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
2005 honda pilot has torque converter shutter/vibration between 35-40 mph. This issue has been addressed on the acura mdx, 2003-2004 models, and the torque converter is being replaced at no charge. See acura service bulletin 06-003. The honda and the acura have the same parts! Should be investigated before this becomes a life or death matter! *tr
ODI 10348403
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed and needed to be replaced. 2005 honda pilot has had numerous similar complaints as well as recalls on their 2003 and 2004 models. Called american honda and they never returned phone calls. This was my 5th honda vehicle and i would think they would at least contact me to discuss the problem rather than ignore it entirely. *tr
ODI 10298462
Automatic Transmission
My 05 honda pilot has 70,000 miles. The car was performing fine until backing out of the driveway and engaging the car into drive. Upon engagement the transmission did not engage. A thick chocolate milk fluid is in the radiator and transmission dipstick. The problems results from the failure of a coil in the radiator which caused the transmission to fail. Despite american honda's claims, the failure is a result of…
ODI 10293384
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda pilot shudders/vibrates between 30/40 mph. I have been bringing it into the honda dealer since oct 2009. They told me it was both my drive shafts and replaced them. The same day my car was returned to me the problem continued. They then told me the drive shafts were defective and replaced them again. The problem continued. They looked for trouble computer codes but could not replicate the problem or…
ODI 10367019
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda pilot has a bad torque converter causing the transmission to shudder or vibrate between 35-45 mph. I was told by my service man that the transmission could just lock up which is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10355447
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda pilot ex shudders and vibrates when accelerating lightly between 30-40 mph. It also occasionally makes a "purring" noise between 40 and 50 mph, but not at the same time of the shudder. We have taken it to 3 honda dealers and none can replicate the problems (they can happen 10 times a day or not at all) and refuse to do anything about it. *tr
ODI 10356920
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda pilot transmission failure. I started having difficulty with the transmission around 75k miles. The whole vehicle would start to shake and shimmy when trying to accelerate going up a hill. This gets scary when there is a turn to negotiate when the transmission is making the whole vehicle shake. At times, i would have to brake, to get the vehicle back under control. I have been afraid several times while…
ODI 10275894
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle (2005 honda pilot, 118,000 miles) became immobile due to transmission slippage. Left wife and two small children stranded. Vehicle towed to dealer. When vehicle driven by service tech, it overheated. Had not done this before. Determined that transmission fluid coil within radiator had likely failed causing coolant to enter transmission and transmission fluid to enter cooling system. Coolant causes surfaces…
ODI 10275916
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 pilot honda with ongoing shuddering between 30-40 mph. At first i though it was the air flow under the vehicle through the pvc molding. After checking i have been told this is a transmission problem (torque converter) the shudder began at 75,000 and the vehicle now has125,000 miles. To make the shudder stop i press or release the accelerator briefly. The transmission is now starting to shift hard into…
ODI 10368036
Automatic Transmission
D light on dash started flashing on interstate trip. Brought it into dealer 3 days later. 4th gear pressure switch on transmission had to be replaced. Car with 40, 692 miles on it. Bought brand new. The repair cost over 300$. *tr
ODI 10240606
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda pilot torque converter issue when pressing the gas pedal lightly going from 30mph-40mph the car begins to shudder/vibrate. Then pressing the gas pedal a little more the shuddering ceases after passing 45mph. Problem started around 70,000 mi. Now car is around 84,000 mi and problem still persists. Have not corrected failure. *tr
ODI 10355006
Automatic Transmission
There is a shudder when the car is traveling between 30 and 45 mph. The shudder self corrects or will cease when the accelerator is depressed to withdrawn. *tr
ODI 10363638
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 honda pilot that has been in the repair shop for the 5th transmission leak. *nm
ODI 10167415
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the vehicle appeared to rock while in motion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who originally stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. However, the next day, the dealer inspected the vehicle again and stated that the transmission failed. The dealer rebuilt the transmission. After…
ODI 10189816