8.7
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,000
- Average Mileage:
- 28,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace rings (1 reports)
When my ECO light comes on ( Engine drops to 3 cylinders ) A vibrating noise comes from the engine. The vibration goes away when you give the car the gas. The noise is very loud and sounds serious. I drove the 2012 model for two years and didn't have this problem. Took car into Honda dealer and the mechanic could not hear it. They said don't worry you have a 3 year warranty.
- hankf, Fort Myers, FL, US
This is a problem in the 2013 and 2014. Every time the RPM hits 2000 the ECO - VCM kicks in and the car vibrates. You will not sense this in the test run. In traffic it is a nightmare. Do your homework. I sensed the salesman knew something was wrong, he said some people do not like the way it drives - but did not give me a heads up on the real issue. My sister has the 2013 pilot and has the same problem. This problem will drive you crazy.
- Ken T., Reading, MA, US
Took it to dealer because warning lights came on in dash. A mechanic there said he has replaced 100's of rings in the 3.5 engine. Honda said it was because of poor gas, even though we use same gas in all our cars including a 2003 Honda Accord with 248,000 miles with no problems.
- Terry L., Columbia, SC, US