2005 Honda Pilot Power Train Problems
- 131
- 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 131 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 26 records
- torque converter · 17 records
- radiator failed · 10 records
- transmission cooler · 10 records
- radiator transmission · 9 records
- causing transmission · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 58 |
| 60–100k mi | 41 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Transmission cooling mechanism in lower part of radiator failed causing transmission fluid to leak into the radiator and mix with coolant. Introduction of antifreeze into the transmission caused damage which would require replacement of transmission, radiator, hoses, flush the engine, etc. Even with this amount of repair, increase failure rate of water pump, heater core or any rubber seal or gasket exists. A quick…
ODI 11154153
Power Train
2005 honda pilot, when cruising between 35-45 miles car shudders/vibrate never fixed since i bought this vehicle.
ODI 11103654
Power Train
When driving 30-50mph my 2005 honda pilot shudder/vibrates as if i'm driving on a rumble strip. I bought my pilot at 113,000 in 2017 and i noticed the issue first at about 120,000 miles. I now have 134,000 miles and the research i'm doing on this issue suggests there is a major defect with honda/acura transmission and or torque converters. What can i do at this point?
ODI 11129685
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While the vehicle was in park and the key was not near the vehicle, the gear shifted independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the neighbor's yard. The contact was in the vehicle cleaning it out at the time of the failure. The contact sustained a concussion to the head and injuries to the neck, back, and left leg that required medical attention. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11033183
Power Train · Suspension
The rear cradle which has the drive shafts and rear differential has come unattached from rear crossmember due to the attachment points rusting through letting cradle and k member loose from 2 of the 4 attachment points.this seems to be a problem on several vehicles that i have seen.the crossmember rusts out from the inside out and lets the cradle loose from the vehicle causing complete suspension failure and loss…
ODI 11031709
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When accelerating at approximately 35-40 mph the cars shakes and vibrates. If you let off the accelerator the shake will go away.
ODI 10864071
Engine · Power Train
My vsa light and my vtm-4 wheel light came on. When i attempted to push on the gas petal it would accelerate. I was driving on a city street going home
ODI 10853733
Power Train
At 105,000 miles i took my 2005 honda pilot for some preventative maintenance-oil change, transmission service, and an air bag recall. The mechanic noted that the vehicle shuddered on his test drive. Now the d light is blinking and the vehicle does shudder between 35-50 mph. The service writer alex schenbeck at dick's honda in hillsboro said he didn't notice the mechanics note and had no idea what this could be.…
ODI 10824133
Power Train
When accelerating at approximately 35-40 mph the cars shakes and vibrates. If you let off the accelerator the shake will go away. Has progressively gotten worse.
ODI 10812042
Power Train
There is vibration when accelerating between 35-45 mph. Seems there issue with transmission which is common among other ownwers.
ODI 10837563
Power Train
My 2005 honda pilot check engine light came on. My local mechanics scanned the computer code p0741, torque clutch solenoid. After he replace the solenoid and cleared the code i drove it for about 50 miles before the light came on again. So i took it back the the shop to have the code scan again. The same code, p0741 appear in his scanner. He recheck the replacemental part for malfunction and connection issues with…
ODI 10846060
Power Train
D light started blinking as i was going down the interstate. After i stopped i check gas cover and transmission fluid levels. Both ok. Happened again so i went to get code read...throwing code p0872 and code 0700. I had this problem a few years ago and honda fixed problem for almost $500. Why is it happening again?
ODI 10788968
Power Train
The vehicle jumps on and off and i tend to loose control of the vehicle with steering. Further check revealed that the transmission failure of the vehicle.
ODI 10781647
Power Train
Traveling about 35 to 45mph we feel a shutter once you speed up it goes away.also see a flutter in engine rpm.
ODI 10777723
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
On 9-9-15, our 2005 honda pilot abruptly stopped on emerald parkway - police assisted. Leaking fluid was clumpy red/brown and vehicle hot. Shop today says radiator and transmission and possibly engine need replaced and instructed us to contact a honda dealer. This is our second safety complaint on this vehicle - 1st was dangerous "phantom braking" or inadvertant application on brakes in 2012, which honda…
ODI 10762599
Power Train
After coming home from work i noticed a drip line in the driveway. When i turned around i saw a pool of milky red liquid under the passenger side engine compartment. After opening the hood i saw that the coolant overflow bottle was in fact overflowing with this milky red liquid. After having the vehicle towed to the service station i was told that the transmission cooler failed in the radiator causing the coolant to…
ODI 10761493
Power Train
My pilot 2005, 45000 mls. Is running very good but from 3 month ago the engine light is on and the vtm-4 is on at the same time some times in off and always back. This happen when the engine start and stay on, sometimes on the road is off back again on engine light and vtm-4.
ODI 10795245
Power Train
The powertrain has a very irritating vibration when accelerating through or holding it at 35 - 40 mph. The vibration lasts about 5 seconds and has a very odd noise that happens at the exact same time. Kind of like deep base. All info i can find points to the torque converter and my mechanic says all his information points to the torque converter also.
ODI 10733379
Power Train
Vehicle in motion, stopped in traffic when automatic transmission failed. Engine was running perfectly but vehicle would not move. Mechanic found radiator had failed, allowing transmission fluid to mix with engine coolant. Transmission had to be rebuilt and radiator replaced. Cost of repair approximately $5,000. Contacted honda and they refused to do anything. Receipts for repair and communication to honda are…
ODI 10971973
Engine · Power Train
Car shudders occasionally around speeds 30 while accelerating, the shudder lasts few seconds and stops. This could happen only once or several times if you continue to drive around speeds 30 mph. From honda forums it looks like a common problem with same year honda pilots and accura rdx. Driving with such an condition shakes the driver for an unknown vehicular behaviour that may cause an accident/ fatality. It is…
ODI 10717028
Power Train
Traction control system (vsa) light came on. Took to mechanic, who advised me of recall and that i should take to dealer. I took vehicle to dealer, who tells me that the car is not under the march, 2013 recall, even though my vehicle issues are the same as the issues which led to the 2013 recall.
ODI 10716370
Power Train
When i am going in a speed range about 35 mph i get like shudder/grinding sound coming out of the bottom of the pilot. I am getting very concern because i've driven other pilots and they all do the same and they shouldn't be doing this noise. *js
ODI 10669409
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My wife was driving to work when suddenly she heard like a whirring sound and the car just suddenly shut down. She pulled on the side and noticed fluid was leaking underneath the front side of engine. We have the vehicle towed to dealership. Talking to the agent, they told us that transmission fluid leaked into radiator and radiator coolant/trans fluid leaked into transmission. Cost of repairs: $1130 to flush out…
ODI 10667880
Engine · Power Train
This is a 2005 honda pilot we bought in 2009. The dealer called me to say that the radiator burst and the antifreeze got mixed in with the transmission fluid causing the transmission to fail. He is now quoting a $5,000 bill to replace the radiator and the transmission. *tr
ODI 10664339
Power Train
Heard a weird noise while driving home from work. When i pulled over to see what it was, tranny fluid was bubbling out of the radiator overflow. Had the transmission and radiator replaced by aul, the extended warranty co. They sent a used tranny and within a week it was shaking the whole car on the downshift at 35-40 and 60mph. Another used tranny was sent. On day one, began noticing the whole car shakes at 40-45…
ODI 10669415