injured or killed in a fire? Have others with the 2006 model year had similar experiences?

#35 of 38 Complain on the NHTSA website by vrm

Sep 08, 2011 (7:50 pm)

Posting messages on this forum will not force Honda to act.
 
Please go to the NHTSA wesbsite and fill out the online form. State all the facts accurately. When the volume of customer complaints exceeds a certain threshold, NHTSA will initiate an informal inquiry.
 
Last year, Toyota learned a harsh and expensive lesson. Its Honda's turn now.

#36 of 38 Re: DRIVER SEAT CATCHES FIRE [bogiejim] by annef1

Jan 25, 2012 (8:38 am)

Replying to: bogiejim (Mar 12, 2011 11:09 am)
I have a 2007 Pilot and have been experiencing the hot spot in the same location others have described for a few weeks now. I didn't read all posts, but haven't noticed any others with an '07. Now that I've read these posts, I won't use the seat heater until I have a chance to get it checked out. I will start with my local dealership, but thanks to everyone's info I won't be afraid to escalate if necessary.

#37 of 38 Re: Complain on the NHTSA website [vrm] by tarajane07

Feb 16, 2012 (4:43 pm)

Replying to: vrm (Sep 08, 2011 7:50 pm)
Thank you for the information. I file the complaint yesterday as my 2004 Acura MDX seat heater on driver's side burned through the leather on the back portion of the seat(not back side but where it touches your back). Nashville dealer is checking with American Honda Company for repair. This is a MAJOR safety issue to potentially be burned while operating a vehicle. I had the entire seat heater disabled today.

#38 of 38 Re: Complain on the NHTSA website [vrm] by dave_carter

Dec 12, 2012 (5:40 pm)

Replying to: vrm (Sep 08, 2011 7:50 pm)
Agree.... I went to the dealer with my 2004 pilot with the same complaint. Seat heater is very hot under my right leg and now inoperable. The dealer blew me off so I went to the corporate customer representative. Same story.... I will file a complaint with The Feds.... I am not expecting miracles , juts recognition there is a potential fire hazard...

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