2004 Honda Pilot Automatic Transmission Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 10 records
- automatic transmission · 9 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot with 131,567 miles. All required maintenance done at the dealer since purchase. Took in a car that was running fine for scheduled routine maintenance & left with a $3,000 bill. Was told by the dealer that the car was now good for another 30,000 miles. Drove several blocks down the road & after stopping at a stop sign, wouldn't go into drive, just ran as in neutral. Finally got into drive by…
ODI 10416270
Automatic Transmission · Tires
My vehicle is having automatic transmission problems. I have taken it to several mechanics and the dealership and have been told they need to run diagnostics. They diagnosed the same problems and said the sensor and transmission need to be replaced. I have done some research and found that most 2003 and 2004 honda owners have had this problem. This morning i was driving on the highway and my car stopped and i was…
ODI 10412068
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot when accelerating between 35-45 miles per hour the vehicle starts to shudder. As time has passed this is starting to happen more frequently a nd at lower speeds. I have read other complaints about this and the recall that was issued for the same problem with acura. I know the was a recall for the 2004 pilot but was informed by the dealer that mine was not involved. *tr
ODI 10418589
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot ex i have the "d" gear flashing from time to time. *tr
ODI 10401199
Automatic Transmission
Transmission drive d light is blinking. Told need a need 4th speed clutch pressure switch. Error code p1740? I have read many complaints about this issue on various consumer web sites. Honda should have this recalled and pay for repair. *tr
ODI 10395212
Automatic Transmission
We are having issues with our 2004 honda pilot. We took it to the dealership where after charging us for each and every item to find the problem. They have concluded it is the torque converter. We have just over 70,000 miles and our certified warranty expired in january 2011. The worst is that our extended warranty is basically worthless. Glad we paid for that one. *tr
ODI 10402205
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they advised the contact that she would need to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
ODI 10384504
Automatic Transmission
The first symptom our 2004 honda pilot experienced was a shutter/jerking of the car at a little under 30 mph. We took it to the repair shop but the mechanic was not able to replicate the condition. The shutter and jerking then started happening between 40-45 mph. We took it back to the shop at which time the mechanic was able replicate it. The transmission was pulled and inspected. There was heat build up and…
ODI 10386168
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot shudders/vibrates violently at 30-50mph. Rpm gauge moves up and down. It does this every time i drive it for the past 2 years and honda says they know nothing about it and can't replicate it. *tr
ODI 10373683
Automatic Transmission
We have 2004 honda pilot with 94000 miles, today we had it serviced and they told us that it needs a new transmission for about $4450. We have taken this car to the dealership for service since we bought it. All schedule maintenances on time and all the sudden it needs a new transmission. *tr
ODI 10373636
Automatic Transmission
I am an original owner of a 2004 honda pilot. The transmission has always had a slight shutter since new. I never thought any thing of it until i started commuting with it. If i give the car more gas the shutter will not happen. I believe this transmission will soon self destruct. The "d" on the transmission selector started blinking. I have 86,000 miles to date. I am cautious i will have to replace this thing due…
ODI 10367981
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot transmission shudders while driving. Only 90,000 miles on vehicle. Dealer says torque converter needs to be replaced and possibly transmission. Upon research found this to be a large ongoing problem with many consumers. *tr
ODI 10366592
Automatic Transmission
Problem: at low rpm in 4th gear and speeds 25 to 35 mph, there is sporadic vibration of the vehicle when the gas pedal is slightly depressed. The issue goes away if pressure is applied or removed from the gas pedal. The problem has recently started to occur at highway speeds of 65+ mph as well, also at low rpm. The failure was identified as a torque converter issue by the dealer that has resulted in requiring the…
ODI 10366494
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. *TR
ODI 10371798
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot began making shuttering vibrating noise on deceleration at about 50,000 miles. Carried back to honda dealership 3 times and told could not reproduce noise or vibration. I got in vehicle with shop foreman and was able to reproduce the noise for him with no problem. This was on the third trip to the dealership with 102,000 miles on the vehicle. We were told the transmission would need replacing. We…
ODI 10361816
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 honda pilot ex-l is having a torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating). I have not had the problem fixed yet, but i have read numerous complaints regarding this issue at different internet sites. *tr
ODI 10369422
Automatic Transmission
Around 35-45 mph, loud noise is produced inside my 2004 honda pilot transmission. The vehicle has 117,000 miles. It sounds as if gears are not engaging, and are rather chipping off. I took the car to honda before my warranty expired and they stated they could not reproduce the noise. I continued to drive the vehicle, and the noise would intermittently happen. Now the noise happens all the time around 35-45 mph as i…
ODI 10357212
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot driveline vibration. The 2004 honda pilot we own shudders and vibrates very loudly when accelerating between 25-50mph. This has been ongoing throughout the life of the car. (family owned since new) the vehicle has been taken to honda on several occasions for diagnosis and repair for the problem. Honda has stated they can not reproduce the issue or said they find no problem. Honda did complete a…
ODI 10350722
Automatic Transmission
Transmission noise/vibration at low rpms while driving in 4th gear. Does not make noise while driving in d3. Recall work was supposed to have been done by dealer when vehicle was purchased new. Recall stated that trans could "lock up" while driving. Have seen other complaints online for same problem with acura mdx which uses the same transmission. The problem appears to be faulty torque converters. *tr
ODI 10346410
Automatic Transmission
Our 2004 honda pilot began making noises every once in a while a couple of months ago. At first, the noise sounded like we had run over a paper cup with the rt front tire. This small sound got more frequent. We noticed it happened most often when we were moving at a slow speed -- between 30 and 40 mph. We called the dealership and the mechanic determined the torque converter is malfunctioning. The dealer says we…
ODI 10344294
Automatic Transmission
I just recently (in november) purchased a 2004 honda pilot. The transmission starting causing shifting problems. The first time it was like i slammed the brakes on but thankfully i was just going up our drive way and not driving fast. I started driving again and it kept messing up. Then the green light started flashing on the d when i was driving and parked. I took it in and they plugged it into the computer and it…
ODI 10347256
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph the vehicle started making a noise and the automatic transmission light came on. The vehicle start jerking and suddenly locked-up causing the vehicle to stop in the middle of the highway. The contact restarted the vehicle but the engine kept locking up while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed…
ODI 10340635
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot transmission gear problems....gears are engaging while driving at approximately 40 mph. *tr
ODI 10339739
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda pilot ex with 122,000 miles the problem first began in june 2010 and has persisted ever since. While driving, my car's transmission will "shudder". It typically occurs between 25-55 mph. While the duration is brief (15 seconds or less), it has become more frequent, at least one time during each driving occurrence. In addition to the shudder, at low rpms the car will have difficulty shifting and begin to…
ODI 10357658