2003 Honda Pilot: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · 178,000 miles · SC

When I accelerate to 40 MPH there is a grinding sound coming from my truck. It will continue until about 45 MPH and then stops. This issue is random and intermittent and the mechanics have not been able to replicate the problem to identify it. It started shortly after I purchased the used vehicle in 2011 but it was infrequent now it is happening a lot more frequently.

Filed Feb 28, 2020 · Transmission · 147,000 miles · SC

My car makes a grinding noise around 40-45 MPH. This has been identified as an ongoing problem with this and several other model years with the transmission torque converter. This happens anytime I am accelerating past 40 MPH.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving 30 MPH, the contact discovered an abnormal grinding noise and a transmission leak. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was inoperable for 20 minutes. The contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the transmission and seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving approximately 20 MPH the contact heard a squeaking sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake pads and rotors were replaced. Approximately two weeks after the vehicle was repaired the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the brakes were sprayed with a brake substance;however, the contact continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Transmission · 123,986 miles · FL

On my 2003 pilot, I began to notice a vibration/grinding noise while accelerating through 35 to 40 MPH. The noise would last for 10 to 15 seconds and then stop. Brought to the dealer and other shops many times over the past year and they always said they couldn't identify the problem. Started having some idling problems so took it to auto service center and had to replace all motor/transmission mounts, and idle air control valve. After we got it back and less than 90 miles later, the transmission started whining worse than before and then acted like it was slipping then bucked violently and the "d" light started flashing and engine light came on. Now the trans mission no longer shifts.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Body · 69,000 miles · NY

I had repeated visits to babylon honda in babylon , ny for a rear tailgate spoiler problem. When opening the tailgate (rear door) the spoiler would hit and grind against the roof panel. Babylon honda addressed the issue by tightening the spoiler mounts which worked for awhile, but the problem returned. This past july while driving on interstate 91 at 65mph, the spoiler flew off my car and nearly hit the car behind me. I am waiting for babylon honda's response to repair this problem - the spoiler mounts cracked.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Transmission · PA

I owe a 2003 honda pilot. In 2007 I complained to the honda service center of a grinding noise several times but nothing could be found. On 2/6/2010 my transmission failed. This problem was reported several times and the dealer could never find a problem. Now since the warranty has expired it is my problem. I have read of the same situation happening to many people and believe it is a problem with the honda transmission.

Filed Jun 20, 2009 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · MO

2003 honda pilot. 2nd gear going out. Seems to have chipped teeth on gear. I contacted honda. They told me that my pilot had already been looked at back in 2004. My mechanic says that this is without a doubt a direct result of original recall on this model. This all began with my "d" flashing. Now my second gear is grinding and about to o out.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Transmission · 35,400 miles · MD

The car makes grinding noise under the hood when the car gently accelerates from below 1400 RPM to 1500 RPM. It started to happen around 30000 miles and happens frequently now (97000 miles). Dealer has replaced egr valve 3 times with no avail and they cannot replicate the problem. Sometimes the grinding noise lasts upto 5 seconds. The tachometer jumps up and down around 1500 RPM while making the grinding noise. The differential fluid was changed but noise still happens.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · CA

Dt: the consumer complained about a brake problem. A squeaking noise was coming from the brakes. After this happened the consumer stated that the steering wheel shook. This problem started near the end of june of 2005. Dealership stated that this vehicle was not covered under warranty and would not inspect the vehicle.