2008 Honda Pilot Consumer Discussions

Brand new 2008 Pilot overheated and already in shop...

Brand new 2008 Pilot overheated and already in shop...

Written by: Steph1079 on Dec 01, 2008 08:21 AM

My husband and I purchased a new 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L a month ago. It was new, had 30 miles or so on it. Drove great till end of last week. We were in the drive thru and it overheated. Smoke was pouring out of the hood - all with 30 day tags still on it! :( Dealership was great. Two associates met us with another vehicle for us to drive & called the tow truck. Talked to the mechanic ... Read More...

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

Re: Maintenance Required Codes Honda Pilot [alspilot]

Written by: bigdadi118 on Nov 19, 2008 08:27 PM

From Owner Link re 08 Pilot ... Maintenance Minder B Scheduled Maintenance Recommended service for your 2008 Honda Pilot: Replace engine oil1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Inspect suspension components Inspect driveshaft boots Inspect brake hoses and lines ... Read More...

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

Bad MPG - Need Help

Written by: badmpg1 on Nov 16, 2008 09:34 PM

My 2008 Pilot AWD EX-L is up to 5500 miles and has provided poor fuel economy (13-14 city only, 15-17 freeway only) since new. That's with babying it on the road, and turning off the FULL-AUTO A/C. Others are getting 16-18 and 18-20+. I'm thinking it might not be reaching proper operating temperature. Of course the local dealer says that if there's no trouble light ... Read More...

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

Re: 03 Pilot using oil [ljm2043]

Written by: rodut on Nov 03, 2008 09:36 PM

I agree it's nuts. I tend to replace the engine oil at 4,000 or 5000 miles, which would mean 4 or 5 quarts of oil gone at service time ?! But the engine takes about 5 quarts in total, so your engine would be almost without any oil in it at service time. Engines without oil tend to melt ! Our 2008 Pilot is our 4th Honda, and I always saw less than 1 quart of oil consumption for ... Read More...

2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander

sales figures - Oct, 2008

Written by: ceric on Nov 03, 2008 04:13 PM

Toyota HighLander (exclud. Hybrid): 6010 Honda Pilot: 4980 Mazda CX-9: 1812 Others: Hyundai Veracruz: 699 GM quadruplet: N/A (I will update when I have the data) Read More...

Honda Pilot 2003 through 2005

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Written by: ca1aa on Oct 27, 2008 00:23 PM

Since we got our Pilot back around July or August 2008 (had to wait for parts), it has been running okay. Honda changed the modulator and brake switch. When the problem started happening last year, we brought the Pilot to be checked but every time the Honda could not find anything wrong with it. The last time it happened, the VSA light came on, we DID NOT turn off the ... Read More...

Re: 2005 honda pilot ex-l brake malfunction [jselm123]

Written by: markdawson on Oct 21, 2008 00:40 PM

I purchased a 2005 Honda Pilot in June 2008. I am experiencing the SAME problem. My Honda Dealership told me that I needed brake pads....my husband replaced them and it just happened to me again, I am scared to drive my car now, I have a six month old son. Has anyone made any progress with this? Did the new transmission, master cylinder, brake switch work??? Read More...

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

Re: Don't shift the tranny.... [beer4704]

Written by: needacar41 on Jul 01, 2008 03:55 PM

Thanks for the input. I appreciate your time. 1) Regarding leaving it in "D," I guess it's ok if it lugs up a hill, or I drop down to 40 mph & I start smelling funny stuff from the engine? That's what it did last time & I just thought not shifting it to at least D3 was hurting it in some way....Somehow it didn't feel right & still doesn't. 2) I am not afraid to drive a low tire ... Read More...

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

Re: Good lease on a 2009 Honda Pilot EXL? [iamknott]

Written by: Car_man on Oct 16, 2008 03:51 PM

I see where you're coming from, iamknott. I probably was a little harsh ;) . My problem with the Pilot is that I would probably be in one right now if Honda had an attractive lease payment on it. The payments that are available on it are way out of whack. Take a look at the current advertised payments for the models that we have mentioned: $409/36 mo. w/ $2,995 down for ... Read More...

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Sales Report - September [poodog13]

Written by: lufaca on Oct 02, 2008 01:03 PM

Not quite that simple. Honda might decrease production but there are a lot of competitors in the current market, and I can honestly say that looks wise some are much more attractive that the new HONDA Pilot. My bet, We will see more incentives as they sell off all the 2008 models. Hang in there. Read More...