2004 Honda Pilot Power Train Problems
- 89
- 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 89 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 19 records
- automatic transmission · 11 records
- power train · 10 records
- check engine · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- engine light · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 150–400k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Driving around town transmission locked up. Avoided crash. Recall on my vehicle was never performed. Now my transmission needs to be rebuilt and i have to pay for hondas negligence? We purchase this new in 2004 the recall was in the same year. Always dealer maintained. This is unacceptable!! My family could have been seriously hurt in a serious crash!! Now my vehicle is at aamco for the repairs. Honda will not cover…
ODI 10535927
Power Train
While driving around 30-50 miles an hour my vehicle has been making a shuddering noise with a vibration and while this is happening the rpms with move up and down with as the shuddering progresses. It seems as though this is a common problem with the year and make of the vehicle. I have taken it to the dealership to verify that i need to have my torch converter replaced and it will cost around $1700.00 to fix it.…
ODI 10549689
Power Train
I was due for my yearly vehicle inspection. Prior to getting the vehicle inspected the check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to the dealer for the inspection and told them the engine light came on. I was then told that the code that came up was for the transmission and that it needs to be replaced. The vehicle did not pass inspection because of this and i was issued a piece of paper to place in the window…
ODI 10523582
Power Train
I was driving in the highway then my car wouldn't go fast when i stop to se what happen there was smoke coming out of my engine took it to mechanic he told me it was a transmission problem we goggle around before trying to fix it and it says thus type of situation is been recall already. *tr
ODI 10628506
Power Train
When i started the car and began driving i noticed that the gear change lever was gliding through r, n, d, etc. Rather than being firm in each position. Luckily, the car did not fall out of gear. I have since learned from the shop that the only thing holding it in gear as i drove was this very loose lever. This was extremely unsafe to drive! The determination is that the shift selector assembly inside the…
ODI 10519819
Engine · Power Train
Transmission fail-description of problem: heat build up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. Contacted honda and was told that there were no recalls for this vin and because the service work was not completed by honda they claim no responsibility for their design flaw. A very expensive engineering/design…
ODI 10521446
Power Train
Noticed that the d was flashing while on a multi-stop trip to visit family. This first occurred while driving on the interstate and there were no other indications that there was a transmission problem. When i stopped for gas the light stopped flashing and everything seemed to be fine. I continued on to the first stop of my trip. A couple of days later i drove to the 2nd stop of my trip and while driving in and…
ODI 10524584
Power Train
Yesterday my honda pilot started acting irregular as i was pulling into a controlled intersection turning left. My pilot would not accelerate as normal and left me stranded in middle of intersection as oncoming traffic approached. Traffic did slow down and i shifted into 2nd gear, and that allowed my to move through safely through the intersection. No accident, just a angry young man shaking his hand and screaming…
ODI 10511639
Power Train
The transmission failed on my 2004 honda pilot with only 157,000 miles on it. Thankfully, it was in a parking garage and did not cause any injuries or blocked roadways other than a busy parking garage. *tr
ODI 10511433
Power Train
My 2004 pilot ex-res started a faint whining noise around 73k miles. The noise became progressively more pronounced with time/miles. The noise is only audible when pressing on the gas pedal and in third gear. As soon as the gas pedal is depressed the noise disappears. I have 93k miles on the odometer as of may 2013 and the noise is now a high pitched whining noise; it is very annoying and easily audible inside the…
ODI 10512042
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission slipped between second and third gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the solenoid would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *tr
ODI 10509686
Power Train
At a traffic stop everything wa normal, when i accelerated the vehicle i noticed that the d indicator started to flash. Before contacting the dealership i did a search on line and found that many other pilot owners are having the same issue. When i contacted the dealer they wanted to charge me 150.00 for them to hook the vehicle up to their computers. I now found out that the problem is a switch for the fourth gear.…
ODI 10504736
Power Train
