Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. While driving 30 mph through a residential area, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road turn, turned off the engine, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. However, the vehicle still failed to accelerate and would not shift out of gear. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission failed. The failure recurred three to four times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,420.

2003 Honda Pilot transmission started slipping in low gear after engine warmed up. Whenever vehicle is going from a stop to movement, such as red lights, stop signs and traffic, vehicle doe not click into gear right away. Took vehicle to Honda dealer who stated transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of $4100 + 12 hrs labor for installation. Vehicle only has @78,00 miles on it. Luckily my transmission has not seized as many others have on the highway causing grave safety concern.

The transmission of my 2003 Honda Pilot died. When I went to a message board at edmunds. Com I found that there have been a lot of other people that have had the same problem with their 2003 Pilots beginning with 90,000 miles. Honda checked my second gear that they did recall but claim that the problem is not with that gear. A reputable transmission mechanic that rebuilds transmissions, recommended by two mechanic friends of mine, agrees with Honda, that it has failed completely. For a company that prides itself for a supposed excellent mechanical maintenance reputation, I and a lot of other Honda owners are sorely disappointed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. While parked with the key removed from the ignition, the vehicle rolled away in reverse independently. The vehicle came to a complete stop when it traveled over a curb on the opposite side of the street. The contact entered the vehicle and noticed that the gear shifter was still in drive. The failure recurred twice on separate occasions. The contact also experienced difficulty turning the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the ignition switch would have to be replaced. After the repair, the contact noticed that she was unable to remove the key from the ignition unless the vehicle was shifted into park first. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Kmj.

Consumer owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. Transmission is shot. Will not go into 2nd gear. Car reaches very high rpm's then will jerk. This happens when car is heated. When car is finally in 2nd gear, it will slip and fall out. Soon after, car will not reverse. Very scary and could of been fatal. Transmission is completey shot. Took very good care of this car, original owner. Honda will do nothing to cover the cost even though my car has a recall on the transmission and the symptoms are exactly what the recall is about. Honda is not caring about their customers.

While traveling on the highway in 2003 Honda Pilot, going approximately 60 - 65 mph, the car violently shook as if the breaks had been applied. Minutes later, it happened again so we exited the freeway and continued slowly. Once home, there was a hesitation when shifting to reverse and it actually rolled forward for a few feet. We could hear it slip into gear after a few seconds with a metallic ping or thud. The next day, we noticed the gears slipping when accelerating around 40 mph. Took the car to renton Honda and they surmised it could be bad gasoline. After paying for a diagnostic test, they determined a new transmission was needed at a cost of $3500 (with a goodwill discount). This car was purchased brand new, has never towed anything, and has had every scheduled maintenance at the dealership. This is why they offered the discount. The car has 117,000 miles and has been pampered. This Honda isn't living up to the hype!.

Our 2003 Honda Pilot locked up on the highway due to transmission failure of the 2nd gear. We were traveling in the 3rd lane over 60 mph when both front tires locked and we skidded to a halt in less than 200 yards on the highway. Prior to our vehicle breaking down, there were no signs of danger, no unusual sounds, no blinking lights or any hesitation with the car. Our vehicle had 138,400+ miles and has been serviced regularly according to Honda's recommended maintenance schedules, including all transmission fluid changes. On may 7, 2004 with 36,384 miles, our vehicle had received a retrofit of the a/t oil jet kit due to Hondas 04-021b safety recall on the automatic transmission second gear. Luckily no one was injured and there were no other vehicles involved in the incident. The car behind us stopped just in time to avoid a collision. Our car could not be rolled into the breakdown lane as both front wheels were locked and we were stranded in the 3rd lane. A police officer was called to the scene and logged the incident as a disabled vehicle. The officer requested for immediate towing since we were in a dangerous location. The car was towed to a Honda dealer, who provided the following diagnosis and estimate: "transmission internal failure both front axles twisted needs 2 tires - flat spots alignment $5,199. 14 plus tax" we opted not to repair the Honda and instead purchased a new non-Honda vehicle and received a trade-in value for as-is condition.

Transmission problems, slipping not going into second gear, experienced intermittently, brought in for repair in may 2009 dealer could not find a problem. Transmission problems increased in June, "d" light flashing, slipping near accident trying to pull into traffic and transmission did not engage engine just revved; dealer replaced a part for $800. Transmission problems increasing in frequency, more slipping not going into gear more near accidents pulling into traffic, dealer now notices problem, dealer says we need a new transmission.