Would you have bought a Pilot if you knew about the starting problems? - Honda Pilot

PQSpin · 01-26-2004, 07:43 AM

Yes, I still would have bought the Pilot
No, I would stay as far away from the Pilot as possible
not sure, would like to know more

jay · 01-26-2004, 08:45 AM

I've hard the starting problem twice in 20 months, both times with tremps in the 40s, but while using the "winter gas" that's sold here from November to February.

I've had the other starting problem three times. It stars up so quietly that you think it didn't start, and grind the starter trying again to start it. I did that again yesterday.

Would I buy a Pilot again, absolutely.

**colorider** · 01-26-2004, 09:09 AM

Oh boy!!!! Another poll on "starting problems"!! I think this makes at least 3 of em.............

jay · 01-26-2004, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by colorider
Oh boy!!!! Another poll on "starting problems"!! I think this makes at least 3 of em.............

About the same number as gas mileage polls.

ramirami · 01-26-2004, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by jay
About the same number as gas mileage polls.

ya....guess when you buy a new car and it does'nt start it is a big deal....the surprising thing for me is that I had the starting problem for the first month I bought it (02/03) ...and it went away...so I thought it was weather related....but I have'nt had it again even this year...so who know

4603pba · 01-26-2004, 12:39 PM

What starter problems? I have had my Pilot since June 2002 and I have not had a problem starting it. Now have almost 30,000 miles.

PQSpin · 01-26-2004, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by 4603pba
What starter problems? I have had my Pilot since June 2002 and I have not had a problem starting it. Now have almost 30,000 miles.

That great to hear!

I hope that it is not a widespread problem.

mtbenson · 01-26-2004, 01:11 PM

Insert key.
Turn key.
Engine fires right up.
Away I go.
What starting problem?

mooz · 01-26-2004, 01:26 PM

starts every time, no front wheel vibration design problem, scrunch, or bad silver paint. shweet machine

PQSpin · 01-26-2004, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by mooz
starts every time, no front wheel vibration design problem, scrunch, or bad silver paint. shweet machine

I am happy to read the past few posts. Thank you for the posts. I feel a lot better now.

sblvro · 01-26-2004, 01:54 PM

what starting problem? it starts all the time like my 1988 mitsu galant sigma would start all the time

rtresco · 01-26-2004, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami
....the surprising thing for me is that I had the starting problem for the first month I bought it (02/03) ...and it went away...so I thought it was weather related....but I have'nt had it again even this year...

Same here, rami... got mine 01/03.

74PILOTMOM · 01-26-2004, 02:34 PM

I'd buy her again. I've had my Pilot just over a year now, and it's failed to start on the 1st try about 4 times total. And I think it has only happened when I turn her too soon.

I'd say NO if it was a problem that left me stranded with a dead Pilot, but it always starts on the 2nd try. Plus, Honda's excellent customer service leads me to believe that if it's something serious, Honda WILL take care of their people with a recall.

edwelly · 01-26-2004, 02:37 PM

yep, I love my Pilot - but I do think I start the vehicle too soon. I wish I would wait until the buzzer stopped but I forget each time...
---edwelly

btk467 · 01-26-2004, 02:56 PM

Yes.

I had starting problem twice for 4 month but all of them related to less than quarter a tank of gas.

View Poll Results: Would you have bought a Pilot if you knew about the starting problems?
Yes, I still would have bought the Pilot	27	75.00%
No way, I'd stay as far away from the Pilot as possible	4	11.11%
Not sure, I'd like to know more	5	13.89%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

01-26-2004, 07:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
PQSpin Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southern New England Posts: 359 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would you have bought a Pilot if you knew about the starting problems? Yes, I still would have bought the Pilot No, I would stay as far away from the Pilot as possible not sure, would like to know more

01-26-2004, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've hard the starting problem twice in 20 months, both times with tremps in the 40s, but while using the "winter gas" that's sold here from November to February. I've had the other starting problem three times. It stars up so quietly that you think it didn't start, and grind the starter trying again to start it. I did that again yesterday. Would I buy a Pilot again, absolutely. __________________ 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

01-26-2004, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,770 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh boy!!!! Another poll on "starting problems"!! I think this makes at least 3 of em............. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

01-26-2004, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
4603pba Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: fairview texas Posts: 423 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What starter problems? I have had my Pilot since June 2002 and I have not had a problem starting it. Now have almost 30,000 miles. __________________ RedRock Pearl EX-L Sun Roof All Weather mats Cargo cover Michelin CT Splash Guards 6 diskCD Changer

01-26-2004, 01:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
mtbenson Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northwest PA Posts: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Insert key. Turn key. Engine fires right up. Away I go. What starting problem? __________________ 2004 Honda Pilot LX (red), 2005 Subaru Forester X, 1999 BMW R1100GS, 2000 KTM 400 SXC, 2000 Cannondale F700

01-26-2004, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
mooz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 225 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	starts every time, no front wheel vibration design problem, scrunch, or bad silver paint. shweet machine __________________ exlss

01-26-2004, 01:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 1,985 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what starting problem? it starts all the time like my 1988 mitsu galant sigma would start all the time __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

01-26-2004, 02:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ABSOLUTELY I'd buy her again. I've had my Pilot just over a year now, and it's failed to start on the 1st try about 4 times total. And I think it has only happened when I turn her too soon. I'd say NO if it was a problem that left me stranded with a dead Pilot, but it always starts on the 2nd try. Plus, Honda's excellent customer service leads me to believe that if it's something serious, Honda WILL take care of their people with a recall. __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

01-26-2004, 02:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
edwelly Space For Rent Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 213 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yep, I love my Pilot - but I do think I start the vehicle too soon. I wish I would wait until the buzzer stopped but I forget each time... ---edwelly

01-26-2004, 02:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
btk467 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 65 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	YES Yes. I had starting problem twice for 4 month but all of them related to less than quarter a tank of gas. __________________ 2008 Pilot SE-RES: chrome package, protection package, digital MP3 changer, Backup sensors with LCD monitor, roof rack, hood protector 2007 Honda Fit Sport AT Orange : OEM mats 2006 Honda CR-V EX-L Traded 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Traded 2002 Honda CR-V EX Traded 2000 Honda CR-V LX Traded 1999 Honda Civic LX Traded 1992 Toyota Tercel Sold

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