Driving on freeway transmission completely dis-engaged ( as if i shifted into neutral ). While "coasting" i was attempting to safely pull off to the side of the freeway. After approximately five seconds the transmission re-engaged and was performing normally again. I took surface streets for the ten mile trip home and the problem occurred four additional times. *tr
ODI 10498168
Power Train
Pulled vehicle into a service shop. Turned off vehicle and removed key from ignition to take key off ring for technician. Vehicle was not in park but still in drive even though i was able to remove key. A minute after leaving vehicle car rolled down slight incline and into and across 3 lanes of busy 40mph traffic. Two vehicles slammed on their brakes amazingly missing broadsiding the vehicle. A second change in the…
ODI 10482229
Power Train
To start off i bought my pilot used from honda with about 83,000 miles on it a year ago. When i drive my car at a steady 30mph to 45mph it shutters and makes noises as if i'm driving over road turtles. It's very violent until i let off the accelerator. I talked to honda and they said it was the torque converter. I asked if it had been recalled and they told me there had never been a recall for the transmission. I…
ODI 10483225
Power Train
Transmission made a very loud noise wheels locked up, and trans lost fluid through the drivers side. Upon closer examination i found that the entire transmission case had small cracks and the trans would lock-up as if there was something in the gears like a bolt or pin of sorts if driven even a couple of feet. Complete transmission had to be replaced, contacted dealer no coverage from honda. *tr
ODI 10482129
Engine · Power Train
Went to dealer for a recall service and maintenance, also ask dealer to check for an issue about car makes a clunking sound some where in front engine when turn right. They found the front/right engine mount was broken, need to be replaced both of them and cost $820. I found a lot of pilot owners has same issue. I think honda should issue a recall for this. *tr
ODI 10504253
Engine · Power Train
The transmission shakes and stutters as if it is stalling at speeds of 35 to 50 miles an hour. It will not go in reverse or forward. Engine starts but it will not go. *tr
ODI 10511188
Power Train
Complete transmission failure at 60 mph. No warning, no blinking lights, sounds, shuddering etc. I was able to coast off the freeway without collision! I had my car towed to the dealership and was told $5000-$5500 for a transmission replacement. My vin was not included in the transmission recall of 2004. This is dangerous! I am so grateful that my children were not with me and that there was no collision. *tr
ODI 10474402
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was parked in the driveway on a completely flat surface. I put the car in reverse to back out of the driveway. I touched the accelerator pedal lightly to get the car moving, the car accelerated wildly. I stomped on the brake, which went to the floor. I had time to look down and see that my foot was on the brake pedal and to stomp on the emergency brake. The car did not slow down at all. The vehicle continued…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10471300
Electrical System · Power Train
Apparently i did not place the car in park but was able to take the keys out of the ignition. Left the car and when i came back to the car, the car had rolled backward and crashed into bushes which stopped the car. This has happened to me twice. I now make sure i engage the parking brake to make sure the car does not roll. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10480648
Electrical System · Power Train
Pilot rolled away while it was parked, i had key in my hand, it hit a concrete flower pot. Damaging my right fender bumper mirror.policeman got inside pilot took key in and out of ignition several times,while it was in gear. I drove the car to honda dealership told them what happened. They admitted it should not do that, but did nothing to help. After hearing of recall in jan. I contacted honda about the incident…
Crash reported
ODI 10503214
Power Train
While driving to the airport for family vacation, my 2004 pilot started making a grinding sound every few minutes. When we returned 2 weeks later while driving around town between 20 and 40 miles per hr. It continued making same grinding sounds. Had my mechanics look at it suggested changing transmission fluid and differential fluid, did so but it kept on making grinding sounds. Recently got a notice for another…
ODI 10559640
Power Train
There is a growl/grind/shudder between 30-40 mph specifically at 1,500 rpms. The noise appears to be coming from the transmission or very close to the transmission. This issue is very hard to diagnose, however i already replaced the transmission once and the issue came back. Could i have purchased two faulty honda transmissions? *jb
ODI 10461875
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact was driving 70 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. There was a previous recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle was repaired under the recall previously bu the failure…
ODI 10461339