2005 Honda Pilot Automatic Transmission Problems
- 39
- 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.
What owners report
- torque converter · 13 records
- radiator transmission · 4 records
- shudders vibrates · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 137000.
ODI 10637444
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from stops with an abnormal increase in engine rpms. The vehicle eventually stopped accelerating completely. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a catastrophic failure of the radiator and transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10443412
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda pilot. Shuddered & vibrated at 40 mph starting at around 70-75k miles. Determined that it was a defective torque converter known to honda but no recall. Issue led to complete transmission failure on highway and replacement of entire transmission, torque converter . *tr
ODI 10402940
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While stopped at a traffic stop, the contact depressed the accelerator and the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The failure was sporadic and would also occur when in reverse. The vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. After several moments, the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic advised that the…
ODI 10418182
Automatic Transmission
Engine light came on. Dealer determined that transmission is bad and needs to be replaced. Honda offered a discount, but not a free replacement as in the previous model year for over one million vehicles, even though it is exactly the same unit.
ODI 10393639
Automatic Transmission
This vehicle sputters when the speed is between 35-40 mph. *tr
ODI 10386087
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 honda pilot with 57,000 miles on it that i just recently bought. I am having concerns about the torque converter i have been researching about. My car will accelerate in the 32-45 mph window and then the rpm needle will jump back down to a lower rpm. Alot of the jumping needle is happening. The car will shudder at these speeds and will feel as if the transmission is letting up when i get to these…
ODI 10386137
Automatic Transmission
Shudder in transmission; torque converter problem. This occurs at 1500 to 2000 rpm and around 35 to 40 mph. Honda dealer wanted $4500 to replace both the torque converter and transmission. *tr
ODI 10381372
Automatic Transmission
Transmission shuddering between 35 mph - 40 mph on level grade roads. Not apparent under moderate or heavy acceleration or on uphill grades. Transmission mechanic confirms torque converter failing - typical honda suv & van problem he sees all the time. No recall from honda, vehicle mileage is 85,000. *tr
ODI 10377908
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda pilot experiences a shudder when applying light acceleration between 35-40 mph, i have done extensive research and have found many more consumers that have reported the same problem and have found that honda is to blame for installing faulty torque converters. *tr
ODI 10403721
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda pilot - transmission vibration honda pilot has only 55,000 miles and the transmission vibrates at about 25 to 35 mph with a kind of puffing sound. At 50 to 60 mph it is a much harder vibration. *tr
ODI 10373790
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda pilot stutters, vibrations, and has flashing "d" (drive) light on. Possible torque converter and/or transmission issues. *tr
ODI 10372094
Automatic Transmission
Our 2005 honda pilot shudders! It has gotten worse over the last six months and we are extremely concerned about our safety while driving. We have taken the pilot to the honda dealer and also to our own private mechanic and no one has been able to help us. *tr
ODI 10370319
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda pilot shudders when accelerating between 20 and 50 mph. Problem ceases if accelerator is depressed or released. *tr
ODI 10367925
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda pilot shudders and vibrates when accelerating around 35-40. Once i get slightly past this speed range the vibration stops. *tr
ODI 10357718
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 honda pilot with 118k miles. The car seemed to be running fine. I commute about 40 miles to work so today when i got to work i noticed the fan was still running. When i stepped out of the vehicle it was heavily leaking a substance that looked like chocolate milk. I had the car towed to a body shop and they informed me that the radiator pumped fluids into my transmission and now i need a new radiator…
ODI 10346937
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda pilot began shuddering about four months ago. I took it to the dealer and they told me it was the torch converter. They said it was an internal malfunction and the whole entire transmission will need to be replaced. My pilot has 122,000 miles. I have researched the issue and i see it is a common problem in 2005 honda pilots. My mechanic is rebuilding my transmission for $2900. I feel that honda should…
ODI 10369197
Automatic Transmission
The transmission shudder before the gear shifts under a moderate acceleration. Sometimes this occurs in the 30 mph range and sometimes it occurs during higher speed shifts such as 60 mph. If i keep my foot on the accelerator the shuddering will continue until i either press the accelerator harder or i let off entirely. It also occurs if i have the cruise control on which really worries me. *tr
ODI 10348158
Automatic Transmission
There has been a definite shudder in the car between the speeds of 20 -40mph. If you accelerate - the shudder goes away - if you don't - it becomes more aggressive. Because of this shudder - i now hear some sort of knocking in the car at the same speeds - which also goes away once you accelerate. This is also now responsible for a noticeable imbalance of the steering wheel between those speeds. I have a honda pilot…
ODI 10358207
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 honda pilot radiator coil failed causing fluids to mix and transmission to fail. Repair shop indicated that radiator had prematurely deteriorated causing failure. Had a new radiator installed at $500- system flushed multiple times....just about a month later- radiator failed again. Replaced but vehicle is still not running well. At @40 mph vehicle seems to randomly "rev and stick"- let off gas and it passes. *tr
ODI 10344858
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving my wife and three kids when our 2005 honda pilot's transmission stopped functioning. We were nearly rear-ended 3 times on a 40 mph speed limit street, before i was able to get the car and my family pushed to a side street. Our car was towed to a dealer and we were told that the issue was due to the interior of the radiator disentegrating and then metal parts leaked into the transmission. We've taken…
ODI 10321644
Automatic Transmission
2/24/10. 2005 honda pilot ex with 107k miles. Have a blinking "d" light after driving for a few minutes. The light stops blinking when i cut off the car and turn it back on, but then it returns. Today is the 1st day that this has occurred. Owner?s manual notes that the blinking "d" light indicates a transmission problem. I called the dealership (economy honda-chattanooga, tn) who said that this is a common problem…
ODI 10313812
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle began to vibrate and shudder. Once the consumer accelerated up to approximately 40 mph the failure stopped. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle traveled at a speed of approximately 35 mph. An authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that the failure was caused by the torque converter. The contact was also told…
ODI 10381397
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda pilot shudders/vibrates (feels like the transmission is having problems) between 25-55 mphs while accelerating. This problem began around 90,000 miles and has gotten worse since reaching 112,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10365019
Automatic Transmission
Cvt failure. Please see csc-10[redacted].pdf. More widespread problem than originally thought. Many customers just "nursed along" to get past extended warranty. Appropriate, effective, and prescribed remedies are not applied (iaw with above reference). Appears honda is not providing a safe remedy for this safety-related problem. Car frequently stalls, just when the driver is attempting to accelerate. Less than one…
ODI 10306020