8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,012 miles

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problem #4

Jun 042004

Pilot 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50 miles
Since the vehicle was new, there was a sloshing sound from the gas tank when the car starts or stops (as if I'm carrying an aquarium). Honda said (7/15/05) it's the tank's alloy composition, and is a normal condition. Since safety is not an issue, Honda will not replace the gas tank, and I will just have to live with the annoyance. Honda is sorry; most Pilot don't behave like this.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 132004

Pilot 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving or when applying the brakes, a thump noise would be present in the rear. The consumer was informed that the noise was coming from the fuel tank.

- Brentwood, NY, USA

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problem #2

Apr 302004

Pilot 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle at any speed, the consumer heard noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician indicated that noise was coming from the fuel tank. In addition, dealer said that they're aware of the problem and it's normal.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 292003

Pilot

  • 16,000 miles
While driving at 65 mph consumer heard a noise from under the vehicle. Consumer continued to drive until another motorist indicated that there was a problem with the fuel tank. Consumer pulled into a gas station and found that a hole was in the plastic fuel tank. Manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the problem.

- Fresno, CA, USA

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