2008 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
My engine light went on and went i checked the code p0741 stated torque converter stuck off.
ODI 11140610
Power Train
While driving my 2008 honda pilot at approximately 35 miles an hour there was a terrible shudder in the transmission and it lasted for about 3 seconds . At that time i lost power and luckily i wasn't crossing over an intersection , or else i might not be here to document this. This occurrence has happened probably 6 times a week. There are other people that are having the same issues as i am . Why is honda of…
ODI 10681645
Electrical System · Power Train
Had my pilot in park with the engine running and i could not shift out of park. I had to push on the release button on top of the steering column to go into drive. It won't reset and my horn doesn't work. *tr
ODI 10596885
Power Train
Honda corporation is aware of a non-conformance issue with the honda pilots transmission but has not provided a recall or solution to consumers. The "transmission" can fail between 35k to 157k miles when the vehicle is no longer under warranty. The mechanical defect was known in 2000-2004 second gear failure and again in 2008 production to be later redesign in 2009 without consumer notification of such defect.…
ODI 10557614
Power Train
The vehicle was stopped at a stoplight, waiting to make a left turn. When the light turned green, the driver accelerated into the turn, then let off the gas to coast thru the turn. After completing the turn and re-applying the gas pedal, it was realized that there was no acceleration. The engine was running normally and there were no other symptoms other than that there was no power being sent to the wheels. There…
ODI 10513647
Power Train
Vehicle vibration, from failed torque converter. *tr
ODI 10505912
Power Train
My 2008 pilot shudders in the speed range of about 35-40 mph, with light pressure on the gas pedal. *jb
ODI 10461818
Power Train
Under certain conditions, my 2008 honda pilot rolls unhindered down hill when the transmission is in park. To date, the foregoing has only occurred on snow covered surfaces. I possess video footage of the vehicle doing so. Moreover, a representative of american honda inspected the vehicle and experienced the same occurrence. Despite the foregoing, the representative advised that there was nothing wrong with my…
ODI 10312207
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
01) vehicle skidding under slightest water and/or incline on road even though has only 20,500 miles 02) sound from that rear of vehicle (dealer describes that as slashing gas in tank or braking sound). *tr
ODI 10260052