Rattle In The Right Rear - Honda Pilot

mrvincent · 12-09-2002, 09:45 PM

Ok, so who has experienced this problem? It has been described as sounding like a Ping-Pong ball in the back or a Golf Ball rolling around in the back cup-holder, or just a rattle noise that is NOT gas tank sloshing.

This problem, as you all know, has a "most interesting" thread in the "Problems" forum, but a simple yes or no would do fine here.

For me the answer is "YES". But only under certain circumstances(some bumps and some uneven roads).

agw1 · 12-10-2002, 10:48 AM

Yes

Call American Honda 800-999-1009. Maybe they'll have a clue.

john · 12-10-2002, 11:07 AM

Nope, none.

Evergreen · 12-10-2002, 11:56 AM

I haven't experienced this or the scrunch and my cargo cover is working fine.

Evergreen

bakerlar · 12-10-2002, 05:43 PM

almost 6K miles and not the first rattle, scrunch or whatever.

bakerlar

ablatt · 12-13-2002, 08:36 AM

Turn off the radio and the climate control.

Drive over a quiet moderately bumpy side road at 15-20 mph.

Listen for a rattling from the right rear wheel well area as you go over the bumps.

You will hear it the most when there is are a number of moderate bumps in a row.

It sounds/feels like a rattle caused by the wheel/shock movement and is clearly there above and beyond the regular tire noise.

It sound like "tuk tuk tuk", "tuk tuk tuk".

Dallas · 12-13-2002, 09:20 AM

Four doors a scrunchin'
Three service advisors
Two saggy front seats
And a rattle from the right rear!

GGRRRRR!

That rattle sounds like a golf ball in the right rear door pocket.

The scrunch? Oh it just sounds like the Devil.

Dallas

bakerlar · 12-14-2002, 12:04 AM

Over 5K miles - alls quiet when everything is off - no rattles, no scrunch, no problems.

bakerlar

macbethderham · 12-14-2002, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ablatt
Turn off the radio and the climate control.

Drive over a quiet moderately bumpy side road at 15-20 mph.

Listen for a rattling from the right rear wheel well area as you go over the bumps.

You will hear it the most when there is are a number of moderate bumps in a row.

It sounds/feels like a rattle caused by the wheel/shock movement and is clearly there above and beyond the regular tire noise.

It sound like "tuk tuk tuk", "tuk tuk tuk".

Took the Pilot out this morning, on NYC roads. I drove froward, and backward, on smooth and rough, concrete and asphalt, hit a pothole that would swallow an Accord, went over some speed bumps, kept the climate control off, tried seats down and up, drove in right circles and left circles, applied gentle brakes over bumps and found--nothing. Not a rattle, creak, scrunch, jingle, tuk tuk tuk...nada.

It's a good thing, too. I hate car rattles and squeaks. Ablatt, I feel your frustration, but I don't feel your rattle. I hope you find the source and cure it.

ablatt · 12-14-2002, 12:55 PM

Consider yourself lucky, macbeth.

You are part of the 60% in this small poll so far, that does not have the rattle.

But if the 40% number holds up for those of us that do, that's pretty high.

mohiuddin · 12-16-2002, 08:45 AM

Fasten all 4 screws to the rear license plate holder!!
Noticed the noise when driving back from the dealership, there were only two (top) screws holding the temporary tag. Drove back to the dealership the next morning and got all 4 screws. No more rattling.

View Poll Results: Rattle In Right Rear
Yes - Even if intermittent	10	37.04%
No- Never a rattle	17	62.96%
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12-09-2002, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrvincent Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rattle In The Right Rear Ok, so who has experienced this problem? It has been described as sounding like a Ping-Pong ball in the back or a Golf Ball rolling around in the back cup-holder, or just a rattle noise that is NOT gas tank sloshing. This problem, as you all know, has a "most interesting" thread in the "Problems" forum, but a simple yes or no would do fine here. For me the answer is "YES". But only under certain circumstances(some bumps and some uneven roads). __________________ 2003 EX Taffeta White

12-10-2002, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Evergreen Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York, New York Posts: 144 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I haven't experienced this or the scrunch and my cargo cover is working fine. Evergreen __________________ 2003 Evergreen Pearl EX-L named "Mean Joe", Panasonic LV-60 DVD, Rear Mud Guards, Cargo Cover, Weathertech Mats, 2 Car Seats, 1 Gallon Size Ziploc Plastic (Barf) Bags (for the 3 year old) and Dramamine chewables.

12-13-2002, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
ablatt Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 94 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to listen for the Rattle! Turn off the radio and the climate control. Drive over a quiet moderately bumpy side road at 15-20 mph. Listen for a rattling from the right rear wheel well area as you go over the bumps. You will hear it the most when there is are a number of moderate bumps in a row. It sounds/feels like a rattle caused by the wheel/shock movement and is clearly there above and beyond the regular tire noise. It sound like "tuk tuk tuk", "tuk tuk tuk".

12-13-2002, 09:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dallas Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 80 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Four doors a scrunchin' Three service advisors Two saggy front seats And a rattle from the right rear! GGRRRRR! That rattle sounds like a golf ball in the right rear door pocket. The scrunch? Oh it just sounds like the Devil. Dallas __________________ Sagebrush EX-L Nav with Wonder Woman hanging from the rearview mirror. Yep...gay.

12-10-2002, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
agw1 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes Call American Honda 800-999-1009. Maybe they'll have a clue.

12-10-2002, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
john Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Beacon, New York Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nope, none.

12-10-2002, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
bakerlar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Columbus, Wisconsin Posts: 186 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	almost 6K miles and not the first rattle, scrunch or whatever. bakerlar

12-14-2002, 12:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
bakerlar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Columbus, Wisconsin Posts: 186 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Over 5K miles - alls quiet when everything is off - no rattles, no scrunch, no problems. bakerlar

12-14-2002, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
ablatt Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 94 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	macbeth Consider yourself lucky, macbeth. You are part of the 60% in this small poll so far, that does not have the rattle. But if the 40% number holds up for those of us that do, that's pretty high.

12-16-2002, 08:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
mohiuddin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fasten all 4 screws to the rear license plate holder!! Noticed the noise when driving back from the dealership, there were only two (top) screws holding the temporary tag. Drove back to the dealership the next morning and got all 4 screws. No more rattling.

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