NHTSA Complaint #10496020 — 2005 HONDA PILOT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10496020
Vehicle	2005 HONDA PILOT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 4, 2013
Date Filed	January 31, 2013
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED TO RISE. I STOPPED THE CAR AND FOUND THE RADIATOR HAD FAILED INTERNALLY. THE COOLANT WAS MIXING WITH THE ATF. ALL THE ATF FITTINGS TO THE RADIATOR SHOWED SIGNS OF RUSTING. IN MY OPINION THE RADIATOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING ARE FAULTY. *TR

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