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October 29, 2016 Service bulletin

A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. the...

Honda technical service bulletin A16-091 for 2016 Honda Pilot.

Bulletin number
A16-091
Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Summary
Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 MPH. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder; rather, it was caused by deteriorated transmission fluid. The transmission fluid deteriorates quicker than expected when it is exposed to intermittent high heat loads under specific driving conditions.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 202 complaints in the transmission category.

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