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#86 of 95 Mileage sucks...degrading by tornadog

Aug 11, 2010 (8:02 am)

I just finished 1 year on my 2010 Honda Pilot EX. Everything has been great except for the abysmal mileage, and now I am thinking if I may have gotten a dud car, if thats possible. I primarily use it for in city driving with maybe a long trip once a month. So I have covered 12600 miles. Have been through 2 services(a1, and b1). My average mileage now is 12.5 mpg, which is way worse than what they advertise. I have asked the guys at the dealership and they dont have an explanation. I tried pretty much driving like a grandma making sure the tachometer never goes over 2, but no go!!!

#87 of 95 Re: Mileage sucks...degrading [tornadog] by denver5357

Aug 11, 2010 (8:13 am)

Replying to: tornadog (Aug 11, 2010 8:02 am)
This one is always hard to answer without excruciating detail about where and how you drive. But I will say we have a 2010 Touring and I get about 14 mpg. ALL of my trips are short, 2-5 miles, with an occasional 25-mile run to the airport. One time I took it on an hour-long, highway trip and measured just that mileage and it was a little over 19. So the Pilot is *capable* of better mpg. It just has to have the right conditions. Meanwhile, around town is pretty poor. But for a car that big, with that design ... not a surprise. I still really like our Pilot. It has been a great minivan replacement with snow capability (we're in Colorado). We have been fortunate in that we drive so little that I only have to fill up every two weeks or so.

#88 of 95 mileage by tornadog

Aug 11, 2010 (8:51 am)

Well an average day for me is this;
 
2 miles to work, 2 miles back home, 2 miles to school, 2 miles back home, 2 miles to work, 2 miles back home, 2 miles to school, 2 miles home, 2 miles to work, 2 miles to home = 20 miles per day

#89 of 95 Re: mileage [tornadog] by poodog13

Aug 11, 2010 (9:01 am)

Replying to: tornadog (Aug 11, 2010 8:51 am)
My wife has a 2009 Touring and gets around 13.5 MPG doing entirely local driving through suburban areas that are moderately hilly and have lots of red lights.

#90 of 95 Re: mileage [tornadog] by robr2

Aug 11, 2010 (9:04 am)

Replying to: tornadog (Aug 11, 2010 8:51 am)
2 miles to work, 2 miles back home, 2 miles to school, 2 miles back home, 2 miles to work, 2 miles back home, 2 miles to school, 2 miles home, 2 miles to work, 2 miles to home = 20 miles per day
 
That is close to the ultimate in driving that will lead to poor MPG. Your vehicle probably doesn't even get to the optimum temperature for good MPG. IMHO, it's not going to get any better if you only drive like that.
 
My wife drives 2 miles to the train and 2 miles home most days in our Ody. If she gets 15 mpg, it's a good sign.

#91 of 95 Re: mileage [robr2] by tornadog

Aug 12, 2010 (6:03 am)

Replying to: robr2 (Aug 11, 2010 9:04 am)
Ah, the price of living close to everything

#92 of 95 Re: Remote start standard equipment? [zorkon] by florami

Aug 14, 2010 (12:42 pm)

Replying to: zorkon (Aug 28, 2009 11:48 am)
I was wondering if I could get a little more information about the accidental remote start on your honda pilot. My wife has a 2010 honda pilot, I would like to add remote start to it. I hear that the honda after market kit is trash. Can you tell me more about the loose wire and how the remote start was activated.
 
Thanks !
Mike

#93 of 95 Re: EX-L AutoLock [dmpatter3] by scottaburger

Jan 04, 2011 (12:30 pm)

Replying to: dmpatter3 (May 06, 2010 6:42 am)
I found it on Pg. 141 of my 2010 Pilot owner's manual.

#94 of 95 DO NOT BUY A HONDA PILOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES by cpm4

Feb 25, 2011 (11:36 am)

Replying to: commanders (Apr 15, 2009 3:34 pm)
Do not buy the Pilot 2011 under any circumstances. I bought one in October and it has been nothing but trouble. It has been out of service for over 17 days. The car has a bad Torque converter. Remember the Acura MDX. Same with this car. Vibration at 1500 rpm at 35 MHP steady state driving. When the torqeu converter kicks in you get a bad vibration.
  
Been in twice: Dealer felt it and reported it. Honda Engineers say it is "as designed". I called Honda and spoke with the Legendary Customer service and they did the following things:
  
1. Acknowledged that there was a vibration
2. Stated it was acting as designed
3. Stated they did not know the cause (Getting the picture)
4. Since they did not know what it is they would do nothing but it was as designed.
5. Refused to provide in writing that it was acting as designed
6. Refused to provide an extension of the transmission warranty
7. Refused to allow any contact with anyone in design to certify that it was per design
8. Acknowledged both that they had multiple other complaints with some cars
9. Acknowledged that I had also driven others without the vibration.
10. Refused to provide a copy of the case file and their notes on my complaint
11. Refused to provide any engineering specs on the car to show it was as designed.
12. Would not allow me to speak with anyone other than the "guy on the phone" Chris
13. Would not consent to the phone conversation to be recorded as later proof when this tranny went the way of my Acura that they know of the problem.

#95 of 95 Re: Pilot mpg [thomasr1950] by kingfans1

Feb 26, 2011 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: thomasr1950 (May 09, 2010 9:32 am)
Just an update on 2010 pilot ex-l with 12,000 miles. Driving in the snow 25-40 mph, I get about 20.2 mpg. straight highway 65 mph, mpg is 21.2. So I am very happy with the mileage on the pilot. I am using chevron 87, and castrol gtx synblend.
 
thomasr1950 mentions pilot ex-l is quieter than 08 accord. it is true. ex-l came with Active Noise Cancellation, Acoustic Windshield.
 
pilot have plenty of power with the advanced 250hp . I think new pilot have better gearing.
 
I hope everyone is happy with their pilot.

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