Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2010 Honda Pilot

Front control arm bushing is torn and leaking fluid. This was discovered during an oil change at 168k mileage.

Honda is fully aware of their faulty suspension compliance bushings. From new cars to older cars they are cracking and leaking fluid. This cars was just sold to me in Feb of this year and from Honda dealership. This car contains my kids most of the time it concerns me that Honda is not replacing them with a different product then the same faulty ones. Its not uncommon for the control arm bushings on many Hondas/ acuras to expire quickly. It is however a bit dangerous to drive with them if they are starting to wear down or dry rot. They harden when this happens and cause other components on your suspension and sub-frame to fail. The lateral and vertical shaking of your car will cause something to give eventually. It's not something that is putting many children who ride inthem at risk!.

2012 complained of steering wheel vibration excessive when breaking at hwy speed while under warranty. Dealer cut front rotors and replaced brakes. Brought car to dealer this week with same problem. They called to say the compliance bushings/lower control arms were bad. They replaced them, cut all 4 brake rotors and replaced brakes. There is a new part with new part # for compliance bushings. Asked for a zone rep to see. Dealer said no. Contacted jeff at Honda America who is a regional case mgr. People at the dealership told to me that this is a common with Pilots. Please look into this why would Honda pay to retool a part if it was no problem with the original!.