2003 Honda Pilot Automatic Transmission Problems
- 105
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 105 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 17 records
- engine light · 12 records
- transmission failure · 11 records
- second gear · 11 records
- check engine · 10 records
- transmission failed · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda pilot, transmission slip between 25 and 40 mph almost like it's slipping into neutral, usually when it's shifting from 2nd to 3rd. Happens occasionally without warning. Usually stall for several seconds sometimes cannot proceed causing safety hazard in traffic situations. Also told that motor mounts need replaced. Seems to be very common problem can't afford repair. Transmission cooler that honda…
ODI 10361488
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving approximately 60 mph, the gears failed and the transmission locked up without warning. The dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); therefore, they would not assume any additional responsibility for the repairs. The contact would have to pay $3,500 to have the…
ODI 10268718
Automatic Transmission
(1)the transmission/gear light in the 2003 honda pilot with 83,000 miles (when in drive) began blinking. We called the honda dealer and they said it indicated a problem with the transmission. The representative at the dealer said that 90% of the time it was the transmission pressure switch. (2)the car continued to be drivable. (3)the part was replaced by the montgomery, al honda dealer for $180.00. Our concern is…
ODI 10195945
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving at various speeds, the transmission tends to hesitate when shifting from first to second gear. Occasionally, the contact has to place the vehicle into neutral and then back into drive in order for the transmission to shift. Several months prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the transmission was leaking. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but…
ODI 10231446
Automatic Transmission · Steering
2003 honda pilot recalled due to transmission problems; avery green motors in vallejo ca purportedly "fixed" the recall problem. Two years later, the entire transmission failed and was replaced, at my own cost of $4,700. Honda refused to assist with the cost, even though it was apparent their "fix" at time of recall was deficient. At same time, avery green did a periodic maintenance check, or which i was charged…
ODI 10183193
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
2003 honda pilot transmission: my transmission continues to slip in 2nd gear. I have replaced numerous items on the vehicle - steering column, motor mounts, etc. The list is numerous. I have had transmission problems almost since the beginning of purchasing this vehicle in february 2006. The dealer never told me that the 2003 pilot had any type of transmission problems. I know as a consumer, i should have done my…
ODI 10320096
Automatic Transmission
Stepped on gas to accelerate, suddenly heard a loud noise - thought something got caught under car, but when i pulled over, there was nothing under. Took it to a local repair shop and was told that it was the transmission & that i would need to take it to the honda dealer as this may be part of the recalled vehicles. So i took it to ball honda on friday, 11/17 & had henry as the service advisor. When i spoke with…
ODI 10173898
Automatic Transmission
I was coasting to a stop when the transmission in my 2003 honda pilot suddenly and abruptly down shifted. It was like someone suddenly jabbed the brakes on my car. I took the car into the shop for transmission replacement the same day. The check engine light came on and the drive indicator light started flashing on the way to the shop. Also the transmission stuck in second gear, the limp home mode, and would not…
ODI 10174585
Automatic Transmission
My honda pilot 2003 ex 5 speed automatic transmission was "repaired" under a prior recall by dealer in september 2004. On october 6, 2006, the transmission completely failed as i was driving down the highway at approximately 65 m.p.h. Without acceleration, the vehicle lurched forward suddenly and hard, such that my seat belt did not catch me and lock and pushed me into the drivers wheel. When i got home, the car…
ODI 10170955
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot, transmission problems!!! Honda said we need to replace your transmission... We had a flashing d light for many year on & off again... They said the recall was done.. My repair record as follows: honda west augs 1/2003 a intermediate maintenance, throttle body service, rear differential service, ac replace ventilation filters, invoice total paid by us $353.10. 10/03/2006 had front brakes done at…
ODI 10287054
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated in 2004, the recall notice for nhtsa recall # 04v176000 pertaining to the automatic transmission was received. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who installed an oil jet kit. This seemed to correct the problems with the vehicle. However, on 10/02/06, the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle slowed as if losing power then jerked violently while entering second gear. The…
