2010 Pilot dashboard rattle/movement - Honda Pilot

mthonda · 01-21-2012, 10:42 AM

I just bought a 2010 Pilot back in November. I've noticed when going over railroad tracks or general bumps in the road that the top black dashboard will shake or move. It's really noticiable on the drivers side especiall near the left dash speaker. Now that it is colder out it makes quie a bit of noise when driving over bumps. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this? I've searched the internet now how to take the top black dashboard off but I cannot find a single thing. I'm thinking a clip or something is broken. Anyone have instructions on how to do this, or any suggestions on how to fix?

Canuck · 01-21-2012, 09:48 PM

mthonda; I assume you are still under warranty. If so, you should have the dealership fix the problem. If I were you, I wouldn't go trying to disassemble the dash.

mthonda · 01-23-2012, 12:38 PM

Yes I plan on taking it to the dealer. Was mostly wondering if anyone else had this problem? I do like to tinker with stuff and if anyone had instructions on how to get into the dash I'd look through them and see if it was something I wanted to tackle.

pntballgunz · 01-23-2012, 12:55 PM

My 2011 dashboard does the same thing...getting jiggly when going over a series of bumps (noticeably at the driver corner). Although the dashboard itself does not make any noise, it does rub against the A-Pillar and makes a chattering noise at times. I bought some "squeak reduction tape" at NAPA Autoparts (1" X 3 yds.) for $19 and I plan to tape and trim along the dashboard and A-Pillar when I get a chance this week. Hopefully, it works and I'll let you know although your sound is from the dashboard.

mthonda · 01-24-2012, 02:17 PM

Taking to the dealer on Thursday. Will let you know what happens.

mthonda · 01-26-2012, 02:25 PM

Dealer took a-piller off and packed some foam under each corner of the dash board by the speakers. Said they looked at the parts drawings and there is no clips on the dash pannel along the window. The foam seems to have lessed the movement, but it does still exist.

pntballgunz · 01-26-2012, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the update. I figure that the shaking of the dash was normal. Glad that the chattering noise stopped for you. I will try the tape this weekend. I may also add some foam like Honda did for yours.

01-21-2012, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
mthonda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2010 Pilot dashboard rattle/movement I just bought a 2010 Pilot back in November. I've noticed when going over railroad tracks or general bumps in the road that the top black dashboard will shake or move. It's really noticiable on the drivers side especiall near the left dash speaker. Now that it is colder out it makes quie a bit of noise when driving over bumps. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this? I've searched the internet now how to take the top black dashboard off but I cannot find a single thing. I'm thinking a clip or something is broken. Anyone have instructions on how to do this, or any suggestions on how to fix?

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01-21-2012, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Canuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 71 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mthonda; I assume you are still under warranty. If so, you should have the dealership fix the problem. If I were you, I wouldn't go trying to disassemble the dash.

01-23-2012, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
mthonda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes I plan on taking it to the dealer. Was mostly wondering if anyone else had this problem? I do like to tinker with stuff and if anyone had instructions on how to get into the dash I'd look through them and see if it was something I wanted to tackle.

01-23-2012, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
pntballgunz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 69 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 2011 dashboard does the same thing...getting jiggly when going over a series of bumps (noticeably at the driver corner). Although the dashboard itself does not make any noise, it does rub against the A-Pillar and makes a chattering noise at times. I bought some "squeak reduction tape" at NAPA Autoparts (1" X 3 yds.) for $19 and I plan to tape and trim along the dashboard and A-Pillar when I get a chance this week. Hopefully, it works and I'll let you know although your sound is from the dashboard.

01-24-2012, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
mthonda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Taking to the dealer on Thursday. Will let you know what happens.

01-26-2012, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
mthonda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dealer took a-piller off and packed some foam under each corner of the dash board by the speakers. Said they looked at the parts drawings and there is no clips on the dash pannel along the window. The foam seems to have lessed the movement, but it does still exist.

01-26-2012, 02:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
pntballgunz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 69 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the update. I figure that the shaking of the dash was normal. Glad that the chattering noise stopped for you. I will try the tape this weekend. I may also add some foam like Honda did for yours.

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