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 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
I have noticed when my pilot gets below 50 mph it gets a shuddering to it (not always but most times driving in the city), almost like its driving over a washboard. During a visit to the dealership i talked to another honda pilot owner who was experiencing the same thing but the dealership could not tell her what the issue was. So after more investigating she took it to a non-honda repair person who told her the…
ODI 10482265
Power Train
While driving normal and slowly accelerating, at the speed of 35-45 mph a "shuddering vibration" occurs. *tr
ODI 10456266
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Premature automatic transmission failure after recall work (04v176000) oil jet kit installation on 2004 pilot. Honda should be responsible for replacing all transmissions on all affected vehicles. How could honda possibly determine that no damage had occurred to the transmission prior to the oil jet kit installation that vehicles with less than 15k received as a "fix". Another example of how the end consumer gets…
ODI 10456398
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the check engine light was reset several times, but the failure was not corrected. The check engine light remained illuminated and the contact took the vehicle to two different mechanics for diagnosis. Both diagnostics located the failure at the…
ODI 10455116
Power Train
My 2004 honda pilot has a shuddering sound when i go above around 35 miles an hour. It is very intermittent but can be loud. My local dealer said they had to get a honda engineer out to look at it and it is verified to be the torque converter. This seems to be a very common issue researching it here and on the internet. I am frustrated that honda has not recalled these knowing that it is such a wide sweeping issue…
ODI 10469717
Power Train
I took my honda pilot to the honda dealership because the d light was flashing. They found code p1740 indicating a 4th pressure switch failure. I received an estimate for $5,109 + tax to replace the transmission and torque converter. I discovered the recall issued for the transmission on the 2003-2004 honda pilots, but when i called honda, i was told that there was no recall for my vehicle for the transmission. My…
ODI 10447125
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission began to slip gears with a roaring noise and then suddenly failed to operate. The transmission warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. There was a recall related to the failure…
ODI 10447737
Power Train
Vehicle shudders when accelerating and shifting gears around 40 mph. *tr
ODI 10456046
Power Train
My 2004 honda pilot with just 130,000 miles needed to have my transmission replaced.it was making loud noises and the transmission was slipping. On august 6, 2004 my pilot based on a honda safety recall - installed a oil jet kit to the transmission because my car had 15, 232 which i think was over by 232 miles required to get a new transmission. My car is completely serviced at the honda dealer. *tr
ODI 10442751
Power Train
At 30-40 mph while slightly accelerating, the engine vibrates or shudders. The symptom stops if i let off the gas or if i increase the acceleration. Does not seem to have other problems associated with this. *tr
ODI 10449330
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 60 mph up an incline, the transmission down shift into second gear while the engine warning indicator was illuminated. The failure occurred continuously. The contact was unable to drive beyond 30 mph. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vin was ineligible under the recall…
ODI 10447721
Power Train
Vehicle shudders at 45 mph, making a "whoosh' sound and slowing abruptly, if briefly. *tr
ODI 10490484
Power Train
I am an owner of a 2004 honda pilot with 123000 miles and have been experiencing an automatic transmission/torque converter shudder/vibration that occurs between 30-50 mph. The vibration began occurring at about 98,000 miles. At speeds of 30-50mph the vibration occurs under light acceleration and continues until i either push down harder on the gas pedal or let off it completely. I researched the issue on the…
ODI 10468465
Power Train
The car stalled while driving in the freeway. I paid $4500 for rebuilt transmission. *tr
ODI 10429214
Power Train
Transmission began to slip, vehicle lost power during acceleration. Transmission eventually failed altogether. Vehicle undrivable. Unsafe situation. No way to accelerate and no warning to pull over. *tt
ODI 10425874
Power Train
While driving at a steady speed of 35-45 mph the car experiences shuddering for about 5 seconds at irregular intervals. It sounds and feels like it is coming from the front of the vehicle, perhaps on the driver side and at first i thought it may be bad wheel bearings. Those turned out to be fine. I took it to a repair shop who said it needed the rear differential serviced. That did not stop the shuddering.…
ODI 10465636
Power Train
Last year our honda pilot began occasionally having a shuddering sound, like driving over a metal grate. This would occur when decelerating slightly around 40 mph. Over the past year this has begun to occur regularly rather than occasionally and for a longer duration and louder. Now the d light has begun flashing. From research i am expecting to find that the transmission is failing due to torque converter problems.…
ODI 10457550
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My 2004 honda pilot has a shudder at 30 mph. It feels as though you are driving over the rumble strips. I am starting to experience poor shifts at other speeds now as well. I understand that the problem is most likely the result of a faulty torque converter. Repairs include replacing the torque converter and the transmission as well as updating the pcm. Honda recalled over a million 2003/2004 pilots but my vin is…
ODI 10450707
Power Train
My 2004 honda pilot has been making a grinding/shuddering noise. Doesn't do it all the time, but usually when i'm going 35-40 mph. If i accelerate, the noise will stop. Can't duplicate it always, but sounds like something is seriously wrong in the transmission. Many, many other reports online of the exact same problem. *tr
ODI 10454189
Power Train
I own a 2004 honda pilot which was purchased new and has been well maintained with 106000 miles and have been experiencing an automatic transmission/torque converter shudder/vibration that occurs between 35-45 mph. The vibration began occurring at about 90,000 miles. At speeds of 35-45 mph the vibration occurs under light acceleration and continues until i either push down harder on the gas pedal or let off it…
ODI 10432210
Power Train
FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS ARE BAD. *TR
ODI 10395213
Power Train
Not sure if this is consider a power train problem, but no option regarding a transmission or torque converter in the box. My 2004 honda pilot shudders very bad when i am going between 35 to 40 mph. I am so embarrassed when someone else is in the vehicle with me and it does it. I have 116,352 miles on my vehicle now and it shudders alot. I have been reading the consumer report and this seems to be very common in the…
ODI 10423203
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the gear failed to engage when shifting from park into drive position. The failure caused the vehicle to hesitate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to restart the vehicle several times to stop the failure from recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.…
ODI 10629222
Power Train
Torque converter shudder /vibration between 35 and 40 mph. I have taken my 2004 honda pilot to the service department for over 18 month now trying to get someone to hear or experience what i was with my vehicle. Finally when the vibration was so bad it could be heard and felt. It was finally heard/felt by the service manager at local honda dealer. When i was told what the problem was and that it would cost $2500 to…
ODI 10378951
Power Train
Shutter in the tranny from 25-45 mph it has been described as the torque converter. *tr
ODI 10449525