You could mention it to your dealer - they may replace it under goodwill if it is a common problem. It's only a $62 part. Link

 

Great idea thanks - I didn't think it would be that inexpensive.

 

I doubt its actually leather. Betcha its pleather aka Vinyl.

 

Rocky is correct it isn't leather. I had mine replaced with actual black leather piece I found on ebay. Took it to a upholstery shop and for 12 bucks they secured it on my center console. It looks great and cost was minimal. I believe there is a prior post I made on this subject with some pics.

 

2009 Honda Pilot leather started bubbling



Hi, I am new to this post. My 2009 EX-L is having the same problem. I have the The leather over the front seat console cover also started to bubble. In addition, both the driver and passenger side door leather panels also started to bubble. This is driving me crazy because we are also out of warranty. How were you able to resolve this problem. or are there anyone else with the same issue??

 

I had the same issue with my 2009 Honda Pilot ex-l. I had to get it reupholstered. The person who replaced it mentioned that Honda used some cheap vinyl. I would bet the same cheap vinyl is used on the door. Its a shame that such cheap material is used on a car that cost so much!

 

Did the doors and center panel have to get upholstered or only the center panel?

 

My center console is doing the same thing. I had an idea that if I place a thin liquid glue in a syringe I could then inject the glue into the bubble area, then hold the vinyl down and hope it sticks back down. I have not tried this yet.

Any other ideas out there?

 

One thing to consider is just replacing the center console with a new one. If you go to Bernardi Honda Parts they are less than $70.00.

 

Wow. I'm having the same problem with my Pilot. I thought about the glue too but at this point it seems to be a problem since several members are having the same issue.

 

You could get a real replacemnet leather cover. As an example a quick search on eBay has them for $35.00-40.00

2009 2013 Honda Pilot Black Real Leather Console Lid Armrest Cover | eBay

 

If this is a wide spread issue then Honda should take care of it. Im not sure the protocol to follow but I am definitely going to the dealer and bringing it to their attention. Hopefully they will do something about it.

 

Ebay - Center Console Cover Replacment

I have the same "bubble" problem as well. I just ordered this replacement cover material on Ebay which is real leather, not sure what it will look like, but I will post pictures once I receive and install it. Price was cheap enough so I thought it was worth a shot.

2009 2013 Honda Pilot Gray Real Leather Console LID Armrest Cover | eBay

Anyone have any good ideas on replacing a cracked fog light lens?

Thanks.

 

I have the same "bubble" problem as well. I just ordered this replacement cover material on Ebay which is real leather, not sure what it will look like, but I will post pictures once I receive and install it. Price was cheap enough so I thought it was worth a shot.

2009 2013 Honda Pilot Gray Real Leather Console LID Armrest Cover | eBay

Anyone have any good ideas on replacing a cracked fog light lens?

Thanks.

The only thing that concerns me, is you have to install the new leather cover. I would assume you would use some contact cement and stretch the new cover on.

Please post before & after pictures when you are done (and maybe a review).

REGARDING Fog Light: here is a thread on that (it looks like you have to replace the complete light). http://www.piloteers.org/forums/70-2009-2011-pilot/25822-cracked-fog-light-lenses.html

 

Leather Center Console Cover Replacment Review

Ok, here is the review of the leather center console replacment trim piece you can buy on ebay for about $45.

First understand all you will receive is a piece of leather cut out and stitched to be fitted over the console lid once you remove the original piece of vinyl.

The color match is excellent, the added stitching is a nice touch and looks more high end. I was very pleased with this solution and it is well worth the money and minimal effort.

Highly recommended upgrade/fix.

1. Completely removed the console lid.
2. Remove the 80+ staples that hold the original vinyl down with a small screw driver.
3. Use pliers as needed to pull the staples from the plastic console lid.
4. Carefully and slowly peel the vinyl cover off the foam backing of the console lid.
5. Position the new leather piece be sure to line up the stitching for the right fit.
6. Using a construction grade stapler (not an office stapler) staple down the edges with the stitching first so it does not shift, work from center out.
7. Do the same for the top and bottom console edges.
8. Reassemble and install.

I found this fairly easy as long as you took your time and worked the leather (pull and stretch) into the right spot.

It took me about 30-40 minutes start to finish and I rushed due to a baseball draft I needed to attend.

