Premature automatic transmission failure after recall work (04v176000) oil jet kit installation on 2004 pilot. Honda should be responsible for replacing all transmissions on all affected vehicles. How could honda possibly determine that no damage had occurred to the transmission prior to the oil jet kit installation that vehicles with less than 15k received as a "fix". Another example of how the end consumer gets the shaft if their fortunate enough to have survived the results of the faulty part.
2004 Honda Pilot transmission complaints
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While driving normal and slowly accelerating, at the speed of 35-45 MPH a "shuddering vibration" occurs.
Vehicle shudders when accelerating and shifting gears around 40 MPH.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the check engine light was reset several times, but the failure was not corrected. The check engine light remained illuminated and the contact took the vehicle to two different mechanics for diagnosis. Both diagnostics located the failure at the transmission torque and the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 122,000.
My 2004 honda pilot has been making a grinding/shuddering noise. Doesn't do it all the time, but usually when I'm going 35-40 MPH. If I accelerate, the noise will stop. Can't duplicate it always, but sounds like something is seriously wrong in the transmission. Many, many other reports online of the exact same problem.
Began to hear "rumble strip" noise. Hasn't obviously affected vehicle performance and mechanic could not find problem, but noise continues between 35 and 50 MPH.
My 2004 honda pilot has a shudder at 30 MPH. It feels as though you are driving over the rumble strips. I am starting to experience poor shifts at other speeds now as well. I understand that the problem is most likely the result of a faulty torque converter. Repairs include replacing the torque converter and the transmission as well as updating the PCM. Honda recalled over a million 2003/2004 pilots but my VIN is just passed the last VIN recalled. However, there are many 2005 pilot owners experiencing the exact same failure. Acura also issued a service bulletin that repairs the faulty components for all 2003 and 2004 mdx owners (inside and outside of warranty). Honda should take responsibility for the failed transmissions in the later 2004 pilots and 2005 years as well.
Shutter in the tranny from 25-45 MPH it has been described as the torque converter.
At 30-40 MPH while slightly accelerating, the engine vibrates or shudders. The symptom stops if I let off the gas or if I increase the acceleration. Does not seem to have other problems associated with this.
Purchased a used 04 pilot from a car dealer and during the first week of operation I heard shuttering noises like going over a rumble strip. I researched this on line and was horrified to find hundreds of similar complaints (torque converter) and a recall by acura for same reason. I took it back to dealer to get my money back and luckily was able to get out of the pilot by trading it for another truck on the lot. I feel sorry for the next person who unknowingly (not like honda) purchases this with their hard earned money to drive their kids around in and are in a possible death trap! Shame on honda, do the right thing and recall before you kill people.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission began to slip gears with a roaring noise and then suddenly failed to operate. The transmission warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 60 MPH up an incline, the transmission down shift into second gear while the engine warning indicator was illuminated. The failure occurred continuously. The contact was unable to drive beyond 30 MPH. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The VIN was ineligible under the recall defect. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
I took my honda pilot to the honda dealership because the d light was flashing. They found code p1740 indicating a 4th pressure switch failure. I received an estimate for $5,109 + tax to replace the transmission and torque converter. I discovered the recall issued for the transmission on the 2003-2004 honda pilots, but when I called honda, I was told that there was no recall for my vehicle for the transmission. My vehicle is having the same problem that is described in the recall, so I do not understand why honda would deny servicing my vehicle in accordance with the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle would violently shake while driving approximately 40 MPH and above. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,700. Updated 02/22/12*lj the consumer stated the torque converter needed to be replaced. Updated 03/01/12
My 2004 honda pilot with just 130,000 miles needed to have my transmission replaced.it was making loud noises and the transmission was slipping. On august 6, 2004 my pilot based on a honda safety recall - installed a oil jet kit to the transmission because my car had 15, 232 which I think was over by 232 miles required to get a new transmission. My car is completely serviced at the honda dealer.
Transmission shudders intermittently from 20-35 MPH. Diagnosed as transmission failure and it needed to be replaced. Owner responsible for 50% of $4000.00 bill.
I own a 2004 honda pilot which was purchased new and has been well maintained with 106000 miles and have been experiencing an automatic transmission/torque converter shudder/vibration that occurs between 35-45 MPH. The vibration began occurring at about 90,000 miles. At speeds of 35-45 MPH the vibration occurs under light acceleration and continues until I either push down harder on the gas pedal or let off it completely. Research on the internet thru the federal safety agency has found 43 similar complaints. Apparently this problem is due to a defective torque converter or automatic transmission that is similar to the one on the honda-made acura and has been the subject of an acura recall. The defect will ultimately result in a vehicle safety hazard when the transmission fails. My honda pilot is no longer under warranty. The transmission problem is a result of a defective part rather than normal wear and tear and honda should issue a recall or initiate an owner notification and goodwill consideration for transmission replacement to prevent potential harm to passengers when the transmission fails on the road. Average cost to the customer for such a repair is between $3,000-$5,000 according to the complaints filed. This is a dangerous defect that should be publicly addressed by honda and should not be a burden that honda customers should bear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot ex. The contact stated that the transmission made a loud noise while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer diagnosed that there was no failure with the vehicle. The contact researched the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the VIN was not associated in the recall. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.
