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#33 of 44 Re: Re [mcintyred] by carguy_65

Mar 04, 2012 (7:22 pm)

Replying to: mcintyred (Feb 18, 2012 8:35 pm)
This is great news! I wasn't able to send you a private message as it appears that you have your email hidden in your profile settings. I've opened up my email in my profile and I'd greatly appreciate if you could send me a private message with the details.
 
I'll definitely keep you and the forum posted on any progress I'm able to make.
 
I look forward to hearing from you.

#34 of 44 Re: Problem Solved [mcintyred] by mrsruss

Apr 14, 2012 (11:32 am)

Replying to: mcintyred (Dec 26, 2011 10:45 am)
mcintyred,
 
     I am so glad I came across your post. My husband had me search common problems with steering vibrations in our 2011 Honda Pilot. So far we have had our power steering pump replaced and then we were told our rotors needed to be machined and new brake pads put on. As expected the vibrating still occurs. We have only owned our Pilot for 6 months. I will post a response as soon as I have the steering rack fixed.

#35 of 44 Steering Wheel shake on 2009 Pilot by pwrofted

Apr 20, 2012 (6:14 pm)

I'm getting the same steering wheel shake on my 2009 pilot 2wd when I apply the brakes at the speed of 60mph or over. I was told by my mechanic friend that I may have a warped rotor in front as my steering wheel shakes, and if it's the rotors in the back i would notice the shake in my seat or behind my seat. So i replaced the front rotors and pads with new ones, but im still getting the steering wheel shake. My next plan is to have the wheel alignment and tire balancing. Tires are brand new Bridgestone dueler's.

#36 of 44 Re: Re [mcintyred] by cd8

Oct 23, 2012 (9:00 am)

Replying to: mcintyred (Feb 18, 2012 8:35 pm)
Hi mcintyred,
 
Thank for posting, I'm taking mine in to the dealership this weekend for the same problem.

#37 of 44 Re: Vibration in steering when turning [dougd2] by bamonson

Nov 13, 2012 (11:45 am)

Replying to: dougd2 (Aug 28, 2011 12:44 pm)
This is the exact problem I am having as well. I've seen others speak of it being a problem with the power steering rack. Is that so?

#39 of 44 Very tight steering in my 2010 Pilot Touring by tripl3threat

Jan 09, 2013 (2:22 pm)

I just started driving my wife's Pilot, coming from 3 years in a Mazda CX-9 GT. I'm surprised/disbelieving how tight the steering is on the Pilot. Almost feels like the power steering isn't doing its job. My wife says that's the way the car has always been, and she likes it that way (so leave it alone!). Just curious then - is this the typical steering feel for a 2010 Pilot - or is there something else going on? Power steering fluid is filled to the mark, and the belt looks fine. Pump?

#40 of 44 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 toda y 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.

#41 of 44 Re: Problem Solved [carguy_65] by fatherof

Feb 04, 2013 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: carguy_65 (Feb 02, 2012 12:30 pm)
My son just purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. He noticed the same problems shortly after the purchase. We both went for a drive and I noticed the same as he. Went down to the Dealership where he made the purchase and made an appointment. I just finished speaking with him and now they are going to replace the power steering pump and use that as a starting point. After driving this unit I feel that this is in or related to the steering rack. He is now getting the pump replaced and they will use this as a starting point. The dealership seem to be working with him and trying to find a resolve to his complaint.....

#42 of 44 Re: Re [mcintyred] by carguy_65

Feb 04, 2013 (10:23 pm)

Replying to: mcintyred (Feb 18, 2012 8:35 pm)
Sorry, it's been almost a year since I commented on this forum regarding my problem. It's been a tough road, but I'm pleased to say it's finally fixed. Initially I was advised by two dealerships that this vibration (occurring only when very slowly reversing and turning at the same time) was a characteristic of the Honda Pilot. Strange as I can't imagine Honda ever being proud of a Pilot with this type of characteristic. Amazingly each dealership started out saying "wow, that's unusual", but after a day in the shop and consultation with Honda corporate they advised of their "characteristic" diagnostic. I had all but given up, but I recently moved to a new city and thought I'd give the local dealership a try (I was getting close to my 36K miles). 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! It's so good to finally have it fixed. Please keep in mind that my vibration (and also mcintyred's) only occurred at no to very low speed. There are comments regarding vibrations at high speeds on this thread but that was not my problem. I'd really like to thank mcintyred for his help .... I think it was persistence (as he recommended and a printout from this forum that finally convinced the dealer that something was wrong. Good luck to everyone else trying to get this fixed. Hopefully Honda will will stand behind their product better in the future -- I had to go through much frustration to get my problem fixed. I've only purchased Honda's in the past 12 years and although I think they are a great car manufacturer this experience (until just recently) certainly put a damper on my customer satisfaction score.

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