10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 48,901 miles
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While driving with six on board (car holds up to 8) I hit a moderate bump. The car made a loud bang, and felt unstable. At the same time, ABS, VTM-4, and stabilty warning lights came on. I was in a construction zone with no place to stop, so I kept going. The instabilty seemed manageable, so I kept going to an exit. On the ramp, while cornering even slightly, there was a rubbing sound from the rear wheel area. In a straight line, it sounded okay, but didn't feel right. When we were able to park and get out, the rear wheels were splayed out (extreme negative camber) as if the car was grossly overloaded, even though if was empty. Upon inspection, I found that the two rear mounts for the subframe had completely pulled out of the unibody. The subframe had rusted from the inside, so there was no appearance of structurally significant rust until it failed. When the suspension subframe pulled away, it pulled apart the wiring for the ABS, etc. This is a very unsafe condition that appeared with no warning. A quick internet search shows that it's also quite common.
- Deland, IL, USA
I had been hearing a noise as I turn the vehicle and it was inspected in July 2019. Two weeks ago I stopped for a quick checkup before a long trip and was told that it was dangerous to drive. The undercarriage near the wheels has cancerous rust beyond repair.
- Wilton, NH, USA
On 09/09/2019 1:00 am I was awakened by neighbors that my 2007 Honda Pilot was on fire, police and fire dept. Responded and put out the flames, flame were in side dash board, ceiling, left and right quarter panels, sun roof and hood burned, front burned, plastic melting and fire everywhere, flames were 1 to 2 ft. High, all front lights in vehicle burned and melted, wires hanging, half the front vehicle totaled, during day light it was visible to see half the dash burned colapsed melted, you can see fuse box protruding hanging under dash. Wire harness, electronics, computer, burned. This does not even include damage inside engine under hood, flames were reaching out of hood. Neighbor has security cameras right in front of car, when she gets back from trip we'll see how it started I hope. I have police report available and pictures attached; you are welcome to visit and inspect vehicle. It's a total loss.
- Plantation, FL, USA
I got the letter from Honda. Based on the letter, the car has problem with the airbag module on the handle.I made appointment with one of dealer. However, it takes 5 months to replace the airbag in order to schedule.
- La Palma, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact noticed that after rainy weather conditions, a puddle of water was present on the driver and passenger side floorboards. The water caused the pedals to become slippery and created mold throughout the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 97,635.
- Renton, WA, USA
Abnormal discoloration and corrosion on front grill as well as the front and rear chrome Honda emblems. Vehicle has only 2,750 miles. Dealer replaced the defective components as a one time warranty goodwill". the service manager stated that an investigation by Honda pointed to use of mag chloride on roads. Dealer was not aware of any improvement plans by Honda. Pictures available at hondapilot2007.blogspot.com.
- Avon, CO, USA
- Danville , NH, USA