After I finished I immediately checked my oil

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Thanks Autoguy!
I was checking my oil when I saw your post.

Your info helped, going to do the same.

 

Nice job, thanks for the review.

I would say more but I need to check my oil to

 

Such a disappoint its been buying a Honda.

Defective mirror and defective bushing and headlights that were not honored under warranty and now poor interior craftsman ship.

Ill stick to American from here on it. At least I'd expect it...

Thanks for the eBay link. I my buy and see if the local upholster can fasten for me for a few bucks.

 

Very interesting DIY upgrade....pulling the trigger in few hours...I love using staples ( in my last theater room project - i used about 6000 staples )

Just wondering hows the Black color...to make sure it match the Black interior...

 

We need to see this theater room. Always been a hobby of mine.

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Anyone else had this happen? The leather over the front seat console cover has started to separate on my 2009 Touring. It started as a small bubble, then a second bubble, then the bubbles connected into a long and longer area. It's about a 3/8 inch wide and 2 inches long.

Since I'm out of warranty I guess I'll remove the cover and take it to an upholstery shop.

Mobro, I replaced my center console cover with an actual black leather piece I bought on ebay. Results were great and easy to do. Here is a pic so you can see.

 

I just ordered arm rests and center console piece myself.

 

That looks nice Joe. I ended up buying a replacement a few years ago. so far so good. It started bubbling at about 45,000 miles of my arm resting on it. It was completely shredded withing a few months. The replacement has been good so far. I'm at 155k now. But the door arm rests have disintegrated! I wonder if you have to get the whole door panel or just the "leather" parts.

 

That looks nice Joe. I ended up buying a replacement a few years ago. so far so good. It started bubbling at about 45,000 miles of my arm resting on it. It was completely shredded withing a few months. The replacement has been good so far. I'm at 155k now. But the door arm rests have disintegrated! I wonder if you have to get the whole door panel or just the "leather" parts.

mobro, you can order just the door arm rests only. No need to order the entire door panel. I exchanged my original grey door arm rests for the black ones from a totaled 2013 Pilot. But I actually looked up the part number on HondaPartsDeals.com. But Bernardi Honda has them two.

 

You can buy just the PL-leather parts at the dealer
I ordered real leather pieces on ebay for less than $40.

 

Here's mine.

 

Here's mine.

This one matches the grey very nicely. Anyone have a link to this one for sale or another one that matches the grey?

 

Mine seperated aswell... waiting on the real leather replacement to come in. Ill see if I can make a video on youtube or something. Going to change out my vtm4 and power steering aswell

 

Fixed my 2010 Touring 2WD today. Genuine leather console cover cost $18.99 from ebay: Gray Real Leather Console Lid Armrest Cover Fits 09 13 Honda Pilot | eBay

I watched a few videos on YouTube to develop a plan of attack and went to the Ace Hardware in town and bought some Loctite Pro 300 Heavy Duty spray adhesive. I had my wife help me so we could stretch and apply pressure from opposing sides. It came out great!

To remove the console cover, there were four screws on the underside; it resisted coming off, so I gently pried the cover apart from the lid with a wooden stick (about the size of a Popsicle stick but thicker). It then exposed the four screws attaching the hinge to the lid.

The leather cover comes folded up, so I used my clothes iron on the linen/steam setting to iron out the creases from the back side of the cover (I didn't want to apply the hot iron to the finished surface). As another member mentioned, you remove the old cover by prying out about a hundred staples. The can of Loctite advises using a double coat of adhesive on porous surfaces, and that's what I did. I sprayed it on nice and heavy. Next I'm going to research what it's going to take in terms of labor to replace that nasty vinyl they put on the door armrests that have the same issue.

 

If you have a set of spring clamps, I would advice digging them out before you glue on the leather cover. I will make it nice and tight, especially where you have to fold under the double-stitched French seams. I only could find one of our clamps, and I wished I had at least four of them.

 

Its a shame that such cheap material is used on a car that cost so much!

I was thinking the same thing! The 2011 is my second Pilot (the first was a 2003; this is my fifth Honda purchased new). The "leather" on the two front armrests, the console cover, and now the door itself are bubbling and wrinkling. The vehicle has been lightly used and well-maintained - no climbing kids, usually a one-person commuter, yet the problem started when the car was less than three years old. Have always loved Honda, but they really disappointed me on this one!