2006 Honda Pilot Power Train Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Power Train · Suspension
While pulling into a parking lot a loud bang happend in our 2006 honda pilot. We thought we had bottomed out. It turns out that the rear subframe, suspension, and drive train had fallen out of the rear crossmember. This is due to premature rust and inadequate metal used in the rear subframe. The rear subframe and suspension is only being held in with 2 more rusty bolts. This vehicle is not rusty anywhere else and is…
ODI 11138967
Power Train
When driving on hwy there is sometimes a shudder at speeds bet 55-65mph.after checking the internet for similar problems it appears it might be the torque converter. Honda recalled the acura with the same problem but not the pilot.
ODI 10926065
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transcooler failure has flooded radiator with transmission fluid & transmission with coolant ruining both major components. *tr
ODI 10610511
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving on the interstate at approximately 55-60 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 5 mph. The contact became involved in a crash. There was one injury reported. The dealer was made aware of the failure an advised the contact to stop driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10598949
Power Train
While driving my 2006 honda pilot the transmission failed and i was stuck in the middle of the road. Fortunately it was a secondary road with low speed limit. After having my vehicle towed to a transmission shop, the manager called me and told me the reason my transmission failed was due to the fact that all my transmission fluid had run out due to a defective (trans cooler connection). After being told this i…
ODI 10560661
Power Train
While attempting to accelerate the vehicle begins to vibrate and shudder and acts like it doesn't want to shift gears. I have read numerous complaint's in regards to this being a malfunction with honda transmissions. I guess the main safety issue would be what we had today. Driving down the interstate and not being able to accelerate and almost being rear ended by a semi! Something should be done to force recalls by…
ODI 10548557
Power Train
On 01//10/13 i was driving my 2006 honda pilot, and heard really bad noise coming from under the hood. My car slowed down and i barely made it home. Upon arrival home, we checked transmission fluid and found it to be nonexistent. In the morning we added some transmission fluid and with great difficulties i took my car to a dealership. Service department got back to me with the results of testing telling that they…
ODI 10493330
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis. The dealer advised the contact that there was an internal transmission failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that they would further investigate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.
ODI 10460163
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My 2006 honda pilot experienced sudden acceleration this morning while driving at about 25 mph. The engine suddenly revved up and the auto lunged forward. I applied the brake but this did not slow me down quickly enough. I then managed to get the car in neutral and tapped the gas pedal until the high revving stopped. The incident occurred at 11:00am eastern march 01, 2011, the pilot had 57789 miles at time of…
ODI 10386024