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.
Power Train
When i slow down from going higher then 40 miles per hour my pilot shudders between 35 and 40. It quits at about 35 but it started happening a year ago and does it every time i drive now. I have read on line of other pilots doing the same thing. Seems tome this is a recall issue as well as a safety one if my transmission quits because of defective torque converter as a dealer once told me. I don't want to pay the…
ODI 10763498
Power Train
Vehicle shudders at 40-45 mph. Causes severe shaking that could hinder driving ability especially in slippery conditions. Lots of complaints on internet related to torque converter and motor mounts. Threats of class action suit against honda for multiple people complaining of this ongoing problem. *tr
ODI 10632310
Power Train
Transmission shudder between 35-40 mph. This is a well known problem that is caused by a failing torque converter. *tr
ODI 10629063
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 45 mph, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
ODI 10658974
Engine · Power Train
I was driving my honda rpm started going up and down vehicle started violently started to shake. I luckily made it home. The transmission fluid and coolant had mixed. I bought a new radiator, extensive transmission flush 15 qts. Now 2 months later the vehicle is shifting hard, shaking at 35-40 mph and have been informed i need a new transmission. I have read numerous comments and reports of this honda should be…
ODI 10648962
Engine · Power Train
I had been driving for about 15 minutes when car suddenly failed to maintain speed and slowed from 45 mph to 30-35 mph. I could not get car to accelerate, engine was audibly strained and smoke was shortly evident from under hood. I put on my emergency flashers and pulled off the road as soon as it was safe to do so. No warning lights were illuminated. Smoke ceased when i turned the engine off. Upon exiting the car i…
ODI 10611417
Power Train
Transmission overheated, over pressurized and sprayed out bleeder valve. *tr
ODI 10616014
Power Train
I have been having problems with my transmission since i financed it in 2009. I was driving and the d would constantly flash. I took it back to the dealership and they informed me they put to much fluid in the transmission. A few months back i started hearing funny noises and when i go to make a u-turn the steering wheel will become locked and it will be hard to turn the wheel back. I thought i didn't have enough…
ODI 10608242
Power Train
The d light is flash. So there are something warning my transmission i think my transmission is going to be fail. We know that honda, pilot 2004 had recall for this. Would you please have my 2005 recall transmission? I worry to drive it now, cause of safety reason and also the cost of repair. Since this car only 58,485 miles. It doesn't make sense the d light is flash with this miles. Please help! Thankyou *tr
ODI 10583747
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle over heated and stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. An independent mechanic stated that the transmission pushed water into the radiator and the transmission needs to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10577123
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle exhibited a reduction in power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.updated 06/10/14 ma 07/24/17*cn
ODI 10575938
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission cooler line inside radiator failed combining fluids and causing the transmission to malfunction. Loss of ability to drive/move vehicle with family in the vehicle. This is a common failure and requires a new radiator and replace / rebuild the transmission. A recommendation from honda to replace the radiator every 100,000 miles would have prevented having to replace / rebuild the transmission. Subsequent…
ODI 10566941
Engine · Power Train
Like so very many other honda pilot owners of the timeframe, i have experienced a transmission leak and failure from a radiator failure - and though honda had settled a class-action suit about these problems with a minor warranty extension... My failure, of course, happened shortly after that extension. I am out nearly $5,000 and nearly got killed when my car died because honda has failed to properly recall these…
ODI 10564144
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission cooler line inside radiator failed combining fluids and causing the transmission to malfunction. Loss of ability to drive/move vehicle while on a rural road between cities during a snowstorm with my family in the vehicle. This is a common failure and requires a new radiator and replace / rebuild the transmission. A recommendation from honda to replace the radiator every 100,000 miles for a marginal…
ODI 10556338
Power Train
I bought a used 05 pilot 1 year ago for my wife and boys. Vehicle started to shudder at around 30-40 mph. I remember my mother having this same thing happen to her acura mdx and she was told she needed a whole new transmission. I looked up what was happening to our pilot and have found hundreds of other complaints dealing with this same issue! Acura even put out a service bulletin (06-003) addressing the problem of…
ODI 10558095
Engine · Power Train
I was driving up a hill when my vehicle started to lose power and high rpms upon acceleration. Was not able to climb hill so i pulled over and turned the car off. Restarted and made it a short distance before it stopped. I was fortunate to get out of harm's way prior to the car giving out completely.the vehicle had to be towed. A mechanic took a look at the vehicle and explained that transmission and radiator were…
ODI 10555336
Power Train
Transmission shudders at 35-40 mph apparently due to faulty torque converters and transmissions installed in these vehicles. There are numerous instances of premature transmission failures documented on this vehicle. It can cause the vehicle to stop suddenly, and is a hazard. These torque converters and transmissions should be recalled. *tr
ODI 10568624
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Radiator failed causing the transmission fluid to mix with the coolant. My wife was stranded with my four children. We had the radiator changed and coolant and transmission fluid flushed. The transmission has not functioned properly since the problem happened. *tr
ODI 10562967
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission cooler line inside radiator failed commingled fluids and causing transmission to malfunction. Loss of ability to drive/move vehicle while in middle of multi-lane highway. *tr
ODI 10550335
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Had a sudden failure of the transmission cooling portion of the radiator causing a loss of power to the rear wheels while driving on the highway at 70 mph. If this had happened on a busy freeway it would have been very dangerous. Upon doing an internet search i see that hundreds of 2005 honda pilots have suffered the same sudden failure of the exact same part causing the same condition. This usually results in…
ODI 10548790
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was on a circular on-ramp to a highway. My vehicle started losing power upon acceleration so the engine revved but car slowed down. I made it off the ramp to the highway and was able to pull off to the shoulder. The car has an automatic transmission so i thought maybe it wasn't clicking into place properly but it was. I noticed a puddle of fluid. I had it towed to a mechanic who said that the transmission cooling…
ODI 10548701
Engine · Power Train
While driving along a rural 2 lane highway with no one behind me, the transmission appeared to slip and the engine rpm went way up. The truck slowed down. This lasted 3 or 4 seconds and then went back to normal. In a few minutes, i stopped at the light entering the village of saranac lake, ny. The 2005 honda pilot stopped running. I tried to restart and nothing happened at all. I put my flashers on and opened the…
ODI 10550605
Power Train
Makes loud noise and rattling while accelerating. *tr
ODI 10563599
Power Train
The honda has started shuddering when between 30 - 40 mph this is a known issue with this vehicle. The shuddering makes it very difficult to control the vehicle at times and should be considered a major safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10549700
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that he noticed transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle after parking. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 10/17/13*lj
ODI 10543845