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2011 Pilot Touring Engine Noise
dgsheridan, 08/07/2011
2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav, Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 23 people found this review helpful
I do not recommend this vehicle. Engine has a rattling sound during acceleration, much like a chain dragging the ground. Dealer initially changed out a part in the exhaust system which didn't fix the problem. Dealer now says it's a characteristic of all Pilots and is normal. After 8,800 miles, the noise is getting louder.
probably my last Honda
Ginger Davis, 08/20/2015
updated 02/23/2021
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
After owning EIGHT previous Hondas in this family (several Civics, an Accord, a CRV, even one previous Pilot), this one has convinced me to look at other cars. It's either a lemon or Hondas just aren't made like they once were. I have had many, many minor annoyances and a couple major ones that have cost us a fortune. It's been to the dealership FOUR times for a problem that still isn't corrected despite several claims that it was just the sensor so they adjusted it, then it needed parts which I bought and paid for labor to replace with no difference...and we still have the issue with the back hatch. We also have horribly squeaky brake-like sounds when backing out of our inclined driveway which they can't figure out or fix. And the biggee was something that was actually recalled and, despite always taking this car which was under warranty ONLY to the dealership for service in order to be covered without a doubt for years, I wasn't told about until I finally took it somewhere else. That shop took me and showed me that it was leaking fluids from some joints behind the front wheels and they easily found a service notification for my model and suggested I take it to the dealer that had always serviced it because "they would have to cover it since they were the only ones that touched it while it was under warranty". Well, guess what...they knew that was a problem but didn't mention it WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY because it wasn't "bad enough"; yeah, waiting until it progresses and is NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY seems legit. I'm done with Battema Honda in OKC and probably Honda altogether. Maybe going to check out Toyotas this time around. Update: purchased a Toyota 4Runner in March 2017 and haven't regretted the switch for a nanosecond!
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current pilot owners - look at alternatives
mic14, 04/03/2013
updated 01/03/2019
2011 Honda Pilot LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Update:2018: car now has 135k miles and problems have settled down except for rotors -multiple replcements and airbag recall. Rust is an issue. Still disappointed in this car. Bought a Highlander this fall and much better. Purchased 2010 2.5 and is a major dissappointment. Also own 2003 (which we love.) + smoother transmission v. 2003. road noise better Neg.: recall problems - inferior paint resulting in rust. Also serious recall on missing airbag harness screws. Other issues: terrible mileage, transmission problems, door hinges mis-aligned so door wouldn't close properly, undersized brakes - rotors warped at 10,000 miles, poor location of shifter ( reduced center console space, cheap materials, stain prone seats/
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One word for this suv. Cheap!
cessna100, 09/02/2010
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had the Pilot EX-L/RES 2 weeks. My 3rd Pilot. Traded a 2006 MDX. The 06 MDX is a MUCH better car. Very disappointing Honda. The interior fit and finish has to much hard cheap looking plastic. The ride is average but the road noise is terrible. 102.3 decibels peak at 60 mph (unofficial). The average was 92.6. I keep looking to see if I left a window open. Have Michelin LTX A/T2 tires. Very loud! Poor gas mileage. ECM is useless on this car. Works great in the Accord.
Very unhappy
TMCHousehold, 10/12/2010
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2011 Pilot and have had MAJOR sunroof issues. In addition to the chain rattling noise from the engine (that is apparently 'normal'), I regret buying this vehicle and would NOT recommend it. I am very disappointed Honda feels this is a 'quality' car.