[TexanPiloteer]

Hi, got it. I was the same way with my pilot when I purchased it( 2013 used) 🙂. Congratulations!!!!! My suggestion is to be on top of the maintenance items, air filter/pollen filter, oil changes, transmission oil changes. Check the fluid levels in the engine bay and tire pressure 🙂

Apologies for the delayed response. Got the cracking sound issue yesterday and have been super irritated with it. Hopefully it will get fixed. I am still under the original warranty.

 

[TexanPiloteer]

TexanPiloteer ** Go to Customer Service & Car Owner Information | Honda. Scroll down until you see the Contact US section. Call them ask how can you get on their email list to have coupons sent to you.

* I entered this in Google: Honda pilot issues 2020 Honda Pilot Problems and Complaints - 19 Issues

2020 Honda Pilot - problems, statistics, and analysis

Statistics of the reported problems of the 2020 Pilot vehicles. The reliability study of the 2020 Pilot cars.

www.carproblemzoo.com

https://www.cars.com/research/honda-pilot-2020/consumer-reviews/ One of the reviews the Honda owner discusses the engine knocking noise

If you are not comfortable with the Honda dealership, set up a relationship with another dealership.

* The following links are on Recalls for 2020 Pilot that I Googled::

2020 HONDA Pilot

Read all complaints, recalls and other safety issues for 2020 HONDA Pilot

www.autosafety.org

https://www.cars.com/research/honda-pilot-2020/recalls/

https://www.kbb.com/honda/pilot/2020/recall/

2020 Honda Pilot Safety Recalls - Autoblog

View recall reports to see if the 2020 Pilot was recalled for safety-related defects or non-compliance with U.S. safety standards.

www.autoblog.com

2020 Honda Pilot Recalls and Notable TSBs - VehicleHistory

Worried your 2020 Honda Pilot might have a recall? Great news, Vehicle History has your back. Here’s everything you need to know.

www.vehiclehistory.com

Vehicle Detail Search - 2021 HONDA PILOT SUV AWD | NHTSA

www.nhtsa.gov

Please find any Technical Safety Bulletins on your Pilot....

A long time ago, I was stationed in San Antonio area!

Thank you so much for the detailed response. Are you still in San Antonio? Please say yes, I will happily drive to you 🙂

 

[Captain Travel2]

Thank you so much for the detailed response. Are you still in San Antonio? Please say yes, I will happily drive to you 🙂

No, Texan. When I got out of the military (1979), I drove around America for 30 days in my MG Midget-Covered 7,000 miles. Came back East to NJ, then my home state. Twenty years ago, I moved one state West. Since my Texas days, I have been on a wild ride in life-turning multiple dreams to goals, then into reality! I like to provide links to help people learn more-including myself. I keep a copy of links for future use. You can actually change the FOB battery by yourself-the dealer overcharges for replacing the battery.

 

[Nail Grease]

I’m assuming this is an LX or an EX-L 2wd model Pilot with a 6-speed transmission since it requires an ATF change at 30k miles?
The reason I ask is that the history of the 6-speed in Honda Pilots is not exactly without trouble, although by 2020 most of the issues were under control. But there are a couple of factors that remains my concern. One is the ATF (Honda DW-1), and it’s ability to protect the transmission in hot climates, which can be made worse in stop and go traffic, driving in hilly terrain or when towing. I’d recommend that anyone who owns a 6-speed Pilot in any of these situations to add a transmission cooler to your vehicle and drain and fill the ATF every 3rd oil change. The 2nd thing I’d do is disable the VCM. Cylinder deactivation may save a few bucks on fuel long term, but it also adversely affects the reliability and longevity of the vehicle. I use S-VCM.

S-VCM Controller - Disable VCM / deactivate VCM and stop ECO in Honda Acura

Deactivate Honda VCM in 3.5L V6 SOHC engines. The S-VCM Controller is an automobile grade, high precision tool that can reliably disable VCM 100% of the time, and would safely bypass in case the engine overheats. It does not use a fixed resistor or manually adjusted potentiometer, and is a much...

www.svcmcontroller.com

If I couldn’t do my own maintenance, I’d go to the dealership, especially since it’s under warranty. Firestone never.

 

[Captain Travel2]

I’m assuming this is an LX or an EX-L 2wd model Pilot with a 6-speed transmission since it requires an ATF change at 30k miles?
The reason I ask is that the history of the 6-speed in Honda Pilots is not exactly without trouble, although by 2020 most of the issues were under control. But there are a couple of factors that remains my concern. One is the ATF (Honda DW-1), and it’s ability to protect the transmission in hot climates, which can be made worse in stop and go traffic, driving in hilly terrain or when towing. I’d recommend that anyone who owns a 6-speed Pilot in any of these situations to add a transmission cooler to your vehicle and drain and fill the ATF every 3rd oil change. The 2nd thing I’d do is disable the VCM. Cylinder deactivation may save a few bucks on fuel long term, but it also adversely affects the reliability and longevity of the vehicle. I use S-VCM.

S-VCM Controller - Disable VCM / deactivate VCM and stop ECO in Honda Acura

Deactivate Honda VCM in 3.5L V6 SOHC engines. The S-VCM Controller is an automobile grade, high precision tool that can reliably disable VCM 100% of the time, and would safely bypass in case the engine overheats. It does not use a fixed resistor or manually adjusted potentiometer, and is a much...

www.svcmcontroller.com

If I couldn’t do my own maintenance, I’d go to the dealership, especially since it’s under warranty. Firestone never.

Nail Grease, I thank you for your patronage on this board and giving your professional opinion on how to maintain the cars/SUV's! I own a 2017 Pilot EX-L with about 18,250 miles ( bought new). I really value your opinion and I thank you for sharing it with us!

 

[xGS]

Nail Grease, I thank you for your patronage on this board and giving your professional opinion on how to maintain the cars/SUV's! I own a 2017 Pilot EX-L with about 18,250 miles ( bought new). I really value your opinion and I thank you for sharing it with us!

"Professional" opinion?
Is Nail Grease a professional/trained/certified Honda technician?

 

[Nail Grease]

Nail Grease, I thank you for your patronage on this board and giving your professional opinion on how to maintain the cars/SUV's! I own a 2017 Pilot EX-L with about 18,250 miles ( bought new). I really value your opinion and I thank you for sharing it with us!

"Professional" opinion?
Is Nail Grease a professional/trained/certified Honda technician?

Certainly not a certified Honda technician. I’d be glad to take any criticism in any advice I’ve given. That’s how we all learn.

 

[xGS]

Certainly not a certified Honda technician.

ASE certified, perhaps?