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2017 Honda Pilot: transmission slipping

7 of the 943 complaints about the 2017 Honda Pilot describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

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Filed Apr 24, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

Transmission seems to be slipping the truck in getting louder when I switch gears it takes a min to take off

Filed Jul 25, 2024 · Transmission · PA

In April my transmission started slipping and making a whirring noise. I took it to my dealership three times and they could never find a problem. In late June 2024 while driving back from OH to PA, the transmission died and left us stranded on [XXX] in WV with car zipping by. We spent several hundred dollars on towing, hotel rooms and rental cars. Had to leave our car in WV for two weeks for repair. The car was five hours from home. There is a lawsuit for the 9 speed transmission and I am here to confirm there is a problem. There was only 90000 miles on the car and all preventive services have been performed prior to transmission dying. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 16, 2023 · Transmission · NJ

Torque Converter clutch slipping due to Honda 3.6L V6 VSC Vibration. Received a "Transmission System Error" warning multiple times while driving at 65MPH highway. Vehicle has less than 47,000 miles but is out of warranty due to the age of the vehicle. Dealership stated the Torque Converter needs to be replaced even though regular maintenance was performed previously. Dealership stated that the Torque Converter could go bad at any time and cause transmission issues requiring the entire thing to require replacement and is charging a lot of money for the replacement. Research shows many 3rd Generation Honda PIlot owners experiencing the same exact issue due to the VSC built into the engine and others are getting hit with costs at around the same mileage. We should not be penalized for a poorly designed or manufactured powertrain component that apparently requires replacement just after the powertrain warranty expires.

Filed Jul 9, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MO

Instrument Cluster goes blank, audio unit goes black, back up camera & sensors not working at times. My audio unit was replaced on 5/10/21, after experiencing these system for several months. The new Display audio 39540-TG7-A42RM worked approximately 2 weeks before symptoms started appearing again, with the most severe popping sound that occurred 7/07/22. Display was sluggish for about a week, then a loud startling popping sound came from inside the dash while driving on the highway yesterday, followed by a crack under the right navigation vent trim. The display turned black, tried to reboot, & was very sluggish, and slow to respond. Then the engine transmission jumped, while this is all going on. I was on the highway, and thought I was going to crash, due to my vehicle losing function. The vehicle “jumped” like the transmission was slipping, so much so, that I thought my car was going to lose control. I had to turn around to head home fearing I could lose control of my vehicle, as the navigation display would freeze at times. Today, the display will boot up slowly, with just the lower left corner only, then slowly returning to normal. This happens when I start my car each time, and sometimes while I am driving. I have also noticed that the transmission will slip out of park to neutral at times, when I push the button to Park, then rolls forward. I’ve been to Kunes Country Honda numerous times, of which they say there is no fix. I currently have an appointment for 7/12/22 that I made last week before it actually popped so bad, because it was sluggish, and before that, I could tell it was a huge issue because now it is sluggish every time I start my vehicle. My understanding is that Honda will only replace this unit with the same, defective unit. This is an unacceptable alternative. I still have an extended warranty on my car for 9,000 miles. I am currently thinking its the module now.

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · Transmission · TX

Auto dashboard warning lights started and remained flashing. Transmission would not up shift - slipped into neutral - surged and jerked when up shifting This experience was repeated after pulling off the highway and attempting to reenter traffic. This was a dangerous experience as it occurred on a high speed Interstate. I took the auto to the dealer BUT they were not able to reproduce the problem and their diagnostics check could not find a problem.

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · GA

Twice while car was braked at stop light the car slipped into neutral and turned off after I took my foot off the break. When I tried to compensate for car going into neutral car turns off. This almost caused an accident as I was a green turn arrow and could not turn and car behind me almost hit me. I had 2 children in the car with me.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · NY

Veh. Transmission lurches (slips, shifts rough, jumps forward) when shifting at around 28 MPH. So far the veh. Only does this at the speed indicated. There is a you tube video june, 9th. 2018 that shows the exact problem I have with the veh.!

Questions about the 2017 Honda Pilot slipping

Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 2017 Honda Pilot?

7 of 943 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Pilot (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 2003.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Honda Pilot?

There are 0 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Honda Pilot

Stalling 175Start-stop 99Engine failure 90Knocking 89Check engine light 63Jerking 52Won't start 47Loss of power 39Warning lights 37Fuel pump 33Hesitation 24Collision warning 23Transmission failure 19Adaptive cruise 17Shudder 17Misfire 15Key fob 14Won't shift 13Grinding brakes 12Headlights 12Lane assist 11Sunroof shattered 11Harsh shifting 9Battery drain 8Screen failure 7Sudden acceleration 7Overheating 6Backup camera 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5

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