CarComplaints.com Notes: Previously we had awarded the 2009 Pilot "Seal of Pretty Good", but have since removed that honor due to all the continuing complaints about excessive oil consumption. Read more »
This Honda Pilot oil consumption defect was subject to a class action lawsuit in 2013. However not all 2009 Honda Pilots were covered by the settlement & by now the warranty extension has expired. The oil consumption complaints keep coming in.
The Disk reader for the Navigation System is a known error to Honda (they issued a service bulletin to their dealers) but have done nothing to notify the people who buy their cars. The estimated costs are high ($1,500.00) and once you are out of the warranty period it is all on the owner.
The Alpine disk reader is a known error in the vehicle and Honda should replace the item at a minimal cost to the owner and not rape us for service fees and mark-up. The disk reader also manages to damage your disk so you will need one of those too. Alpine will fix the disk reader for $359.00 plus mailing costs, so why does Honda charge so much more? Do I hear GREED.........maybe so.
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The Disk reader for the Navigation System is a known error to Honda (they issued a service bulletin to their dealers) but have done nothing to notify the people who buy their cars. The estimated costs are high ($1,500.00) and once you are out of the warranty period it is all on the owner.
The Alpine disk reader is a known error in the vehicle and Honda should replace the item at a minimal cost to the owner and not rape us for service fees and mark-up. The disk reader also manages to damage your disk so you will need one of those too. Alpine will fix the disk reader for $359.00 plus mailing costs, so why does Honda charge so much more? Do I hear GREED.........maybe so.
- Dave C., Carmel, IN, US