Dec, 2012, 62000 miles, (2k after warranty), and 1 month after the 60 months, cylinder #5 broke off and rattled around in the engine. I was on a highway traveling with the traffic, and was fortunately able to drive it to the dealership. They had it for over a week, and ended up replacing the engine block, gaskets, and all cylinders. Since I was just beyond the powertrain warranty, Honda covered 90% of the repair costs, and I picked up 10%.
This past Monday 05/19/14 I parked it after coming off the highway, it was making a VERY loud hum noise, and was leaking coffee looking fluid. Had it towed to the dealership. This time they're assuming the head gasket blew b/c oil was mixed with the coolant and vice versa. Costing me $650 to take the engine apart to confirm, diagnosis cause & resolution to the problem. Honda at this point doesn't seem inclined to assist with the cost.
Bottom line; a HONDA (which are supposed to run forever), has had 2 major engine failures in less than 18 months! I've loved my Pilot & have always said my next car will be another one, but after this experience I will NOT buy another Honda... Nissan or Toyota have just gained a new customer!
How about that Honda reliability! Honda would only replace the engine on a new car with 3450 miles. They wouldn't even offer a warranty extension to their bad work and quality. I'm very disappointed and mad to buy such car. Driven with care as per manual and took care of it during the break in period. But that no help to bad quality.
- eddieho,
Richardson, TX, US
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Dec, 2012, 62000 miles, (2k after warranty), and 1 month after the 60 months, cylinder #5 broke off and rattled around in the engine. I was on a highway traveling with the traffic, and was fortunately able to drive it to the dealership. They had it for over a week, and ended up replacing the engine block, gaskets, and all cylinders. Since I was just beyond the powertrain warranty, Honda covered 90% of the repair costs, and I picked up 10%.
This past Monday 05/19/14 I parked it after coming off the highway, it was making a VERY loud hum noise, and was leaking coffee looking fluid. Had it towed to the dealership. This time they're assuming the head gasket blew b/c oil was mixed with the coolant and vice versa. Costing me $650 to take the engine apart to confirm, diagnosis cause & resolution to the problem. Honda at this point doesn't seem inclined to assist with the cost.
Bottom line; a HONDA (which are supposed to run forever), has had 2 major engine failures in less than 18 months! I've loved my Pilot & have always said my next car will be another one, but after this experience I will NOT buy another Honda... Nissan or Toyota have just gained a new customer!
- tema, Fitchburg, MA, US