Honda Pilot First generation (U387) (2007 - 2010)

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First generation (U387) of Honda Pilot has been in production since 2007 by 2010.
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Honda Pilot First generation (U387) dimensions and specs
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First generation (U387) | |
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | J35Z4, 3.5L V-6, 250 HP, 253 lb/ft |
J35Z1, 3.5L V-6, 244 HP, 240 lb/ft | |
J35A9, 3.5L V-6, 247 HP, 245 lb/ft | |
Length | 188 - 190.9 in |
Width | 77.5 - 78.5 in |
Height | 70.1 - 72.7 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 - 109.2 in |
Curb weight | 4264 - 4590 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 8 |
Front hip room | 57.5 - 58.6 in |
Rear hip room | 56.6 - 56.9 in |
Front Headroom | 39.3 - 41.9 in |
Rear Headroom | 39.1 - 40.1 in |
Front shoulder room | 61.5 - 61.6 in |
Rear shoulder room | 61.4 - 62.2 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 20.4 - 21 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 15 - 18/20 - 24 |
Payload capacity | 1322 lb |
Towing capacity | 3500 - 4500 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.2 - 8.9 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.3 - 16.8 sec |
Honda Pilot Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda Pilot First generation (U387) production period from 2007 to 2010 drivers have reported 493 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ENGINE, SUSPENSION.
Model Year | Complaints |
2010 Pilot |
97
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2009 Pilot |
115
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2008 Pilot |
106
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2007 Pilot |
175
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. the contact stated that while making a right turn another vehicle crashed... |
133
~ 30299 miles |
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the bolt on the... |
63
~ 82745 miles |
SUSPENSION noticed that my pilot was vibrating after taking it in for a routine oil change at speeds from 45-60mph. took... |
34
~ 65505 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 honda pilot touring hit a bump in the road and the abs and vsa sensor wires were severed causing... |
33
~ 70514 miles |
POWER TRAIN my vehicle has about 145k miles. for a couple years now it has shuddered when accelerating between 25-40 mph. feels... |
29
~ 84115 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES significant steering wheel vibration when applying the brakes while going downhill on highway 160 in colorado. took the vehicle to... |
26
~ 40017 miles |
STEERING my vehicle is a 2010 honda pilot touring. the body of the steering wheel has a hole in the plastic... |
25
~ 42753 miles |
SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated that the driver's seat was falling off the track and... |
25
~ 87040 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 2 mph and attempting... |
23
~ 75712 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE a lady hit my car she was pulling out of a parking spot in a supermarket without looking my car... |
21
~ 74193 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving and a car went around me on the road. it had just started freezing rain and when... |
19
~ 72566 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER there is a design flaw in the 2010 honda pilot in which the condenser in placed within a position that... |
16
~ 95645 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle began skidding... |
15
~ 78763 miles |
TIRES we were told during a routine rotate and balance service that the tires had cracks in the sidewall and tread... |
15
~ 37716 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2010 honda pilot lx 2wd. i purchased on dec 12 2009. the brake pedal sometime feel soft. i have to |
12
~ 27523 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. when attempting to start the vehicle it exhibited a no-start condition. the... |
12
~ 32711 miles |
STRUCTURE 2008 honda pilot with design quirks. consumer states that the vehicle was missing two valve caps rear mud flaps were... |
7
~ 25947 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. the contact stated that the headlight bulbs needed to be replaced every... |
5
~ 27400 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM engine seized at 109.369mi unexpectedly on the highway with regular maintenance and clean full oil and gasoline. honda is aware... |
5
~ 108069 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER car windshield cracked without impact or visible trauma. a large crack appeared in the car windshield after car was parked... |
5
~ 89305 miles |
SEAT BELTS i was driving and a car went around me on the road. it had just started freezing rain and when... |
5
~ 94239 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN discovered massive weeping of transmission fluid from the case after 3700 miles. automobile was purchased new with 9 miles on |
5
~ 14854 miles |
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. the contact stated that while having a set of winter tires installed... |
4
~ 43000 miles |
VISIBILITY i bought a 2010 honda pilot touring edition 2wd and both of its side mirrors have vibrations most pronounce when... |
4
~ 10125 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving on a freeway a truck kicked up a rock. the rock bounced back and under my vehicle. i... |
4
~ 28300 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought a new 2009 honda pilot two month ago. i have driven 1350 miles on it. i could not... |
4
~ 14738 miles |
EQUIPMENT 2009 honda pilot has a brake system problem. the car can't be stop fast enough it needs a very long... |
4
~ 13265 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE driving along at normal highway speeds and the emission management indicator light started blinking. took vehicle to honda dealership for... |
3
~ 22133 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. the contact stated that the interior courtesy map lights would not illuminate.... |
3
~ 79667 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated while driving at speeds between 40-60 mph the vehicle... |
3
~ 25333 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2009 honda pilot has a problem with accelerating. *nj the consumer stated she was unable to accelerate. the consumer stated... |
3
~ 717 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES tires were purchased new and were 2 days old. crack in sidewall developed while driving home from work.... |
2
~ 153793 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY several months ago the vsa light began to come on momentarily for no reason. this has happened 50-100 x. several... |
2
~ 93500 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE noticed that my pilot was vibrating after taking it in for a routine oil change at speeds from 45-60mph. took... |
2
~ 39721 miles |
CHILD SEAT my child's radian 80sl super-latch comes loose even on short car rides. once the belt is tightened down it comes... |
2
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LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT my child's radian 80sl super-latch comes loose even on short car rides. once the belt is tightened down it comes... |
2
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PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tpms damage. *tr... |
