I got one in the mail today. Sorry, I'm not very intelligent... If I do nothing and my Pilot develops the problem, I just take it to the dealer and they fix it?

 

As long as the problem is related to this and it is within 8 years. My 2010 had this problem last week. 54k miles on the odo. Dealer fixed it. Have plans to keep it 10+ years but will now have to give that some second thoughts.

 

So to those with a HondaCare 8 year extended warranty, the settlement means nothing ....as they have already paid for engine failure coverage regardless of the cause.

 

bingo!

 

Just received notification of class action suit against honda for a misfire problem. The problem affects 2009-2013 Pilots plus other hondas with V6 VCM-2 engines. The misfire generates one or more of the following trouble codes (DTC): P0301,P0302,P0303,or P0304. I own a 2012 EXL with 12000 miles and have had zero problems. Has anyone else received this letter?

 

I received the letter

 

Never heard of it.

 

No, and I have a trouble-free 2013 since February.

 

Excessive Oil Consumption in Honda Engines | HondaProblems.com

 

Excessive Oil Consumption in Honda Engines | HondaProblems.com

Looks like a site set up by some lawyers just enticing people to complain about their cars. Even a section about uncomfortable seats in the Accord. It is always the lawyers that come out on top of a lawsuit like this.

 

Yes, I just received the same notice. I own a 2013, and so far as I know, don't have this issue. I understood that you need a receipt of repair and once you sue you give up any rights to further repairs on that particular issue. Further more, I haven't seen any misfire issues discussed on this forum. I wonder what the story is?

 

http://www.piloteers.org/forums/70-...9-2011-pilot/48953-class-action-lawsuit-pilot-v-6-mis-fire-papers-received.html

 

Received mine yesterday. From what I read, this seems to be a bigger issue with 09-11 Pilots. They had a software update for this and other issues late in model year '11 (my early 2012 didn't have the update).

I haven't heard/read of this issue in either 2012 or 2013's. That being said, the later models might not have enough miles on them yet....

 

Misfire Class Action Suit

I got two letters yesterday, one for my 2013 Pilot and the other for my 2008 Odyssey. Lucky me. But so far I haven't had any problems with either vehicle. The 2008 has about 40,000 miles.

 

I got two letters yesterday, one for my 2013 Pilot and the other for my 2008 Odyssey. Lucky me. But so far I haven't had any problems with either vehicle. The 2008 has about 40,000 miles.

I only got one letter, but it doesn't specify which vehicle, although both my Pilot & my Odyssey are on the list of impacted vehicles.

 

After discovering that our 2010 Pilot suffers from the same oil consumption issue I will be reluctant to take it to the dealer. I'd rather add a quart every so often then have my Pilot flagged in their database as a problem vehicle. This way if we ever trade it in it won't have a black mark in its record. Something to think about...

 

Um.... ok makes perfect sense. Or when the plugs foul, you can get it fixed. That makes more sense before the extended warranty runs out. I would look into it now before you do more damage.

 

I received one too but, I haven't had any misfire issues. I have had the hesitation issue in traffic but, it looks like I have fixed that issue on mine. The brake switch plunger was barely touching my brake pedal. I adjusted it like it should be and haven't had any issues since then.

 

Interesting. I had this problem as well. They adjusted the pedal in some way to bring it within spec. No issue since. I too finally received the letter. My 2013 runs great.. so far with almost 10K miles.

 

Received my letter. No problems yet on my 2012. Just passed 16K. From what I understand, if you choose to do nothing, the warranty for this problem is extended and is covered for up to 8 years from the purchase/lease date. If you have had to make out of pocket repairs, you must submit receipts in order to reclaim your funds. If you choose to do nothing, you give up your right to further sue Honda over this issue in the future, but are covered none the less.

 

How come some people are getting notices and not others?
Is it directed to certain Pilots or all Pilot by year?
I have 2013 Pilot built in March 2013 but no notice.

 

Wait for it....2013's are included

 

I received the letter, but haven't had any issues with my engine.

 

Saw this on Autoblog today:
Honda settles class-action lawsuit over oil-burning V6s - Autoblog

Apparently they are extending powertrain warranty to 8 years from purchase day with no miles limit.
Covered Pilot model years 2008-2013

Does it mean the re-engineered VCM out of this issue for 2014?

 

EZP, no - the VCM is in the 2014, and probably here to stay for the 2015s since it's in the new 14 MDX. I test drove the new MDX for about 20 minutes and didn't notice the VCM shudder/vibe that's present in my Pilot, but I went on the MDX owners website and there are folks on there complaining about it also among other problems that are to be expected with new model releases.

 

Sorry I did not say it clearly. Shouda said:
Does it mean they re-engineered this issue out of VCM for 2014 pilot?

As settlement class includes up to 2013 models, what this means for 2014 models equipped with these same VCM engines? Will this issue continue to surface in those 2014 and later Pilots as this is a design issue inherent to these VCM engines. Or Honda figured out long term solution?

 

I got my notice as well, and have had no issues. Only problem I've ever had was a dead battery that was a one-time occurrence (so far) with no known cause as of yet.

I plan on doing nothing and just taking the extra warranty.

 

I just had to replace the second battery on my 2010. Thankfully that was within the warranty of the battery itself, but the vehicle is on its 3rd battery now which seems excessive.

 

I also received the notice but thankfully no problem.

 

If they are extending the power train warranty then the Honda extended warranty starts to look less attractive as this is the most expensive part of the repair. I assume both engine and transmission is included...

 

You assume wrong. The extension of the engine warranty only covers damage from a specific event as identified by certain listed trouble codes as identified in the complaint and settlement by Honda. The transmission has no part in this warranty extension.

 

Got the same papers yesterday. Should I bring my parents' Pilot to the dealer with these papers for them to fix it?

 

I got the letter yesterday and have a problem free 2012 Pilot. I hope it stays problem free.

 

I got the papers in the mail a few days ago for my 2011. Sigh. The Check Engine Light came on several months ago and I took it into the dealer. Said it had to "be reset", computer this or that. Make sure the gas cap was screwed on tight. Since it was under 3 year warranty, no problem. I asked him what if it comes on again after warranty, "bout $100" to reset it. Reset what? Paranoid? But now this notice has me thinking there's something more. It's do in for oil change...I think I'll bring in the notice and ask if there's anything they want to look at now.

 

I got the papers in the mail a few days ago for my 2011. Sigh. The Check Engine Light came on several months ago and I took it into the dealer. Said it had to "be reset", computer this or that. Make sure the gas cap was screwed on tight. Since it was under 3 year warranty, no problem. I asked him what if it comes on again after warranty, "bout $100" to reset it. Reset what? Paranoid? But now this notice has me thinking there's something more. It's do in for oil change...I think I'll bring in the notice and ask if there's anything they want to look at now.

I received my papers as well,but I ended up diagnosing the common cylinder 3 misfire with a broken plug electrode,purchased a new plug,cleared the codes and has been fine for 5 months now.Should I take it into the dealer anyway with these papers to fix the related issues or is it a lost cause?