When my wife got a new job and car, I inherited her 2011 Honda Pilot. Right from the start I noticed something in the front end would go clunk from time to time, as if something in the steering popped out of place. The problem then grew with what seemed to be warped rotors, which was surprising in that I had new Bosch rotors and discs installed right around 1 year ago. The vibration has become so bad that I finally gave in and took it to the local dealer today, armed with NHTSA recall and Service Bulletins. There were 4 SB's relating to front end problems and I explained to the service guy that I expected that with 4 SB's, it must be a known issue.
I left it with them and when they called to report, I was told that it needed 1-resurfaced discs, 2-new tires, 3-uhm, there's some slight cracks on the "Compliance Bushings".
I didn't think the discs were the issue, and the local Firestone had looked at the tires earlier that week and declared them OK.
But I'd never heard of a compliance bushing so I came home and looked around on the web. Honda and Pilot forums are full of complaints regarding torn compliance bushings, causing dramatic vibrations at the steering wheel. I feel confident that this is causing other damage such as uneven wearing of the discs, gradual breakdown of the steering column and the suspension.
I began to accelerate from a stop sign and my steering wheel started to shake. In an effort to gain control of the vehicle, I pushed the brakes. The problem was, my brakes were not responding to any inputs. I had to drive my vehicle in a ditch in order to come to a complete stop. Luckily, I was only going 30mph when this occurred. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
Every time when the vehicle is backed up with steering movement, the steering wheel vibrates. Even during forward movement with low RPM's under load, the vibration is evident. The dealership is trying to convince by saying it is normal.
- Don A.,
Tustin, CA, US
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When my wife got a new job and car, I inherited her 2011 Honda Pilot. Right from the start I noticed something in the front end would go clunk from time to time, as if something in the steering popped out of place. The problem then grew with what seemed to be warped rotors, which was surprising in that I had new Bosch rotors and discs installed right around 1 year ago. The vibration has become so bad that I finally gave in and took it to the local dealer today, armed with NHTSA recall and Service Bulletins. There were 4 SB's relating to front end problems and I explained to the service guy that I expected that with 4 SB's, it must be a known issue.
I left it with them and when they called to report, I was told that it needed 1-resurfaced discs, 2-new tires, 3-uhm, there's some slight cracks on the "Compliance Bushings".
I didn't think the discs were the issue, and the local Firestone had looked at the tires earlier that week and declared them OK.
But I'd never heard of a compliance bushing so I came home and looked around on the web. Honda and Pilot forums are full of complaints regarding torn compliance bushings, causing dramatic vibrations at the steering wheel. I feel confident that this is causing other damage such as uneven wearing of the discs, gradual breakdown of the steering column and the suspension.
- wedo43, Frisco, TX, US