general problems of the 2005 Honda Pilot - part 1

My children bought this vehicle for me because I lost my job due to covid aftereffects and I had to return my kia soul 2014 to the creditors. I was delivering food boxes to the elderly when the at temp light came on and the transmission started to lockup I had to pullover because the car was running hot. It was very frightening so I couldn't get home. I have never had that happen to me. Goggleing this Honda brand there has been several complaints about this model but no Honda recall this car is dangerous! and should be either recalled or taken off the market as nto to never be ever resold.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was a cranking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that several unknown components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the shocks, control arms, drive train and other unknown components needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure); however, neither the VIN nor the year, make, or model was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving about 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated out of control, and crashed into a stationary police cruiser. There was no warning. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and the front passenger sustained injuries that did not require immediate medical attention. The contact's vehicle was damaged and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not called and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that two weeks earlier, while driving about 10 mph, the brakes locked up momentarily and released when the contact stepped on the fuel pedal. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. Fe.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. While the vehicle was in park and the key was not near the vehicle, the gear shifted independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the neighbor's yard. The contact was in the vehicle cleaning it out at the time of the failure. The contact sustained a concussion to the head and injuries to the neck, back, and left leg that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to union park Honda (1704 pennsylvania Ave, wilmington, DE 19806), but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The body damages were repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

My vsa light and my vtm-4 wheel light came on. When I attempted to push on the gas petal it would accelerate. I was driving on a city street going home.

There is vibration when accelerating between 35-45 mph. Seems there issue with transmission which is common among other ownwers.

D light started blinking as I was going down the interstate. After I stopped I check gas cover and transmission fluid levels. Both ok. Happened again so I went to get code read. . . Throwing code p0872 and code 0700. I had this problem a few years ago and Honda fixed problem for almost $500. Why is it happening again?.

Traveling about 35 to 45mph we feel a shutter once you speed up it goes away. Also see a flutter in engine rpm.

My Pilot 2005, 45000 mls. Is running very good but from 3 month ago the engine light is on and the vtm-4 is on at the same time some times in off and always back. This happen when the engine start and stay on, sometimes on the road is off back again on engine light and vtm-4.

Traction control system (vsa) light came on. Took to mechanic, who advised me of recall and that I should take to dealer. I took vehicle to dealer, who tells me that the car is not under the March, 2013 recall, even though my vehicle issues are the same as the issues which led to the 2013 recall.

When I am going in a speed range about 35 mph I get like shudder/grindingâ  sound coming out of the bottom of the Pilot. I am getting very concern because I've driven other Pilots and they all do the same and they shouldn't be doing this noise.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the gas pedal was depressed and failed respond with out warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 137000. Ss.

I had been driving for about 15 minutes when car suddenly failed to maintain speed and slowed from 45 mph to 30-35 mph. I could not get car to accelerate, engine was audibly strained and smoke was shortly evident from under hood. I put on my emergency flashers and pulled off the road as soon as it was safe to do so. No warning lights were illuminated. Smoke ceased when I turned the engine off. Upon exiting the car I observed a heavy stream of brown oily liquid draining from hood and additional blue oily fluid following shortly thereafter. I checked the fluid levels to find totally depleted transmission fluid and rapidly diminishing engine coolant. I called my Honda dealer service dept. And was advised not to drive the car and to have it towed to the service dept. Which I did. It was determined that a hose had disconnected and the radiator would need replacement. He could offer no explanation as to what caused the problem stating it had not seen it before. Total cost: $825. 00. Given the many internet complaints of this identical problem unreported to official agencies combined with those reported to Honda corporate and nhsta I am unconvinced that all Honda dealerships are unaware of this issue. I am, however, totally convinced that serious injury or death would have resulted had I been driving on a crowded highway at 70 mph when this hose disconnected causing an instantaneous loss of speed with impending engine failure. I am equally convinced that Honda corp. Is negligent in not admitting this to be a manufacturing defect worthy of a voluntary recall and financial reimbursement to it's customers. Nhsta is negligent in it's lack of attention to the serious nature of this problem and failure to mandate a recall.

Transmission overheated, over pressurized and sprayed out bleeder valve.

The d light is flash. So there are something warning my transmission I think my transmission is going to be fail. We know that Honda, Pilot 2004 had recall for this. Would you please have my 2005 recall transmission? I worry to drive it now, cause of safety reason and also the cost of repair. Since this car only 58,485 miles. It doesn't make sense the d light is flash with this miles. Please help! thankyou.

The contact owns 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle over heated and stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. An independent mechanic stated that the transmission pushed water into the radiator and the transmission needs to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle exhibited a reduction in power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Transmission cooler line inside radiator failed combining fluids and causing the transmission to malfunction. Loss of ability to drive/move vehicle with family in the vehicle. This is a common failure and requires a new radiator and replace / rebuild the transmission. A recommendation from Honda to replace the radiator every 100,000 miles would have prevented having to replace / rebuild the transmission. Subsequent to repair, oil remains in the coolant system and has caused failure of a coolant line due to over-pressurization. The vehicle, with multiple children in it, has been stranded two more times due to coolant system failure.

