Torque converters get stuck and causes vehicle to "shudder" or vibrate quite badly in the 40-50 MPH range.
2004 Honda Pilot transmission complaints
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Ok the vehicle stalls on hills, becoming nearly impossible to proceed, and simultaneously emits a grinding-scraping sound seeming to come from the front-end portion of the undercarriage. So, far it has always managed to continue running/moving forward during and after. It just feels like the automatic transmission is badly, and near the end of slipping/failing. I looked up it's value on a website, and a warning box popped up notifying me that my pilot's year make & model has 6 separate manufacturer's recalls. Upon looking further, I see that-indeed-one recall is for the automatic transmissions! Then, when I did another search, specific to my VIN #, I saw that my particular pilot does not have any recall on it. Yet, now, the transmission is failing, and I only just purchased my car at the end of january, 2019....I want to at least make my best effort to complete the process of attempting to get a transmission recall on my car-since I now that other 2004 honda pilots have gotten one. I am filing my complaint today based upon that knowledge, despite the high milage accumulated on my specific pilot. There've been about 10 separate occurances of the stalling-grinding transmission "death throes" since I acquired it, all took place at low speeds on urban streets, and half *5 or 6 times) happened while driving up a large hill, the rest on flat city streets. I hope this is sufficient info for this complaint to be processed. Thanks
Purchased a 2004 honda pilot used at 136k miles. Within a week of driving the check engine light came on. Engine codes p0700, p0705, p0740 were all present, which are all in relation to the automatic transmission. The transmission shop confirmed that this is a common issue across honda & acura vehicles in the '03-'04 range (see 2003-2004 acura mdx service bulletin 06-003). A design flaw in the torque converter causes it to break down & shed metal fragments, which compromises the rest of the transmission. The only real fix is to rebuild or replace the transmission. Honda americas customer service refused to review my case any further, even under goodwill consideration.
Transmission started slipping jerking in and out of gear. Can't change into any other gear but drive.
Okay I've only owned this vehicle about 5 or 6 months when I first got it didn't have any trouble after about 2 weeks I noticed when I would back up and made like a growling sound but no trouble with the transmission drove it no trouble except for some electrical trouble for some reason my battery kept going dead at night it had a garage check it out and they said there's a short somewhere and we started pulling bulbs and fuses didn't find anything so I had to unhook the battery each night so I don't have to get a jump in the morning okay on to the next issue is no problems until this past sunday the 7th of october and I had pulled into a country exxon station left it running ran inside the door for 2 seconds back out my car was gone hear it had jumped gear roll backwards and thank god it didn't hit anybody or hit the pump is stop within inches so I got in it put it back in park it was still running and try to put it in drive it when go so I shut it off waited 325 minutes started it up again it went into drive drove only about a thousand feet and then it would move and had to be towed home now I don't have any documents but I can but I can get them for murphy's garage but I can get them for murphy's garage and my
At approximately 146,000 miles light in the 'd' drive gear on the dash board began flashing. Took it in for repairs and was told the transmission was shuddering 35 MPH - 40 MPH when it was test driven. Looked into the issue and was told the the transmission would need to be replaced (faulty), immediately.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral without warning and the engine stalled. When the key was inserted in the ignition, it was able to be easily removed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (colonial honda of dartmouth, 225 state road, dartmouth, ma, 02747), but could not be diagnosed because no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. When the gear was shifted into park, while releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle would attempt to roll backwards. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle rolled backwards or forward regardless if it were uphill or downhill. The failure recurred numerous times and each time the brake pedal was being released. The vehicle was taken to genesis honda (located on 8931 highway 92 woodstock, ga 30189) where a preliminary diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the issue could be the shifter, and that further diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 188,523.
My wife was smashed between an opened driver's door and a pole because the the car rolled backward. The safety's problem in this car is: that you can remove the key from the ignition while the car's engine is still running, remove the keys from the ignition when the gear in other than park gear, or engine shuts off and vehicle not in park. My wife was injured yesterday because the car was not in park and the vehicle squeezed her between an open door and a pole outside. That happened because in this car the engine shuts off and she was able to remove the key from ignition while the car in neutral... This is a major safety issue when the key can be removed while the engine is still running or in any other gear other than the park status..... This is all happened in a parking lot. Stationary and right after she parked the car .
My transmission is slipping, took it to a honda specialist. While drivinf this is how I noticed something was wrong.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shook and shuttered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter was worn out. The technician advised the contact to continue driving the vehicle, but to be prepared to replace the transmission when a warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 132,500.
Transmission failure on the highway. Engine began to rev to high rpms with no power
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated and when the vehicle was in first gear and attempting to place the vehicle in second gear, the gear would seize in first gear and was unable to shift into second. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired for the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train) however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the automatic system, the automatic transmission, system, and the clutch failed. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. The gears also failed to shift into park multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and repairs. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,171. Updated 2/4/16 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $ 441.67. Updated 03/31/16.
