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#6786 of 6821 Re: Honda Recalls [thamptonroads] by mes2 Sep 27, 2008 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: thamptonroads (Apr 14, 2004 10:35 am) Not sure if there have been more than 10 since 2004, but you can count my 2003 Pilot as number 11 if there haven't. My tranny LOCKED last week when I was going 35-40 mph. I literally started bouncing down the road since the wheels stopped turning. We had the recall work done. My car has very high mileage, but even then, a transmission fails gracefully, not dies a violent death. I can't get the Kodak moment out of my mind about how serious this could have been if someone had been coming in the opposite lane or if my 4 kids had been in the car. I makes me sick to my stomach. It's only by the grace of God, I wasn't going 65 down the interstate. It worries me that this could happen to other 2003 Pilot drivers.   Replies to this message: kipk (Sep 28, 2008 1:52 am)
#6787 of 6821 Re: Honda Recalls [mes2] by kipk Sep 28, 2008 (1:52 am)
Replying to: mes2 (Sep 27, 2008 8:32 pm) WOW ! We have an 03 Pilot also, so your post got my attention. I agree that most transmission deaths are somewhat dignified. Never heard of one trying to take the owner with them.   I would certainly think that HONDA Corporate would want a close look at yours, as it appears to be a very dangerous failure. They might just wish to quietly slip a new one in at little or no charge.   How many miles on your Pilot when this happened.   Kip
#6790 of 6821 Has anybody heard back by kipk Sep 30, 2008 (2:14 am)
from Honda, concerning the locking transmissions?   Kip Replies to this message: mes2 (Oct 02, 2008 5:53 pm) kipk (Oct 03, 2008 1:49 am)
#6791 of 6821 Re: Has anybody heard back [kipk] by mes2 Oct 02, 2008 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: kipk (Sep 30, 2008 2:14 am) Honda is picking up the entire cost on a new transmission after the service manager lobbied on our behalf. We had the Honda recall work done in 2004 and have taken immaculate care of our vehicle service wise . The original recall was for issues with second gear and when it was pulled from my vehicle earlier this week, it showed serious damage. My auto has $175K miles on it.   I'm still concerned that this could happen to someone else. My car came to a complete stop in less than 20 feet by literally bouncing down the road since the wheels locked and stopped turning. I'm fearful that a terrible accident is forthcoming for someone. Replies to this message: kipk (Oct 03, 2008 1:49 am)
#6792 of 6821 Re: Has anybody heard back [mes2] by kipk Oct 03, 2008 (1:49 am)
Replying to: mes2 (Oct 02, 2008 5:53 pm) Yep , locking up trany could be a scary ordeal. Glad you have a good end of story.   My, now, 88 year old mom bought a new Explorer in 1995. Odometer is now in the high 90Ks. She replaced the first trany at around 60K and the next at around 90K.   Ford did nothing to help.   Kip
#6793 of 6821 Pilot 2004 trannys by don132 Oct 07, 2008 (3:50 pm)
I'm wondering if anyone else had this problem.   My transmission is making weird noise when switching gears. I got 130k. I went to the dealer they told me that it wasn't on the recall list and I need a new tranny. I ask them to purge the oil for now and I will see what I'll do later. It seems to have solve the problem for now. Is there an additive that I should use to extend its life expectancy or should I run it like until it get worst?   Thanks   Don Replies to this message: kipk (Oct 08, 2008 4:22 am) don132 (Oct 09, 2008 1:29 pm) kipk (Oct 10, 2008 2:34 am)
#6794 of 6821 Re: Pilot 2004 trannys [don132] by kipk Oct 08, 2008 (4:22 am)
Replying to: don132 (Oct 07, 2008 3:50 pm) Don,   Just curious. Did you keep up with the recommended transmission servicing?   Thinking that IF NOT, the tranny fluid may have indeed been causing the problem.   My dealer didn't change the rear end dope in our 03 pilot at the 15K service and at about 18K it started making noises when going around corners. Changing out the rear end dope "Fixed" the problem. Car now has near 33K with no farther problem from that area.   Kip Replies to this message: don132 (Oct 09, 2008 1:29 pm) kipk (Oct 10, 2008 2:34 am)
#6795 of 6821 Re: Pilot 2004 trannys [kipk] by don132 Oct 09, 2008 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: kipk (Oct 08, 2008 4:22 am) No I haven't. I bought it used, it had 110k on it. So you think that by purging the old oil it would cure my problem? The dealer told me it would be like using a band aid. What do you mean by rear end dope? Is it the differentiel?   Thanks   Don Replies to this message: kipk (Oct 10, 2008 2:34 am)

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