2004 Honda Pilot: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Suspension · OH

Rear strut mount on frame is torn, when driving and hit small bumps makes a clunk noise.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Suspension · 260,000 miles · WI

Driving on over railroad tracks and heard loud clunk . Control was a major issue after. When I stopped the vehicle to inspect , I saw the following. Both rear wheels tilted inward at the top. I inspected underneath to find the rear sub-frame anchors had pulled through the uni-body. Called the manufacture and no assistance due to mileage and age and living in a salt belt state. Other manufacturers are recalling vehicles for frame rust issues . This is basically the frame of this vehicle.....and the overall condition otherwise is great. This should not happen!

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Suspension · 160,000 miles · MI

I had a very serious mechanical failure after hitting a bump on a dirt road only going 25 MPH. All 4 of the rear axle mounts failed causing the rear of the vehicle to drop and the tires to spread. This could have been very dangerous if I was going faster or hit the bump on the highway. We had been noticing a clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle but couldn't figure out what it was. So, perhaps one or two for the mounts had all ready failed before this final failure. We bought this vehicle new in 2004 and it has never been in any accident nor driven off road. It is a michigan car so it has been exposed to road salt perhaps contributing to the rusting of the mounts. But, under no circumstance should this occur. After doing an internet search I was only able to find two other instances of this happening. As these vehicles get older more may happen if it is a design flaw.

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 59,340 miles · MA

Went to dealer for a recall service and maintenance, also ask dealer to check for an issue about car makes a clunking sound some where in front engine when turn right. They found the front/right engine mount was broken, need to be replaced both of them and cost $820. I found a lot of pilot owners has same issue. I think honda should issue a recall for this.

Filed May 16, 2012 · Engine · 74,452 miles · CA

Vibration in steering wheel, clunking sound from engine compartment, I took the car to the dealer who found the front engine mount was broke.

Filed Feb 27, 2011 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MD

On the above date while on a local interstate my car failed to respond to acceleration. Instead the engine revved and then began clunking and making horrible noises. I drifted to the side of the road as I had no control of the motor. I had the car towed to my dealership. They said the was a "catasrtophic failure" of my transmission. I had had no warning of any kind. I have always had all my warranty work done in a timely fashion including all transmission work. My dealer estimated a repair job costing $4,400. I got 2 other estimates including one from trusted car mechanic who told me he recommended a jasper transmission (total rebuild) and it included a "work-around" for my make, model, and year car's transmission "problem"

Filed Aug 7, 2009 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle made a clunking sound and was towed to the dealer. The dealer examined the vehicle and stated that the transmission locked up. Through online research, the contact discovered a recall; however, her VIN was excluded. She stated that this was a safety hazard and the vehicle should be included in the recall. The federal safety agency campaign id number was 04v176000. The current and failure mileages were 106,000. Updated 09/16/09 *bf updated 09/17/09.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Transmission · 450 miles · NJ

A brand new (2 weeks) pilot with less than 500 miles. I am now hearing a clunking/thumping noise when I shift the gear from d->n and then in to r. This noise is not heard when shifting just from n->r. Looks like this noise is coming from under the hood. I didn't expect this kind of problem so soon in a brand new vehicle.