2007 Honda Pilot : No major problems since new until Jan '18. Dealer's service dept changed oil when mileage was147,293. After approx. 2500 miles, on 4/15/18 oil light went on will on a 500 mile weekend trip.. Added 5 quarts oil on the road, then had mechanic change oil and check for leaks or other problems. No leaks, no problems found.
On 6/15/18,153,000 miles, oil light on again during a trip.. Added another 5qts. Still no leaks observed. Honda service checked today, 7/3/18, and said Pilot needs a new engine. No repairs done. I bought this 2007 Pilot new from this dealer and all service has been done by them, always following Honda recommended service schedule.
They checked VIN# against list for Honda's class action settlement regarding this issue, but report that the VIN is not included. The problem of excessive oil consumption appears the same as those present in cars in the class action. Is there any action that I can take? I was so pleased with my Honda Pilot for all these years.
I have taken excellent care of it and expected to be able to trade or sell it when I was ready. Now I'm devastated. This was entirely unexpected. I will sell the car but cannot, in good conscience, fail to divulge the problem. I'm a single woman, retired, and on a fixed income. Now I have to find a way to purchase another car with virtually no value left in the one I have. A major dilemma that I don't need!
I've had plenty of Honda and Acura cars over the years but this is first one where I have had this serious of an issue with a few miles as 100K. The oil life gauge is no indicator of what the consumption of oil is actually. You need to keep a watch on this issue or you may be rebuilding your engine sooner than expected... This is a disappointment that this has not been recalled.
2007 Honda Pilot using excessive oil. Searching the net for an explanation and came up with there is a class action lawsuit against Honda. Models include the 2007 Pilot. When I called the Honda Class Action people my vin did not come up as a vehicle identified in the lawsuit. (this info coming from Honda). They did say I have a recall for a drivers side airbag but the part isn't in yet. I am more concerned about the oil consumption.
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #11-033)
Are there any options for me to get this repaired under this action?
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2007 Honda Pilot : No major problems since new until Jan '18. Dealer's service dept changed oil when mileage was147,293. After approx. 2500 miles, on 4/15/18 oil light went on will on a 500 mile weekend trip.. Added 5 quarts oil on the road, then had mechanic change oil and check for leaks or other problems. No leaks, no problems found.
On 6/15/18,153,000 miles, oil light on again during a trip.. Added another 5qts. Still no leaks observed. Honda service checked today, 7/3/18, and said Pilot needs a new engine. No repairs done. I bought this 2007 Pilot new from this dealer and all service has been done by them, always following Honda recommended service schedule.
They checked VIN# against list for Honda's class action settlement regarding this issue, but report that the VIN is not included. The problem of excessive oil consumption appears the same as those present in cars in the class action. Is there any action that I can take? I was so pleased with my Honda Pilot for all these years.
I have taken excellent care of it and expected to be able to trade or sell it when I was ready. Now I'm devastated. This was entirely unexpected. I will sell the car but cannot, in good conscience, fail to divulge the problem. I'm a single woman, retired, and on a fixed income. Now I have to find a way to purchase another car with virtually no value left in the one I have. A major dilemma that I don't need!
- Wendy S., Salisbury, MD, US