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2011 Honda Pilot transmission problems

21 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
21
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
45,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    3
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Pilot transmission problems in other years

200320052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Honda Pilot transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Shudder 9Hesitation 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Honda Pilot owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 24, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · KY

Have a known hacker. They have shown experience on remote hacking using TimeStomping and ECM modifications. I work as an Amazon Delivery driver in Kentucky. My Hackers are my Employer and the Operations Manager. The same hacking to their company vehicles are being done to employees personal vehicles. Forced Limp Mode, Power distribution, Fake sensors malfunctions, and Alarm controls are reoccurring. My entire communications network is compromised. When I called Honda (888)Â 528-7876) from my Boost Mobile iPhone, the automated system did not recognize my T-Mobile Android phone number that is registered on MyHonda. The person I spoke to asked my name, Vin number, and then asked if the T-Mobile phone number is the one associated with my Honda Pilot. After I mentioned the automated system did not have that number, I was to my number popped up as a caller ID. 2 different phones on 2 different networks acting as one!?!? 05/24/2023 At 11:55 am, I travel from my work to tha gas station. I put air in a tire that seems to leak air sporadically. After about 2 mins, my pilot power systems light turns on. I have already had my battery and systems tested less the 2 months prior, but travel down hwy for 15 miles. While having battery looked at, my pilot deactivated the air-bag system. The Auto Zone employee attempted to pull check engine codes. The first 2 attempts the pilot would not read anything at all. After I explained the previous instances when this had happened before with multiple other vehicles, he was finally able to read multiple (undisplayed) codes. As I travelled to the mechanic, I received a mystery call. Did not answer, but called back on android phone. It was a fund raising auto number. My pilot is hacked and using false time stamps. I was told this was discovered before, but never addressed as a form of undetectable hacking.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Transmission · 153,640 miles · AL

It chatters all gears

Filed Oct 13, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 118,279 miles · MD

My 18 year old daughter was driving home 6/28/19 at midnight. Car died while driving. Coasted to side of road. Restarted and drove some. Same thing. Many lights came on. Coasted to side of highway. Tried one more time and made it home. Miles on odo: 118,279. The next morning I started the ca and tried to drive to dealership. After 3 miles, the same happened to me. I was able to pull over and had aaa tow it 5 miles to dealership. At dealership, the said many error codes came up but they recommended replacing the powertrain control module (PCM). I pd $1,410.16 to do this on july 2. I picked the car up and drove less than a mile and the same thing happened. I was able to start it again and then it happened as I coasted back to the dealership. They analyzed the car, talked with hq honda reps and they recommended checking the spark plugs. They did and all 6 were bad. However, they were just replaced at 102,42 miles about 1 year earlier. July 9. I decided to replace the spark plugs and the dealership to their credit only charged me $200 (cost of labor). I was hesitant to replace them as I was not certain they had identified the true problem. I was shocked after spending the $1,400 that it happened again. Ever since then I am wondering if this will happen again. I am also concerned because this problem of the car just shutting down is extremely dangerous, especially if you find yourself on the highway. So I would like someone to look into this and to see if this has happened to anyone else. Thanks.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Airbags, Transmission · 102,600 miles · TX

Takata recall - front driver and passenger and front dash airbags, the sendor does not work. They will not deploy if we were to be in an accident. Also, I have been experiencing transmission shudder in my 2011 pilot exl. When on light throttle between 25-40 MPH, then it disappears. This is while driving on the highway and city streets.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. While accelerating, the vehicle vibrated violently without warning. Crown motors (555 cypress ave, redding, ca 96001, (530) 241-4321) repaired the transmission switch, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the torque converter needed to be repaired. The contact scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Transmission · VA

2011 honda pilot. Around 66,000 miles. Transmission flushed and filled at around 60,000 miles. Issue began sometime before the flush. Acceleration from a stop is noticeably rough and vibrates within the vehicle. The problem is persistent up to around 45mph. Continues to get worse.

Filed Jan 1, 2018 · Transmission · FL

Transmission shudders at 40 MPH. Dealer is aware, changed computer settings and transmission at my expense. Problem still exist and dealer is aware of this issue with these vehicles and has no solution to remedy the problem. Bought the vehicle with 71k mile on 12/2/17.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · FL

P0301 through p0304 honda engine misfire settlement honda manipulate the dealer to make false allegations and the vehicle they refuse to repair it. I wish to have the truth come to light how they refuse to service and take accountability to repair the vehicle. They rather not repair it even though it is there. I was driving and the engine misfired. I was forced to drive into autozone to have them test it out and the diagnosis came back that I had to change the spark plugs. In which I did but now honda does not wish to repair it.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · IL

Purchased 2011 honda pilot ex-l new in mid-2010. For the past several months, we felt a shudder in the transmission at/around 25 MPH when accelerating lightly from a full stop. Got progressively worse over time; even passengers noticed it. Car is just under 5.5 years old with 72k miles on it. Dealer checked, said the torque converter had failed and would cost $1,900 to replace. Stated the new t/c had a 'fix' that corrected an earlier, known problem?! After replacing the transmission and/or torque converter on my 2000 acura tl three times and once on two previous honda preludes, I said I'd had enough with honda and demanded for it be repaired for free. I've seen a plethora of complaints on-line about 2009-2011 pilots and odyssey transmissions and t/c's so honda obviously hasn't fixed the transmission problems that plagued earlier models, including tl's, accords and crv's. We finally settled on $500 but this will be my last honda/acura product. Hellotoyota/lexus and mazda!

Filed Oct 10, 2015 · Transmission · GA

My '11 pilot only has 65,000 miles on it and the tranny persists to jerk/hesitate/vibrate/stutter when shifting from one gear to another, either up and down, however, it is most noticeable at lower gear shift and at low acceleration. Aside from the annoyance it generate, the sudden pull or jolt in shifting at low gears renders an involuntary reaction from the driver which can lead to safety concerns.

Questions about the 2011 Honda Pilot transmission

Does the 2011 Honda Pilot have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the transmission of the 2011 Honda Pilot, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Honda Pilot transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda Pilot transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Pilot have bad transmission?

The Honda Pilot model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (224 complaints), 2016 (202 complaints) and 2005 (176 complaints).

Other 2011 Honda Pilot problems

Airbags 68Brakes 41Engine 36Steering 34Suspension 34Electrical 26Body 19Acceleration 18Visibility 16Fuel system 10Seat belts 8Wheels 8Seats 7Driver assistance 6Locks 5Tires 5Lights 3

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