Transmission cooler line inside radiator failed combining fluids and causing the transmission to malfunction. Loss of ability to drive/move vehicle while on a rural road between cities during a snowstorm with my family in the vehicle. This is a common failure and requires a new radiator and replace / rebuild the transmission. A recommendation from Honda to replace the radiator every 100,000 miles for a marginal fee(similar to the timing belt) would have prevented having to replace / rebuild the transmission.

I was driving up a hill when my vehicle started to lose power and high rpms upon acceleration. Was not able to climb hill so I pulled over and turned the car off. Restarted and made it a short distance before it stopped. I was fortunate to get out of harm's way prior to the car giving out completely. The vehicle had to be towed. A mechanic took a look at the vehicle and explained that transmission and radiator were both ruined and would both need to be replaced. He indicated that transmission fluid and radiator fluid mixed causing the malfunction and it also has caused the need for flushing of the engine. I have noticed that several other owners have made internet posts about the same problem. This issue should be under consideration for a recall by Honda as it sounds like a common occurrence that is the result of a design flaw. It is potentially very dangerous as this happens with no warning and causes the vehicle to stop functioning. Obviously, this would be very dangerous if it occurs at highway speeds. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Radiator failed causing the transmission fluid to mix with the coolant. My wife was stranded with my four children. We had the radiator changed and coolant and transmission fluid flushed. The transmission has not functioned properly since the problem happened.

Transmission cooler line inside radiator failed commingled fluids and causing transmission to malfunction. Loss of ability to drive/move vehicle while in middle of multi-lane highway.

Makes loud noise and rattling while excelerating.

The Honda has started shuddering when between 30 - 40 mph this is a known issue with this vehicle. The shuddering makes it very difficult to control the vehicle at times and should be considered a major safety hazard.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 3 mph, the temperature gauge spiked as coolant began overflowing from the radiator. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that transmission fluid was found in the radiator and radiator fluid was found in the transmission. As a result, the radiator, transmission cooler, transmission and all of the lines from the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 83,000.

Radiator failed, causing loss of transmission fluid, causing loss of motion. The car stopped dead in the road and could not move on its own power. From contact with other Honda Pilot and Honda ridgeline owners, I learned that this type of failure occurs frequently at around 100,000 miles. The single radiator unit cools both the engine and the transmission fluid.

As soon as I stopped in front of my house, I saw fluid pouring from the front right engine area. Fortunately for me, the problem occurred at that moment. There were no symptoms of, or dash board alerts previous to that. ( and nothing on the street) the car was towed on a flatbed to my service center,which is a certified Honda service center. . Apparently there was a line failure that allowed antifreeze and transmission fluid to mix and go into the transmission. The radiator was replaced and coolant flushed. The transmission was flushed 6 times with 28 quarts of transmission fluid and after driving 16 miles I am aware that the tranny is compromised and am going back to flush again. My service man made it clear that there is no guarantee on the transmission. I am a woman who maintains her car diligently and could not have done anything to prevent this catastrophic failure and upon researching the problem, find other Honda owners experiencing the same thing. It is up to Honda to step up and recognize a design/product flaw and perhaps recall others before it happens to them. I sincerely hope Honda realizes that this is an opportunity to do the right thing and fix the problem.

As I try to increase speed, the engine will sputter as if it doesn't want to shift to the next gear. This is particularly noticeable in the range of 25-50 mph. I have to let off the gas in order for the car to shift to the next gear successfully. If I continue to give it gas it continues to sputter until I let off the gas.

I took it in for a recall. I was told that the front and right engine mounts are "cracked". At about 25-45 mph there is a noticeable shudder under the hood. In searching the NHTSA database I find many other reports of this shudder and several saying that engine mounts are a problem in this model. The reports are in several areas including engine, suspension, drive train, transmission. It seems the engine mounts could be a common denominator. If the mounts go it could cause a catastrophic failure including loss of control.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and she was unable to continue driving. The contact mentioned that the temperature gauge illuminated and smoke started to emit from underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the transmission and radiator fluid mixed. As a result, the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 97,000. Pmb.

While driving at normal town speed (~25mph) car began overheating and speed dropped. Pulled car over to cool. Started to drive slowly home and symptom repeated. Car towed to Honda. They diagnosed as radiator and transmission fluid mixing due to failure in the radiator. Damaged the transmission that needed to be totally replaced, along with a radiator and transmission cooler. Engine also needed extensive flushing. Suggested cost was $6400 without labor. After repairs, engine damage could be assessed. This appeared to be a minor failure in the radiator that destroyed a separate system and might have damaged the engine.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission shifted gears in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the computer system would need to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

D light transmission flash and I stop the car to try reset ignition key. The d light no flash now. But I think that it will have problem my transmission later on. For my safety concern I need a recall for my car about this issue. Thanks for your cooperation to keep highway safe.

The vehicle shutters at approximately 35 mph while acceleration. The vehicle then had the same episode happen while on the highway at 60 mph while acceleration. I have experienced these episodes several times within the last month. I believe that the issue is progressing and I am concerned about my safety. I have investigated several forums online with many posts that have the same issues with the Honda and sister Acura. I would like Honda to step up and be held responsible for the repair.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the coolant fluid was in the transmission and transmission fluid was in the radiator. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 129,504 and the current mileage was 130,500.