Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Problems of Honda Ridgeline

I had a trans lite on the dash and overheating issues in the (6 speed) transmission at about 61000 miles. The issue started with a juddering vibration that was reported to the dealer at 39000 miles. Then I noticed increased vibration from the torque converter(juddering) up until the trans indicated a code for the clutches not locking up, which causes overheating. I nursed this until I took it to manchester Honda for repair. They said if this is a juddering problem, it would be covered under the warrenty until 80k miles. They changed the fluid and did a software update. This update changed the shift points where the lack of lockup became worse. I also noticed the gas mileage went down about 25%. It was so bad that the trans light went on again the next day after the repair. They claimed that with the fluid change and software update, that everything was ok. During this debacle, I called Honda customer service several times and got no help. They insisted that this truck does not qualify for the TSB issued for the 17's and earlier. This overheating issue has been documented on the owners forum for all the earlier models as well as the 2018's and 2019's. Now with the trans nearly non-functional, I took the truck to liberty Honda where they told me the torque converter needs replacement. I knew that the converter failed, but they refused to cover anything under warranty. Can you help with this situation please?.

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My complaint is I have a 2007 Ridgeline rts w/83000 mi, orig owner. Noticed this and brought to dealer at 50k that under very light load, top gear, ~45-48 mph, torque converter "pulses" in and out of lockup which produces a slight audible and vibration sensation. Tach needle pulses to confirm and seems to be getting worse at truck ages.

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1. At a constant speed of approximately 45 mph, level surface or slight uphill grade, transmission in od, torque converter locked, I experience a serious vibration and audible tone coming from the engine compartment. In addition, that tach reflects a slight pulsation in engine rpm at approximately 1500 rpm. This is the same description as in the odyssey and element recalls which indicates a faulty torque converter. 2. Brake pedal is spongy and soft. When applying brakes, the pedal drops to a level close to the floor. Braking is minimal. When applying 2 pumps of the pedal while braking, the pedal becomes firm and high, as it should. Braking then appears fine. My brakes were bled two times. On both occasions, a considerable amount of air was removed from the lines. The problem quickly reappeared after bleeding the brakes. There were no brake fluid leaks anywhere, just air in the lines. Similar to the odyssey and element recall, the vsa modulator is allowing a small amount of air into the system on initial start. 3. The right rear outer brake pad wears prematurely. My Ridgeline just turned 100k miles. I recently installed the third set of rear brake pads and the second set of rotors. The caliper pistons and attaching hardware moved freely and was free of corrosion. I believe issue # 2, air in lines, may contribute to this. The brakes with the least amount of air in the lines are performing the majority of the braking, therefore wearing those particular pads before the others.

My complaint is similar to the complaints that Honda odyssey owners have experienced. I have a 2007 Ridgeline rtx w/102000 mi, orig owner. Noticed it many miles ago (65k) that under very light load, top gear, ~45-48 mph, torque converter "pulses" in and out of lockup which produces a slight audible and vibration sensation. Tach needle shows pulse too. Seems to be getting worse at truck ages. Changing throttle position causes torque converter to unlock, but pulse will return once it re-locks once "cruising @ 45-48 mph" resumes.