4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
4,400 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Dec 232023

Pilot Elite 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,400 miles

I bought the car new in May 2023. Never noticed any noise while driving, even when I had the window down. On Christmas Eve, I was driving quite a bit, and I needed fresh air so I put the window down. I heard this really awful whistling/grinding sound. The sound would dissipate briefly and then reappear, which was especially bad once the wheel would be turned. I heard the sound when the car was going slow, but could hear it when going fast, although it was much quieter when doing over 40 mph.

I took the car to the dealership, and of course they can't replicate it and told me it was likely from the brakes being wet from rain. I told the service writer no, I've been driving a long time and it wasn't because the brakes were wet; it was something else. They didn't offer any help and I drove the car home. I haven't heard the sound again and I really hope I don't. For a car that was close to $55k OTD, I'm not impressed with Honda, and I've owned several. Next car will probably be a Lexus - if you're going to spend that kind of money you might as well have a luxury car.

- Dan L., Warminster, PA, US