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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.
This engine has 78,000 miles 90+% highway. There is no reason a Honda engine needs to be rebuilt at this mileage level.Maintenance Minder service has been followed This a defective engine but Honda America and local dealer deny there is a problem with this engine.
Spark-plugs were replaced until a resolution from Honda is reached.
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This engine has 78,000 miles 90+% highway. There is no reason a Honda engine needs to be rebuilt at this mileage level.Maintenance Minder service has been followed This a defective engine but Honda America and local dealer deny there is a problem with this engine.
Spark-plugs were replaced until a resolution from Honda is reached.
- Peter K., Columbia, SC, US