NHTSA Complaint #10480702 — 2005 HONDA PILOT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10480702
Vehicle	2005 HONDA PILOT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 12, 2012
Date Filed	October 16, 2012
Mileage	97,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID MIXED. AS A RESULT, THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ON ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

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