Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2004 Honda Pilot.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Pulled vehicle into a service shop. Turned off vehicle and removed key from ignition to take key off ring for technician. Vehicle was not in park but still in drive even though I was able to remove key. A minute after leaving vehicle car rolled down slight incline and into and across 3 lanes of busy 40mph traffic. Two vehicles slammed on their brakes amazingly missing broadsiding the vehicle. A second change in the timing would have certainly resulted in three car accident and potentially serious injuries.
Apparently I did not place the car in park but was able to take the keys out of the ignition. Left the car and when I came back to the car, the car had rolled backward and crashed into bushes which stopped the car. This has happened to me twice. I now make sure I engage the parking brake to make sure the car does not roll.
2004 hoda Pilot shakes when you brake on the highway going over 50 mph. The steering wheel also shakes when you go around a curve at 40 mph or more.
Motor mounts broken at 60,000 miles.
On my 2004 Honda Pilot, the srs (airbag) warning indicator light on the dashboard mysteriously remains on even though there have been no other changes to the vehicle. The Honda dealer wants $80 just to look at it! this is outrageous; it's clearly a failed component that should be covered under the safety portion of the vehicle's warrantee for the lifetime of the vehicle. There are many other Honda owners who have experienced this warning light and they report it is nearly always a failed passenger seat sensor that Honda is replacing under a TSB; however my local dealer claims to know nothing of the TSB and want me to pay for this.
Defective shift interlock allowed the ignition key to be removed while vehicle was parked and left in gear. The unoccupied vehicle rolled approximately twenty feet, coming to rest after contacting a parked vehicle (vehicle #2). Owner of vehicle #2 was loading bags into her trunk and was warned by a bystander to get out of the way- which prevented her from being hit by the rolling vehicle. No injuries were reported, and damage to the vehicles was negligible. Police were called and they responded. Information was exchanged between the vehicle operators. It should be noted that this defect was the subject of a recall for other Honda vehicles (accord, civic, others) in late 2010.
On-board diagnostic system information code p0740 on 10/24/2009 at 110,326 miles and again on 09/15/2011 at 162,313 miles. Dealer replaced 4th gear pressure switch at ~$265 each occurrence. Transmission replacement was also a proposed option. This is a widespread problem which is demonstrated after warranty expiration and there is no Honda recall or technical service bulletin that addresses this. Buyers rarely receive financial assistance from Honda. The recall no. P30 does not cover all the vehicles that exhibit this problem. Transmission failure during operation would likely cause injury to both person and property.
The paint started peeling about a year and a half ago (oct, '09) on the right passenger door of my 2004 midnight blue pearl Honda Pilot, at first in such a small area I considered its cause to be the occasional 'flying rock ding'. Then it stated peeling on the right rear fender approximately a year ago, and I began to take more notice. About three months ago it started peeling off in large sheets on multiple areas on the car (two passenger doors, rear fender, tailgate). I contacted american Honda, and although the local agent admitted that there was a problem with the midnight blue pearl paint mixture used on the 2004 odysseys (and hence, the extended warranty on that color paint on the odysseys), there was "no bulletin" on the Honda Pilots and therefore, nothing would be done.
Started at approx. 70,000 miles. Car shutters/vibrates (as though going over a soft rumble strip) when going approx. 45 mph. Stops once I let off gas or accelerate. Initially happened only once in a while. Now it happens consistently.
Frame and structure tends to shake and make noise whenever vehicle is driven at about 50 mph. The noise sounds like a helicopter over the vehicle. The consumer was told that was how the vehicle was designed.