Transmission Failure Problems of Honda Pilot - part 2

While driving 2003 Honda Pilot check engine light came on and engine revved up while seeming to coast and then jolted forward. Car has 109,000 miles. Brought to dealership and was informed there was an internal issue with transmission and failure of control module. Entire transmission needs to be replaced. According to dealer repair shop it was coded as an incorrect gear ratio. This should not be happening to a vehicle which has been serviced regularly and only driven on paved roads.

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I am the original owner of a 2003 Honda Pilot with an automatic transmission problem. I travel frequently and currently have 157,000 miles on the odometer. My vehicle has been serviced as required and properly maintained. It has always given me problems with harsh shifting between gears, but due to lack of any code warnings, I've been advised by the dealer and personal mechanics that there were no concerns. As the primary driver of a vehicle, one can sense any changes in how an automobile drives and at 50,265 miles, I began to notice a change with the shifting of gears. Again at 87,767 I expressed concern, but still no codes. At 103,226 miles, my concerns grew and further checking and diagnosis indicated that there is hard shifting between gears, but no indications that a replacement of transmission was needed. On April 18, 2009 while traveling on the highway, I pressed the accelerator and experienced the engine revving as though it was in neutral - there was no power. I had a total of 6 passengers in the vehicle. I maneuvered to the breakdown lane and restarted the engine. I brought the vehicle in for service and was advised to have the transmission replaced. On April 29, 2009, my vehicle was taken to a reputable transmission company to have the transmission replaced at a cost of $3,500. I purchased the Pilot confident that I invested in a vehicle that will provide me assurance of no major powertrain issues. I felt strongly about Hondas reputation so this is quite a disappointment. Upon researching this problem I have found numerous complaints from 2003 Pilot owners with transmission failures (see edmunds. Com forums). Is anyone reviewing the potential liability involved with the failures of these transmissions? especially since I've experienced the loss of power and navigation ability! a potentially dangerous accident could have occurred. Are there discussions for a transmission recall?.

My 2003 Honda Pilot was recalled for a potential transmission failure. The inspection/remedy was performed in 2004. Now the transmission has failed with the exact same failure the recall was intended to remedy. While traveling a dealer in miami (brickell motors) worked with a regional Honda rep and offered a 50% reduction in the cost of a rebuild transmission. Upon returning home the local dealer (coggin Honda) worked with a regional Honda rep and only offered a 5% reduction. Learning this we contacted the original dealer (brickell) and were informed that we had to bring the car back (100 miles away) before they could ask the rep again for assistance. No guarantee on what would be offered. Contacting Honda USA we were informed that there would like likely be no further offers but the original dealers offer should be good for 30 days. We escalated this to a case manager asking that the 50% offer be made good at our local dealer (coggin). In the interim we must retrieve the car with the transmission that was recalled for a potential crash hazard. This car should be provided a new transmission as per the recall number 04v176000.

Transmission failure on 2003 Honda Pilot with 135,000 miles.

My 2003 Honda Pilot had a transmission recall a few years ago, which was reportedly performed by Honda. 3-14-09 it was serviced by Honda, for a light that came on indicating a transmission problem. After the service, on 4-2-09, my husband was driving on the highway and the transmission locked up this almost caused a serious accident, on 275 during rush hour in cincinnati, due to a sudden slowing of the vehicle without rear brake lights indicating stopping or slowing. This is an indication that even with the recall alterations, the problem of transmission failure can occur causing a crash. Dh, a friend had a similar failure causing a crash with her three children on board, the driver experienced injuries in this rollover crash. Honda was notified and service personnel were advised and they are non responsive. This vehicle is designed for up to eight occupants making this a serious possibility for bodily injury. At the time of recall the correction for this failure was transmission replacement. There is a 30 day wait for rebuilt transmissions, evidently because this is a common problem. A friend with the same year Honda Pilot had the same lock up occur with her transmission and it did cause the Pilot to crash and roll over and the vehicle was totaled. There are many others with similar stories. Unfortunately Honda will not acknowledge the problem despite the safety issues.

Twice had transmission failure in 2003 Pilot. First at approximately 68,000 miles and second at approximately 120,000 miles (approx 60,000 per transmission). So much for Honda reliability! tranmission replaced first time by dealer at the cost of extended warranty payment. Second replacement dealer would not assist and had to fight to get Honda to assist. After a lot of effort and follow up on our part, Honda agreed to cover half of cost. A simple search of the internet will result in a multitude of complaints on multiple websites. . . Clearly Honda does not want to admit to problems with this transmission due to cost involved if they cover the repairs.