ODI 10170638
Automatic Transmission
In the summer 2004, i received notice from american honda motor co., inc. Involving an automatic transmission recall. My car was serviced for this recall on 10/12/04 by rensselaer honda, my original dealer. They inspected my 2003 pilot for the defect and installed an oil jet kit at 42,112 miles. This past summer(7/2006), now with 76,100 miles, i noticed that my car seemed to have a vibration or stutter when driving…
ODI 10170176
Automatic Transmission
After receiving the transmission recall 04v176000 update the transmission on my 2003 pilot ex-l failed. The problem consisted of the vehicle not change to and from second gear properly. American honda is giving me the run around about addressing this problem. *nm
ODI 10157707
Automatic Transmission
Our 2003 honda pilot was part of the honda recall of the automatic transmission. We took our vehicle to carl hogan honda in columbus ms when we found out about the recall. The service department inspected the transmission for heat discoloration and installed an oil jet kit. In early 2006 we started having problems with our pilot. It will intermittently surge and jerk between first and second gear and at times it…
ODI 10171457
Automatic Transmission
The transmission warning light starts flashing after about 5 minutes of driving at highway speed, however, there is no effect on driving performance. We have taken the vehicle to our mechanic but he cannot find a problem when he plugs the data management system into the computer. While this problem has not affected our use of the vehicle directly, we are concerned that one day the transmission will seize up. For…
ODI 10252321
Automatic Transmission
The car makes grinding noise under the hood when the car gently accelerates from below 1400 rpm to 1500 rpm. It started to happen around 30000 miles and happens frequently now (97000 miles). Dealer has replaced egr valve 3 times with no avail and they cannot replicate the problem. Sometimes the grinding noise lasts upto 5 seconds. The tachometer jumps up and down around 1500 rpm while making the grinding noise. The…
ODI 10258915
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda pilot started "juddering" at 35-40 mph when it hit around 45k miles. Numerous visits to dealer and a mechanic even rode with me while i drove and duplicated problem, but when it went back into their shop they denied a problem. I gave up when we moved out of the area. Problem still exists and we just let off the gas then give it more and it corrects. Now, though, the gear shifter is getting "stuck" or not…
ODI 10347907
Automatic Transmission
On multiple occasions the shift interlock will not let the car out of park, unless you hit the brake pedal 20-30 times. Has not been replaced due to honda not being able to duplicate the problem. *nm
ODI 10131437
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The vehicle was involved in recall #04176000 concerning the power train:automatic transmission. The cooling hose was replaced. The failure mileage was 76,000. The vehicle began having difficulty shifting gears. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vehicle would only shift into neutral or drive. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new transmission. The dealer stated…
ODI 10189410
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission on reverse shift wasn't work properly. It happened twice in the morning when i first start. The car woludn't move and locked up. I need to shift to drive gear than reverse. Some other time i have to turn off engin than turn on to move the gear. This was happen after recall for my honda polit 2003.
Fire reported
ODI 10122005
Automatic Transmission
Recall campaign: 04v176000 automatic transmission second gear inspection. Tranmission slipping. *bf the consumer stated that the slipping of the transmission happened intermittently. The consumers vehicle was serviced twice regarding the transmision, on the second visit, the consumer was told he would have to pay for the labor charges.
ODI 10111687
Automatic Transmission
Recall transmission</a> issue, dealer in area did not want to do repairs. *bf consumer was told that there were no parts available to repair her vehicle. Recall campaign id number : 04v176000 *tc
ODI 10099106
Automatic Transmission
Consumer received recall 04v176000 for replacement of the transmission. Mechanic replaced the oil set pump. However, the problem recurred, and had not been resolved. *ak
ODI 10094654
Automatic Transmission
04 v 176 000/automatic transmission: the consumer was unable to get this recall honored by dealer because no parts were available. Consumer has been waiting since september 4, 2004 and the parts were still unavailable. *jb
ODI 10099141
Automatic Transmission
Transmission recall 04v176000, honda [redacted]. No parts were available. *ak
ODI 10089908