Vibration on transmission while driving at 35-40 MPH.
2005 Honda Pilot transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While stopped at a traffic stop, the contact depressed the accelerator and the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The failure was sporadic and would also occur when in reverse. The vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. After several moments, the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
While accelerating between 35-45 MPH, my vehicle shudders. This is a continuing issue. It doesn't do this every single time but at least once during the driving period. Sometimes it is very noticeable and other times negligible.
My 2005 honda pilot experiences a shudder when applying light acceleration between 35-40 MPH, I have done extensive research and have found many more consumers that have reported the same problem and have found that honda is to blame for installing faulty torque converters.
2005 honda pilot. Shuddered & vibrated at 40 MPH starting at around 70-75k miles. Determined that it was a defective torque converter known to honda but no recall. Issue LED to complete transmission failure on highway and replacement of entire transmission, torque converter .
Vehicle has noticeable shimmering/shuttering between 30-50 MPH, noticed over a year ago. Soon after the drive indicator light would flash intermittently, although both seem transmission related, they did not seem to correlate. Over time the shimmering/shuttering seems to be more frequent and pronounced and the drive indicator seems to blink more frequently. After researching on the internet, it does not appear to be an isolated incident as there are many other 2005 honda pilots with similar symptoms at different stages of transmission 'failure' or complete failure. Have not seen a formal release from honda (like with acura mdx issue which sounds too similar), but like with the tsb on the mdx, many problems seem to be resolved with replacement of torque converter or complete transmission. I don't expect any sympathy from honda so I am going to have our pilot diagnosed and repaired by a private mechanic (honda service is way too expensive) but wanted to file a formal complaint on this issue in the hopes that if it becomes big enough maybe others will benefit from honda having to get involved at some point.
Engine light came on. Dealer determined that transmission is bad and needs to be replaced. Honda offered a discount, but not a free replacement as in the previous model year for over one million vehicles, even though it is exactly the same unit.
I have a 2005 honda pilot with 57,000 miles on it that I just recently bought. I am having concerns about the torque converter I have been researching about. My car will accelerate in the 32-45 MPH window and then the RPM needle will jump back down to a lower RPM. Alot of the jumping needle is happening. The car will shudder at these speeds and will feel as if the transmission is letting up when I get to these speeds, hence the RPM needle coming back down. The car has already gone in for work on the relay switch which was shorting the car out briefly when I was driving.
This vehicle sputters when the speed is between 35-40 MPH.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle began to vibrate and shudder. Once the consumer accelerated up to approximately 40 MPH the failure stopped. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle traveled at a speed of approximately 35 MPH. An authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that the failure was caused by the torque converter. The contact was also told that the software for the transmission needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage is 159,000. Updated 03/08/11 *bf updated 03/09/11
Shudder in transmission; torque converter problem. This occurs at 1500 to 2000 RPM and around 35 to 40 MPH. Honda dealer wanted $4500 to replace both the torque converter and transmission.
Transmission shuddering between 35 MPH - 40 MPH on level grade roads. Not apparent under moderate or heavy acceleration or on uphill grades. Transmission mechanic confirms torque converter failing - typical honda SUV & van problem he sees all the time. No recall from honda, vehicle mileage is 85,000.
Car shutters or vibrates around 25-35 miles per hour during normal acceleration. It appears that that tires are out of alignment, but after taking my car in for a tire balance and alignment it was determined to be the transmission. It happens whether the car is cold or warm. I was told that the torque converter could fix the vibrations, but the design flaw is with the whole transmission. This started at around 72,600 miles on the vehicle, and has progressively gotten worse. It has only been a month, but after doing some research I found this to be a common design flaw with the 2005 pilot. My local service department was able to negotiate 75% coverage of the approximately $3,300 repair bill by honda to replace my transmission even though it is out of warranty. I feel it should be 100% and plan on pursuing this issue with honda of america. I was told honda wouldn't cover anything after 75,000 miles. I feel honda needs to step up and own this well documented issue, but it is cheaper to deal with the one off complaints than admit fault and issue a recall.
2005 honda pilot - transmission vibration honda pilot has only 55,000 miles and the transmission vibrates at about 25 to 35 MPH with a kind of puffing sound. At 50 to 60 MPH it is a much harder vibration.