2003 Honda Pilot recalled due to transmission problems; avery green motors in vallejo CA purportedly "fixed" the recall problem. Two years later, the entire transmission failed and was replaced, at my own cost of $4,700. Honda refused to assist with the cost, even though it was apparent their "fix" at time of recall was deficient. At same time, avery green did a periodic maintenance check, or which I was charged several hundred dollars. 3 months later, the power steering failed. Avery green failed to detect any problem with the power steering pump during the maintenance checkup. I am told the repair will be very costly as it will be necessary to replace both the pump and the drive train to which it is connected. This car is a lemon, and Honda should be required to do competent repairs under recalls and maintenance checks.

My Honda Pilot 2003 ex 5 speed automatic transmission was "repaired" under a prior recall by dealer in September 2004. On October 6, 2006, the transmission completely failed as I was driving down the highway at approximately 65 m. P. H. Without acceleration, the vehicle lurched forward suddenly and hard, such that my seat belt did not catch me and lock and pushed me into the drivers wheel. When I got home, the car would not go into reverse and started to roll down the hill. I had it towed to the dealer, who told me that since they had fixed it in 2004 I would have to pay between $4,000 and $5,000 for a "new" transmission. I was never told of this defect when I purchased the car, although I was offered an extended warranty on the transmission, which american Honda's representative said I should have purchased and that said offer should have warned me of the transmission defect. I asked american Honda to repair it without cost to me, as the first repair was clearly defective, and I was told a "manager" would get back to me in 48 hours. I have now gone 10 days without my car. This is unacceptable. Had traffic not been light, the incident on 10-6 could easily have caused an accident.

Took my 2005 Pilot in for major service 100k . Vehicle has been maintained with regular intervals of fluid replacement and oil changes at non Honda shops but with certified compatible products from valvoline. Mileage on car is 107,928. Picked up car was running great. Within 7 miles flashing d light engine warning light stays on and car feels like its losing power and won't shift. Dealer says its coincidence. No slowing of transmission no warning when dealer did major service and all point inspection with Honda diagnostic computer. Contacted dealer was told car should be drivable to bring it in. Car stalled out jerked back and rpms soared almost causing me to get rear ended while traveling at 35 miles an hour. Drove car 20 miles an hour and jerked back again causing me to be stuck in the middle of an intersection. Pulled over turned car off and back on only engine silhouette still on and drove 20 mph to dealership. Car in dealership mileage is 107953 and am told its a complete transmission failure on a sealed transmission that dealer couldn't detect three days earlier. No warning system or failed warning system on a very dangerous major car failure. I was also told that it was an emissions problem even car has been though my car passed smog in may 2012 with above average rating. My point is why is there no warning or detection to this potentially life threatening car failure?????.

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2003 Honda Pilot transmission failure at 90000. Seems that the recall fix did not work. Just do an internet search and you will see how many of us have had to pay thousands of dollars for Honda transmissions. Second to third gear is the problem. You did force them to recall the odyssey problem it is time for action for us Pilot owners.

2003 Honda Pilot. Consumer states mechanical problems with the vehicle the consumer stated the drive light began to flash intermittently from the beginning of ownership. The dealer told the consumer it was related to the gas cap not being secured properly. However, once the transmission was replaced the light no longer flashed. On August 19, 2003 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a hesitation issue, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Four months later, the check engine and srs lights illuminated. Also, the vtm lights were flashing. On September 8, 2005 the transmission light began flashing. The consumer was informed that a special part had to ordered. The consumer also stated the power steering pump and gear box had to be replaced. Also, the egr, v-tec seals and o-ring were all replaced to rectify the engine light problem. The timing belt and left and right control arm links were replaced. The inner and outer cv boots were replaced. On February 8, 20011 while driving 70 mph, the transmission suddenly downshifted almost causing a complete loss of control of the vehicle. The next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the consumer was informed the transmission had failed again.

2003 Honda Pilot transmission was replaced. Consumer request a refund for the transmission work that was a safety recall. The consumer stated there was no reverse gear and the vehicle jerked when switching the gear forward. The dealer diagnosed the problem as internal transmission failure.