I have a 2004 honda pilot with roughly 174,000 miles on it. It has been well cared for and the engine seems to run great. I acquired the car about a month ago and upon driving it I noticed a faint shuddering between gears upon acceleration from 2-50 MPH. The weeks went on and it is now very scary to drive it shudders terribly while accelerating and decelerating from 2-50 MPH. It feels as if the vehicle is going to just stall or possibly lock up and crash off the road I have an infant son and im afraid to have him in the vehicle. The car was bought outright from a certified honda dealership for over 10,000 $ a few years back,. And like I said the car is barely drivable the steering is very unpredictable and wild it is unresponsive at times when im turning the steering wheel the car continues to go straight. The noise from the front differential area along with the brakes are so loud when going down hill that they can be heard over the radio on level 24-27. I can feel the constant vibration and upset in the front end so bad while driving that I have to mute the radio at times to make sure the vehicle isn't scraping and sparking along due to a transmission lock up cause it just feels like something is terribly wrong. I m too afraid to even go on the freeway unless absolutely necessary because im afraid of being injured or killed by this all too common problem I've been reading about. This fact is very troublesome because I live where the only way to get anywhere is to go on the freeway so I don't know what im going to do. With the amount of complaints on this exact issue im surprised there is no law suit... I am going to try to see what I can do to get one started... If your product has been proven defective like this obviously has then honda really needs to own up its not fair how much money we all lose by purchasing this pos for the high resale prices we pay!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shifted into gears independently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the gear failed to engage when shifting from park into drive position. The failure caused the vehicle to hesitate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to restart the vehicle several times to stop the failure from recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
I was driving in the highway then my car wouldn't go fast when I stop to se what happen there was smoke coming out of my engine took it to mechanic he told me it was a transmission problem we goggle around before trying to fix it and it says thus type of situation is been recall already.
Intermittent, audible vibration/shudder between 35-50 MPH while accelerating. Dealer inspection believes it's the torque converter.
I have 2004 honda pilot lx. When traveling at about 30-50 MPH. Hear and feel a vibration when at consistent speed. Seems as if it's coming from the bottom of the vehicle. Maybe from a drive shaft or propeller shaft or something. It's getting much and much worst as days goes by. I am worried something can come loose when vehicle in moving motion.
While driving to the airport for family vacation, my 2004 pilot started making a grinding sound every few minutes. When we returned 2 weeks later while driving around town between 20 and 40 miles per hr. It continued making same grinding sounds. Had my mechanics look at it suggested changing transmission fluid and differential fluid, did so but it kept on making grinding sounds. Recently got a notice for another recall on my pilot, looked online and found there was a recall for the transmission soon after I bought my pilot in 2004. I was never notified about this recall. Pilot still grinding and getting worse. Called dealer this morning and said that my VIN # was not recalled for this problem. Why am I not getting a recall notice for a problem that honda knows about?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission slipped between second and third gears. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.
While driving around 30-50 miles an hour my vehicle has been making a shuddering noise with a vibration and while this is happening the rpms with move up and down with as the shuddering progresses. It seems as though this is a common problem with the year and make of the vehicle. I have taken it to the dealership to verify that I need to have my torch converter replaced and it will cost around $1700.00 to fix it. I'm concerned for the safety of my vehicle as it could cause the whole transmission to go out.
Driving around town transmission locked up. Avoided crash. Recall on my vehicle was never performed. Now my transmission needs to be rebuilt and I have to pay for hondas negligence? We purchase this new in 2004 the recall was in the same year. Always dealer maintained. This is unacceptable!! My family could have been seriously hurt in a serious crash!! Now my vehicle is at aamco for the repairs. Honda will not cover the repairs because the recall was never done? Honda never repaired it !! I my family will never buy another honda product again, sorry buy my family's well being is more important than their profits.
I now have been the victim for the 2nd time of what is unquestionably a major design flaw in the transmission / torque converter of the shared power train for honda pilots ('03 ,'04) honda odyssey vans ('02 to '04) & acura mdx ('01, '02). I owned a pristine 2001 acura mdx with just over 100k miles on it which experienced the all too common trans./ torque converter failure only a few months after I purchased it from a honda dealer. This happened in spite of the fact that the power train recall (sanctioned by the federal safety agency) had been completed in 2004. I parted ways with the vehicle, incurring a substantial loss. But the nightmare continues, as unfortunately, my other vehicle is a 2004 honda pilot. Right after I purchased it new in 2004, I took it back to the dealer since the model was subject to a nearly identical power train recall as the mdx and odyssey. My dealer said my VIN was not included in the recall, & that my new pilot should be fine. Yet @ 60k, the "d" light on the shifter display started to blink from time to time. Each time the dealer said everything was fine; shuttering on downshifting over the years was passed off by the dealer as normal for the vehicle. Then last week, the power train failed on this vehicle as well. This time my son was driving, & the car shuttered so badly that it nearly went out of control. This car has been well maintained & I have all service records. Clearly the recall "remedy" for this major design flaw has not solved the issue, and these power trains still present a major safety hazard for the vehicle operator & others on the road who may need to avoid a disabled vehicle in front of them. Please do something! If you total all the power train complaints for the recall yrs. On these 3 models, you get nearly 3000. The legitimacy of the federal safety agency is at stake. This "solution" was a good deal for honda, but it has not protected the public!
Noticed that the d was flashing while on a multi-stop trip to visit family. This first occurred while driving on the interstate and there were no other indications that there was a transmission problem. When I stopped for gas the light stopped flashing and everything seemed to be fine. I continued on to the first stop of my trip. A couple of days later I drove to the 2nd stop of my trip and while driving in and around town on the 2nd day there the d started flashing again. I took the car to a transmission shop and was advised that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. At that time I did not know that there had been a transmission recall and so I authorized the repair. That repair was a complete transmission rebuild which cost 2638.42. Since finding out about the recall and the other transmission problems I feel that I should be reimbursed for this repair.
I was due for my yearly vehicle inspection. Prior to getting the vehicle inspected the check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to the dealer for the inspection and told them the engine light came on. I was then told that the code that came up was for the transmission and that it needs to be replaced. The vehicle did not pass inspection because of this and I was issued a piece of paper to place in the window that gives me 10 days to have the vehicle repaired. The car is a 2004 honda pilot with 158470 miles.it has shown no signs of transmission problems.
Transmission fail-description of problem: heat build up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. Contacted honda and was told that there were no recalls for this VIN and because the service work was not completed by honda they claim no responsibility for their design flaw. A very expensive engineering/design problem that was flawed from the beginning and then burdened/blamed by honda on the consumer.
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