2005 honda pilot stutters, vibrations, and has flashing "d" (drive) light on. Possible torque converter and/or transmission issues.
Our 2005 honda pilot shudders! It has gotten worse over the last six months and we are extremely concerned about our safety while driving. We have taken the pilot to the honda dealer and also to our own private mechanic and no one has been able to help us.
My 2005 honda pilot began shuddering about four months ago. I took it to the dealer and they told me it was the torch converter. They said it was an internal malfunction and the whole entire transmission will need to be replaced. My pilot has 122,000 miles. I have researched the issue and I see it is a common problem in 2005 honda pilots. My mechanic is rebuilding my transmission for $2900. I feel that honda should claim responsibility for the faulty transmission.
I have a 2005 pilot honda with ongoing shuddering between 30-40 MPH. At first I though it was the air flow under the vehicle through the pvc molding. After checking I have been told this is a transmission problem (torque converter) the shudder began at 75,000 and the vehicle now has125,000 miles. To make the shudder stop I press or release the accelerator briefly. The transmission is now starting to shift hard into second gear. I will contact honda of north america next to discuss their findings with this problem.
2005 honda pilot shudders when accelerating between 20 and 50 MPH. Problem ceases if accelerator is depressed or released.
My 2005 honda pilot shudders/vibrates between 30/40 MPH. I have been bringing it into the honda dealer since oct 2009. They told me it was both my drive shafts and replaced them. The same day my car was returned to me the problem continued. They then told me the drive shafts were defective and replaced them again. The problem continued. They looked for trouble computer codes but could not replicate the problem or get a snap shot with the hds. It still shuddered. Now the green d (drive) light flashes in drive and in park indicating a transmission problem per the owners manual.
My 2005 honda pilot shudders/vibrates (feels like the transmission is having problems) between 25-55 mphs while accelerating. This problem began around 90,000 miles and has gotten worse since reaching 112,000 miles.
There is a shudder when the car is traveling between 30 and 45 MPH. The shudder self corrects or will cease when the accelerator is depressed to withdrawn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate excessively when driving at low speeds. The vibration would cease once the vehicle would reach 50 MPH. Once the contact slowed down and proceeded to accelerate, the vibration would return. The contact was advised by his personal mechanic that the tires were possibly the cause of the failure. The tires were replaced yet the failure persisted. The mechanic then advised that the failure was caused by the torque converter. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 126,445.
There has been a definite shudder in the car between the speeds of 20 -40mph. If you accelerate - the shudder goes away - if you don't - it becomes more aggressive. Because of this shudder - I now hear some sort of knocking in the car at the same speeds - which also goes away once you accelerate. This is also now responsible for a noticeable imbalance of the steering wheel between those speeds. I have a honda pilot ex 2005. Honda does not have a recall / service bulletin for this.
My 2005 honda pilot shudders and vibrates when accelerating around 35-40. Once I get slightly past this speed range the vibration stops.
My 2005 honda pilot ex shudders and vibrates when accelerating lightly between 30-40 MPH. It also occasionally makes a "purring" noise between 40 and 50 MPH, but not at the same time of the shudder. We have taken it to 3 honda dealers and none can replicate the problems (they can happen 10 times a day or not at all) and refuse to do anything about it.
My 2005 honda pilot has a bad torque converter causing the transmission to shudder or vibrate between 35-45 MPH. I was told by my service man that the transmission could just lock up which is a safety issue.
2005 honda pilot torque converter issue when pressing the gas pedal lightly going from 30mph-40mph the car begins to shudder/vibrate. Then pressing the gas pedal a little more the shuddering ceases after passing 45mph. Problem started around 70,000 mi. Now car is around 84,000 mi and problem still persists. Have not corrected failure.
2005 honda pilot has torque converter shutter/vibration between 35-40 MPH. This issue has been addressed on the acura mdx, 2003-2004 models, and the torque converter is being replaced at no charge. See acura service bulletin 06-003. The honda and the acura have the same parts! Should be investigated before this becomes a life or death matter!
The transmission shudder before the gear shifts under a moderate acceleration. Sometimes this occurs in the 30 MPH range and sometimes it occurs during higher speed shifts such as 60 MPH. If I keep my foot on the accelerator the shuddering will continue until I either press the accelerator harder or I let off entirely. It also occurs if I have the cruise control on which really worries me.
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