2
~ 16728 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield washer pump or pumps failure to operate as designed by honda on 2009 honda pilot honda has no... |
2
~ 23000 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2008 honda pilot. the consumer was informed by honda that there is a label inside the seats that says do... |
2
~ 2000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i got 2007 honda pilot. i read about the honda elements and oddyseys recall regarding with the brakes. i believe... |
2
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES since the day we bought the car the door locks (especially the driver side) squeal upon locking and unlocking. upon... |
2
~ 39025 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2008 honda pilot with design quirks. consumer states that the vehicle was missing two valve caps rear mud flaps were... |
2
~ 61750 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed that the projector style headlamps... |
2
~ 30000 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. the contact stated that the horn did not operate. the failure occurred... |
1
~ 192000 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT we experienced a burning odor in the car cab the air bag indicator lit and the a/c temperature rose to... |
1
~ 89229 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we experienced a burning odor in the car cab the air bag indicator lit and the a/c temperature rose to... |
1
~ 89229 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY tailgate would not stay open and when coming down would not stop even if you were leaning in to retrieve... |
1
~ 62000 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i had taken my 2007 honda pilot ex 4wd to my local honda dealership service center to have the a/c... |
1
~ 57984 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. the contact stated that the driver and passenger heated seat became extremelly... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY 2010 honda pilot. consumer states during a routine cleaning the lift up glass hatch detached from the gas-pressurized struts swinging... |
1
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ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2009 honda pilot touring had a front right tire sidewall blow causing me to change the tire. i am... |
1
~ 43000 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION our 2010 honda pilot has had to have the front passenger side wheel bearing replaced at only 15746 miles. had... |
1
~ 15746 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES spare tire separated from 2007 honda pilot. cause was a frayed cable that held the tire in place under the... |
1
~ 78000 miles |
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. while driving at approximately 10 mph the passenger side rearview mirror shattered.... |
1
~ 6000 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2008 honda pilot. the consumer was informed by honda that there is a label inside the seats that says do... |
1
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this is in reference to the 2009 and 2010 honda pilot all trim levels. the speedometer only has numerical markings... |
1
~ 70 miles |
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT plastic part on the tether strap (to adjust it) broke (related vehicle information: model year=2007 make=honda model=pilot). *tr... |
1
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER we have bought two honda pilots and are having the same problem with our new one. fuel evap. system keeps... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i was slowing down to exit a highway and i gently applied the brakes. the vehicle automatically applied additional pressure... |
1
~ 43000 miles |
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer has a problem with the honda music link. *nj ***nar*** a honda rep said the music link system could... |
1
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HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. while driving at various speeds the headrest will gradually rise on its own... |
1
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TREAD/BELT > TIRES i have a 2007 honda pilot with original equipment tires. they are bridgestone dueler h/t 684. i have 11 700... |
1
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GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY heavy steering wheel vibration in the brand new vehicle purchased on 21st july 2007 taken back to the dealer for... |
1
~ 126 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE new vehicle taken in after approx 4 mos of ownership due to floorboards being flooded with water on driver and... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION i bought a 2007 honda pilot ex-l 2wd. i am disabled so i require a hitch electric chair lift to... |
1
~ 350 miles |
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN purchased a 2007 honda crv ex-l awd on 12/04/06. at 1000 miles i began to hear a noise coming from... |
1
~ 1100 miles |
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN honda 2007 cr-v ex 4wd purchased from white plains honda ny on 11/22/06 brand new vehicle 3 weeks old 500... |
1
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BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING re 2007 honda pilot. the backup lights on this vehicle are extremely weak and virtually useless in situations where the |
1
~ 2000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Honda Pilot and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda Pilot to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
- ✔️...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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beler 4pcs 73cm Universal Car Truck Carb...
- Please confirm whether the size of the product fits your car before buying. Strip size: 73x2.5cm (28.7x0.98inch)
- Material: Carbon fiber rubber
- Carbon fiber soft rubber that is of good quality.
- Protect your car wheel also...
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Mean Mug Auto 201525-6133C 38x Fender Fl...
- Compatible with Toyota : Toyota Tacoma 2004-on, 4Runner 2002-on, RAV4 2005-on, FJ Cruiser 2006-2010, Highlander 2009-2010
- Blue Fender Flare clips : Size: Head Diameter: 17mm, Stem Length: 10mm Replaces OEM Number 75495-35010
- Orange Fender Flare...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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18x7.5 Enkei EDR9 (Matte Black) Wheels/R...
- Enkei EDR9 18x7.5 5x100/114.3 45mm offset Black Wheel Rim
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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KSP Camber Arm Rear Suspension Kit Fit f...
- ✔Fitment:Fit for Accord 03-07 FWD, MD-X 01-06 AWD, Odyssey 99-04 FWD, Pilot 03-08 FWD/AWD, TSX 04-08 FWD
- ✔Adjustment angle: Rear Adjustable Control Arms - Camber: -2° to +4°
- ✔ Effective protection: Made of heat-treated carbon...
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IKON MOTORSPORTS, Rear Diffuser Compatib...
- Universal Fitment 22x20 inch. Please Measure Your Vehicle Length And Dimensions Prior to Purchasing
- Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Unpainted Black
- Package includes: 1x Rear Diffuser
- Bolt-on Installation, Instructions NOT included, Professional Installation is Highly...
Decals
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...

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