Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2010 Honda Pilot.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
There is a design flaw in the 2010 Honda Pilot in which the condenser in placed within a position that is vulnerable to contact from rocks, pebbles, and other road debris during normal driving conditions on paved roadways, and that Honda failed to design the vehicle either to withstand this impact or with a guard or grill that would protect the condenser despite the "clear vulnerability" of the condenser to this debris contact. On may 11, 2012, a pebble flew up from the roadway and entered the condenser therefore destroying it. Honda has admitted that this is a design flaw that was solved with their 2011 and 2012 models of the Honda Pilot.
I have had multiple problems with the vehicle cranking / starting. It is an intermittent problem, but is very frustrating and I am concerned that it could lead to larger problems. The vehicle is 1 year old with 11,000 miles on it and should not be having these problems. My wife and I have been experiencing the starting problems since the 1st month of ownership (new). It has been in for service 4 times (3 times to the dealership where I purchased it and once to another dealership). One dealer has updated the software and made another timing update, but neither dealer has been able to fix the problem.
Our 2010 Honda Pilot has had to have the front passenger side wheel bearing replaced at only 15746 miles. Had we not taken it to the dealer in a timely manner when we noticed the problem. We may have been involved in a crash. The wheel bearing keeps the wheel turning and had it "burnt up" as we were told, the wheel would have locked up on us. We feel that no vehicle with only 15k miles on it should be replacing a wheel bearing.