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.
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.
My 2009 Honda Pilot always hesitates to shift gears around 40mph when accelerating. It stalls a bit upon mild acceleration. It works fine below or above the 40mph speed. It also runs better if you accelerate aggressively through 40mph, which is not my driving style. I have seen other complaints about this issue among Honda Pilot owners. Just curious if anyone has any advice on this.
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My 2009 Honda Pilot always hesitates to shift gears around 40mph when accelerating. It stalls a bit upon mild acceleration. It works fine below or above the 40mph speed. It also runs better if you accelerate aggressively through 40mph, which is not my driving style. I have seen other complaints about this issue among Honda Pilot owners. Just curious if anyone has any advice on this.
- James D., JACKSONVILLE, Florida, United States