The car stalled while driving in the freeway. I paid $4500 for rebuilt transmission.
Transmission began to slip, vehicle lost power during acceleration. Transmission eventually failed altogether. Vehicle undrivable. Unsafe situation. No way to accelerate and no warning to pull over.
I am first owner of my pilot (my first honda) and I too am suffering from the 35-45mph shudder from the known transmission problem. It's worse than just shuddering, it is grinding to shift down and sounds like a semi truck gearing down on the interstate. I have had to drive it this way for nearly 2 years. I stay on the interstate as much as possible and speed through town to keep it above 40mph where it happens the worst. Honda corporate insists I pay the local dealer for review (another $90 bill) before talking to me but insists there is no recall beyond what was done in 04v176000 , but the problem still exists and I don't have $5000 to spend on rebuilding the transmission. Even private party it's $3k. It is getting worse.
Not sure if this is consider a power train problem, but no option regarding a transmission or torque converter in the box. My 2004 honda pilot shudders very bad when I am going between 35 to 40 MPH. I am so embarrassed when someone else is in the vehicle with me and it does it. I have 116,352 miles on my vehicle now and it shudders alot. I have been reading the consumer report and this seems to be very common in the 2004 honda pilot. There should have been a recall regarding this problem. It appears this is not an isolated issue. Please help me in resolving this issue. I feel it is a manufactured malfunction and not the owner's fault, but I am a female and it is assumed females do not know anything about their vehicle that they drive everyday to work. Other than this problem, I am very pleased with my honda pilot. I do not abuse my vehicle in any way. Please respond and help me correct this problem in the best way possible without a lot of cost to the consumer. Thank you.
2004 honda pilot when accelerating between 35-45 miles per hour the vehicle starts to shudder. As time has passed this is starting to happen more frequently a nd at lower speeds. I have read other complaints about this and the recall that was issued for the same problem with acura. I know the was a recall for the 2004 pilot but was informed by the dealer that mine was not involved.
2004 honda pilot with 131,567 miles. All required maintenance done at the dealer since purchase. Took in a car that was running fine for scheduled routine maintenance & left with a $3,000 bill. Was told by the dealer that the car was now good for another 30,000 miles. Drove several blocks down the road & after stopping at a stop sign, wouldn't go into drive, just ran as in neutral. Finally got into drive by downshifting into 2nd. Went back to dealer who couldn't duplicate problem. Went home & problem persisted. Took back to dealer who drove & duplicated problem. Stated that I now need a new transmission for a cost of $4,800.I cannot afford another $4800 on top of $3000 so car is now sitting in my driveway wince it is obviously not safe to drive while I drive my fathers 26 year old toyota cressida which runs fine.
I am an owner of a 2004 honda pilot (purchased new and meticulously maintained) with 89,000 miles and have been experiencing an automatic transmission/torque converter shudder/vibration that occurs between 30-50 MPH. The vibration began occurring at about 75,000 miles. At speeds of 30-50mph the vibration occurs under light acceleration and continues until I either push down harder on the gas pedal or let off it completely. I researched the issue on the internet and have found numerous similar complaints on honda vehicle owner forums. Apparently this problem is due to a defective transmission that is similar to the one on the honda made acura and has been the subject of an acura recall. The defect will ultimately result in a vehicle safety hazard when the transmission fails. Even though my vehicle is no longer under warranty, the transmission problem is a result of a defective part rather than normal wear and tear and honda should issue a recall or initiate an owner notification/resolution program to prevent potential harm to passengers when the transmission fails on the road. This is a dangerous defect that should be publicly adressed by honda.
My vehicle is having automatic transmission problems. I have taken it to several mechanics and the dealership and have been told they need to run diagnostics. They diagnosed the same problems and said the sensor and transmission need to be replaced. I have done some research and found that most 2003 and 2004 honda owners have had this problem. This morning I was driving on the highway and my car stopped and I was almost rear ended. This problem has been there for a while and I took it in before but was told different sensors needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that a burning odor was coming from the transmission. The vehicle would also shake excessively while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to have the torque converter replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 90,000.
We are having issues with our 2004 honda pilot. We took it to the dealership where after charging us for each and every item to find the problem. They have concluded it is the torque converter. We have just over 70,000 miles and our certified warranty expired in january 2011. The worst is that our extended warranty is basically worthless. Glad we paid for that one.
2004 honda pilot ex I have the "d" gear flashing from time to time.
Front engine mounts are bad.
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