Four problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2004 Honda Pilot. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the 2004 Pilot.
When driving or when applying the brakes, a thump noise would be present in the rear. The consumer was informed that the noise was coming from the fuel tank.
Since the vehicle was new, there was a sloshing sound from the gas tank when the car starts or stops (as if I'm carrying an aquarium). Honda said (7/15/05) it's the tank's alloy composition, and is a normal condition. Since safety is not an issue, Honda will not replace the gas tank, and I will just have to live with the annoyance. Honda is sorry; most Pilots don't behave like this.
While driving the vehicle at any speed, the consumer heard noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician indicated that noise was coming from the fuel tank. In addition, dealer said that they're aware of the problem and it's normal.
While driving at 65 mph consumer heard a noise from under the vehicle. Consumer continued to drive until another motorist indicated that there was a problem with the fuel tank. Consumer pulled into a gas station and found that a hole was in the plastic fuel tank. Manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the problem.
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