2003 Honda Pilot: jerking or lurching

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

Keep getting misfires had mechanic replace coils & plugs but still getting obd codes for misfires of cylinders why ?? Also keeps jerking & I nor a mechanic do not know why

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Engine · CA

I notice you guys had other 2003 Honda Pilot transmissions recalls. I checked mine with the vin # and my car happens to not be included on that recall. To be honest everything stated on that recall is what exactly is happening on my car Can you please help thanks my car would get high rpms or jerk while driving or just rev and not move it changes all the time seems that also the colder the car is or not ran till the next day seems to drive normal but after car worms up it’s starts to drive then rpm’s jump high I got to let go of the gas in order for it to get its 2 nd shift and randomly it’ll like hard jerk while driving like a hard stop then countinues at speed

Filed Apr 14, 2019 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · AR

Takata recall I was merging onto the highway and experienced total engine power loss. Rpms revved high and car lurched forward. I had already merged into 60mph traffic when my car stalled. Forced the cars behind me to slam on their brakes. Thankfully I was able to pull off to the side of the road and avoid having a major accident. There was no check engine light on or any other indication of failure.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Transmission · 164,000 miles · HI

I just bought a 2003 honda pilot with 164,000 miles on it a few days ago and noticed the transmission wasn't shifting correctly. It seemed like it would sometimes over rev before shifting but thought nothing of it. Last night I picked my grandchildren up from town and was heading back up the highway going about 55mph, all of a sudden it jerked back and downshifted to 2nd gear, luckily no one was behind or they would've hit us. I noticed the engine light came on at that time also.

Filed Mar 14, 2015 · Brakes · 176,000 miles · AZ

Car suddenly and abruptly decelerated as if maximum brakes were applied for about half a second. Car did not jerk hard to left or right, suggesting that if brakes were the cause, both wheels probably engaged simultaneously. Removed both front wheels and inspected front brakes and lines. Nothing unusual noted. Brake fluid level checked and found to be between max and min.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 65 miles · OH

I recently bought a used 2003 honda pilot from [xxx] of colerain in ohio. The car has 137,000 approximate miles on it. They wanted me to pay over 15,000 for the car and finally after debating for hours over 4. They sold me the car out the door with no warranty offered for 10,500. I was very happy and I have 2 children and one on the way. I bought the car on august 5, 2012 less than two week go by and I am driving home going 65mph on 71 and the car jerks down gears to 30 miles an hour in a split second. My neck and my back are both hurting and I do not want to sue nor try to get rich off of this. My complaint is, I took the car to[xxx] of colerain the next morning they said the transmission was bad and they could do nothing for me. So basically they said I will have to pay for a $7,000 dollar repair. I left the car there and came home did all kinds of research found that car is up for recall on the transmission and thousands of people have the same issue. They even have a facebook page dedicated to fixing this problem! How can honda keep these vehicle's on the road? If my 17 month old would have been in the car with me she would have maybe broke her neck. Go drive 65mph and throw the car in reverse that is what happened to me! And they said I bought a certified used honda? So what do I do ? Who do I call? And why can they sell me a car in such a state? With over 4 recalls on parts and one being potentially fatal. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 165,000 miles · CA

Shuddering and jerking while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Also does the same in reverse. Car would not accelerate on highway on-ramp. While at high highway speeds, car felt like it fell out of gear and lost power, until the gear engaged again.

Filed May 10, 2012 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · IL

I originally had the 45-50 MPH horrible shudder, but honda did fix that issue and they said the hubs were defective. At 117,000, the transmission started to skip and jerk horribly and the revs spiked. I drove to honda and they said the trans needed to be replaced for $5,000. I had it rebuilt by aamco for $2,700. Within 15,000 miles, the flashing d and vtm-4 light would start coming on. I drove it to aamco while the flashing d was ocuring and they could not find a problem and no error codes. I have preceeded to drive and replace the trans fluid every 20,000 just in case, to be safe. The flashing d is annoying. I have started to sense the shifting at 2 and 3rd gear to be getting rougher over time. I foresee number 3 transmission coming soon. Honda america corp would not help saying the car is out of warranty. The funny thing is that I mentioned all the people on-line complaining about trans issues, the reply: "honda does not see an increased amount of claims on any transmission issues on the pilot". What liars! I've owned 4 hondas before and the quality is gone. I won't buy honda again.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the second gear of the transmission burned out, causing the vehicle to jerk while driving 25 MPH uphill. The dealer was notified regarding the transmission failure who advised the contact that there was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was repaired under the recall however, the failure recurred. The dealer advised that the contact would be responsible for any further repairs because the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was notified who confirmed the dealer's statement and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Transmission · 86,600 miles · TX

Highway driving, vehicle suddenly lurched forward after an engine hesitation (heard a loud noise, passenger thought the vehicle had hit something...felt under passenger side footwell.) drove home, next day there were problems getting the vehicle into reverse. Again, it lurched into reverse and made a loud noise. Immediately taken to dealership with only one "racing" engine noise at 35mph. Diagnosed with code #p0740 (torque converter) requiring complete transmission replacement. Vehicle is original owner/all recommended service at correct time intervals (including a double transmission service done at 60,000 and 77,000) no paperwork indicating 2004 recall service was done, however dealership insists it was completed (they're still looking for paperwork.) only major repair: $1100 repair done 82,400 - leaking transmission fluid (replaced front pump seal, o-ring on converter and rear main) now, 2200 miles later, transmission is out and must be replaced. Dealership quoting $5200 (not including labor), after discussions with honda they have offered to cover 40% of repair price (not including labor). I had a reasonable expectation that the transmission would last longer than 87,000 miles, considering the regular maintenance and safe driving record. Thankfully, I have all repair/service paperwork and will be going to bbb arbitration, as suggested in the honda warranty handbook. Also, extremely thankful there was no accident/injury/death related to this severe transmission issue (had I been at full highway speed, 65mph, the outcome may not have been so positive when the vehicle's transmission hesitated and then surged.)

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · LA

As I was driving down a busy highway this morning my transmission started violently jerking in and out of gears so hard it was throwing me forward and my seatbelt was locking. After the jerking the RPM's went to 5,000 at 55 MPH and the malfunction indicator lamp came on. I pulled over and had my vehicle towed home. The jerking was so bad the people behind me slowed down to avoid a collision. I do have two small children that ride in this vehicle and seeing that I am not the only person with this issue, why hasn't honda owned up to this problem. I could have been seriously injured from this not to mention how scared I was while it was happening. This is a safety concern! Honda obviously did not fix the original problem. I have notified honda motor corporation and have filed a complaint, my vehicle is being towed to the dealership to have a diagnostics done and sent to the "case worker", who should contact me in 24-48 hours. If honda does not fix this problem and someone dies as a result of the transmission locking up, they are going to be in serious trouble. Why don't these corporations fix the problems before a life is taken. I expect way more than 107,000 miles out of my pilot transmission.

Filed Jul 15, 2011 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · CA

Consumer owns a 2003 honda pilot. Transmission is shot. Will not go into 2nd gear. Car reaches very high RPM's then will jerk. This happens when car is heated. When car is finally in 2nd gear, it will slip and fall out. Soon after, car will not reverse. Very scary and could of been fatal. Transmission is completey shot. Took very good care of this car, original owner. Honda will do nothing to cover the cost even though my car has a recall on the transmission and the symptoms are exactly what the recall is about. Honda is not caring about their customers.