2004 honda pilot v-6 automatic transmission premature failure causing vehicle to come out of gear when accelerating, transmission to slip when climbing hills or attempting to pass and also causing the transmission to lock up when traveling at road speed. This problem was addressed in recall on october 29, 2004 but only included a limited VIN range. Vehicles were manufactured after the VIN range with the same transmission and the same problems but were not recalled and honda dealers and american honda will not acknowledge the issue. They are hard pressed to even acknowledge the recall itself unless you tell them you realize there was a recall and give them the details.
2004 Honda Pilot transmission complaints
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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.
While driving in april of 2009, the drive gear keep blinking. Called the honda dealer and they said to turn off engine and it should go away. It did go away, once the engine is off. Then in july 2009, it blink again, and it go away once the engine is off. Now the drive gear blinking light is on more frequently then before. I called the honda dealer and they said they don't know why the d drive is blinking.
My 2004 honda pilot requires a new transmission at ~60,000 miles with repair fee of $4,000. I found this recall information. I did not receive this recall information in the past. I believe the manufacturer should assume full responsibility for the repair. I am reading that the transmission could have locked up. This is alarming and I am concerned for the safety of many other families (including my friends) who drive the pilot. The reason we purchased the pilot was to transport our four children and their friends. The federal safety agency recall campaign number: 04v176000 component: power train:automatic transmission details: on some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. Consequence: gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. Corrective action: on vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238. Units potentially affected: 1099796 recall initiated by: mfr date added to the federal safety agency datbase: 04/20/2004.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began shaking and making noise. The dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that the transmission was the cause of the failure. The dealer also stated that they would partially repair the failure. The contact stated that he does not have the other half available to pay. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 01/07/09. *lj updated 01/08/09.
While driving on the hwy, 4 wheel drive on honda, pilot 2004, automatically engaged. When I tried to slow down and pull over, the car jerked and started to knock. I had to speed up again to 60 MPH and the sound went away. I pushed the 4 wheel drive button on the dashboard and no help. I finally slowly slowed down the car. The 4 wheel drive (vt-4) light went off, but the automatic transmission light is still on.
Steering wheel shake. Bounces in hand. Cabin noise/vibration.
Vibration at 70 MPH . Rebalancing tires doesn't resolve issue.
Consumer received a recall notice(04v176000) for replacement of the transmission. No parts available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. No parts were available. Jeff wyler honda 859‑283‑2727. Dealership had not resolve the problem.
While driving transmission down shifted and jerked uncontrollably on its own. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Tmechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
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.
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