Power Train Problems of Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot owners have reported 1,224 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 30 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (752 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (111 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Honda Pilot

The Power Train problem

I received a letter from Honda regarding a warranty extension on the torque converter of my 2017 Honda Pilot. When I took the vehicle into the dealership, their senior technician confirmed the mechanical issues happening with the vehicle are aligned with the description of the concerns outlined in   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-65 mph, the vehicle jerked, and the message "transmission systems failure" was displayed on the instrument panel.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the engine was idling and with the gear shifter in the park position, the contact reached into the vehicle from the front driver's door, and suddenly the vehicle began to slowly roll backwards.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Total transmission failure. Stationary until towed to the nearest dealer.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 45mph the vehicle would make a grinding sound and the rpm's would drop without warning. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. Manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...




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