My Pilot has an oven! - Honda Pilot

jeff5330 · 05-01-2011, 08:15 AM

Last week I bought a used 2009 Pilot LX (my first). After making two 100 miles trips in it I noticed that the center console compartment (the one with the padded arm rest) gets extremely warm inside. Even the outside is warm to the touch. I doubt that this is normal and wondered if others had experienced this.

jeff5330 · 05-01-2011, 12:53 PM

That could be a possibility except I was running the vent and AC on the second trip.
I also checked the light inside the compartment to make sure it wasn't on.

N_Jay · 05-01-2011, 01:32 PM

The rear heater core is underneath, and it is normal.

jeff5330 · 05-01-2011, 04:05 PM

Then I guess I won't be able to keep chocolate in there then.

mclairmo · 05-01-2011, 07:55 PM

My 05 has always had a hot console from new which is irritating since I like to store CDs, my GPS, sunglasses, cell phone and other things that really should not be exposed to excessive heat.

humanoid · 05-01-2011, 09:05 PM

My Pilot does the same.

namlee78 · 08-09-2011, 12:41 PM

My 2008 EX-L does the same and freaking irritating me. I went to two different dealer and they said also normal even if it is not warm, it is freaking HOT!

Asked me to pay $110.00 to look at it even I have non power-train warranty.

Dang it!!! someday I will pay and check it out to have peace of mind.

05-01-2011, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeff5330 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW PA Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Pilot has an oven! Last week I bought a used 2009 Pilot LX (my first). After making two 100 miles trips in it I noticed that the center console compartment (the one with the padded arm rest) gets extremely warm inside. Even the outside is warm to the touch. I doubt that this is normal and wondered if others had experienced this.

05-01-2011, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,553 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The rear heater core is underneath, and it is normal. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

05-01-2011, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 05 has always had a hot console from new which is irritating since I like to store CDs, my GPS, sunglasses, cell phone and other things that really should not be exposed to excessive heat. __________________ 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

05-01-2011, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Pilot does the same. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

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05-01-2011, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
jeff5330 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW PA Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That could be a possibility except I was running the vent and AC on the second trip. I also checked the light inside the compartment to make sure it wasn't on.

05-01-2011, 04:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeff5330 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW PA Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Then I guess I won't be able to keep chocolate in there then.

08-09-2011, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
namlee78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arcadia, California Posts: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 2008 EX-L does the same and freaking irritating me. I went to two different dealer and they said also normal even if it is not warm, it is freaking HOT! Asked me to pay $110.00 to look at it even I have non power-train warranty. Dang it!!! someday I will pay and check it out to have peace of mind.

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