Power Steering Pump in 2011 Pilot - Honda Pilot

arleighk · 07-06-2011, 08:50 AM

I bought a 2011 Pilot in February of 2011 and the power steering pump just died on me - 4 mos old!!! Honda is trying to say I hit something and not cover it under warranty but I DIDN'T hit anything!!! Has anyone else run into this problem?

Thanks!

rocky · 07-06-2011, 10:15 AM

Hit something?

If thats the case there will be evidence of damage. Would have thought that only the cooler is exposed to open air-most of the components of not all are protected inside the engine bay. Can you see any evidence of damage?

mclairmo · 07-07-2011, 01:00 AM

How does hitting something damage the pump, which is mounted to the engine? They are full of sh!t. You would have to almost total the vehicle to damage the pump by hitting something. If they will not cover it, go to another dealer until you find one that will honor the warranty.

samc · 07-07-2011, 08:16 PM

I would recommend that you go talk to the sales manager in that dealership and ask for a refund.

Point being is that they are giving you bull**** so tell them you want your money back.
At which point they will gladly repair the PS pump.

And agreed the only way to damage the PS pump is if a boulder flew into your engine, and at that point that pump is the least of your worries.

07-06-2011, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
arleighk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Power Steering Pump in 2011 Pilot I bought a 2011 Pilot in February of 2011 and the power steering pump just died on me - 4 mos old!!! Honda is trying to say I hit something and not cover it under warranty but I DIDN'T hit anything!!! Has anyone else run into this problem? Thanks!

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rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,174 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hit something? If thats the case there will be evidence of damage. Would have thought that only the cooler is exposed to open air-most of the components of not all are protected inside the engine bay. Can you see any evidence of damage? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

07-07-2011, 01:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How does hitting something damage the pump, which is mounted to the engine? They are full of sh!t. You would have to almost total the vehicle to damage the pump by hitting something. If they will not cover it, go to another dealer until you find one that will honor the warranty. __________________ 2005 LX 4wd Surco Safari Roof Basket with 3.5 inch 55 Watt lights mounted to it OEM accessory roof bars OEM nerf bars OEM rear splash guards 2006 OEM 4wd emblem Blacked out front and rear bumper garnish OEM accessory rubber cargo mat Garmin GPS Full size spare on OEM alloy rim Aftermarket tinted windows OEM accessory fog light kit OEM accessory cargo cover Silver painted grill Body colored door/side moldings Acura stainless exhaust tips KYB GR2 struts/shocks Curt 13328 Hitch

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07-07-2011, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would recommend that you go talk to the sales manager in that dealership and ask for a refund. Point being is that they are giving you bull**** so tell them you want your money back. At which point they will gladly repair the PS pump. And agreed the only way to damage the PS pump is if a boulder flew into your engine, and at that point that pump is the least of your worries.

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