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#185 of 392 Re: 2003 trannie issue [jackerley] by kpsmith999

Aug 03, 2010 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: jackerley (Aug 03, 2010 6:00 pm)
Please read #177 & #179 above. It has been well documented in many forums (such as this one) that the 2002 through 2006 model years for both the Honda Pilot and the Acura MDX (same transmission) have exceptionally high instance of torque converter failure in the transmission. If you have the grinding/vibration/shuddering noise while accelerating between 30 to 40 mph, it is probably your torque converter. Even though Honda did not issue a Service Bulletin for the Pilot, there was one issued for the Acura MDX (basically the same vehicle) for model years 2003 & 2004. You can read the document at the following link:
 
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/thebesthonda/2010-02-04_181956_B06-003.pdf
 
The document describes the problem, how the dealer should repair and also mentions a "goodwill consideration" for vehicles that are out of warranty. I would open a case with Honda America and push this issue as far as you can up the ladder. Good luck!

#186 of 392 Re: ????? [pjhrtd] by proudmom0507

Aug 04, 2010 (8:44 am)

Replying to: pjhrtd (Mar 02, 2007 9:21 am)
My 2004 pilot started doing that also and then it started having transmission issues!I just recently (in November) purchased a 2004 Honda Pilot. The transmission starting causing shifting problems. The first time it was like I slammed the brakes on but thankfully I was just going up our drive way and not driving fast. I started driving again and it kept messing up. Then the green light started flashing on the D when I was driving and parked. I took it in and they plugged it into the computer and it was a transmission code. There was also a 2-3 shift malfunction. They said my transmission needed replaced. I looked up recalls and my car had a recall for the transmission and it was """fixed""" in May 2006. However, they did not change the transmission, just installed an oil jet kit to keep it lubricated! Apparently that did not help especially if there are chips of metal in the fluid! Everyone I talk to just tells me my car, being at 104,000 miles, is out of warrenty and they have to draw the line somewhere! No crap people! But if you would have fixed the darn thing properly when it had a recall it would not need replaced already! Honda has been horrible through this and refuse to help me. I am a single mother of 3 children and I can not afford a new tansmission at $4,000 especially when it is their screw up and they should have to FIX their recall! I am so angry and will NEVER buy another honda as long as I live and I will tell anyone I know about their horrible transmissions and their bad customer service. They are just trying to cover their butts on this one. It is time they start helping their customers rather than basically saying "its your problem now". From what I see this is an ongoing problem with Honda and I think something needs to be done!

#187 of 392 Re: Transmission problems '03 Pilot [hondagirl60] by proudmom0507

Aug 04, 2010 (8:48 am)

Replying to: hondagirl60 (Apr 27, 2009 10:21 am)
Mine started flashing also on my 04 Honda Pilot. Now my transmission needs replaced and they will not help me...I checked the recall and they told me that it was not related to the recall because they fixed it with a new oil jet kit. It DID NOT fix it. It now needs replaced and there are chips of metal in the trans fluid! I'm ticked at honda right now!

#188 of 392 Re: Transmission will not shift past D [dfwhonda] by proudmom0507

Aug 04, 2010 (9:02 am)

Replying to: dfwhonda (May 19, 2010 7:36 am)
My problem in my 04 pilot started the same way...could not shift below D. Then started having more serious problems and the green light started flashing on D. When I took it is he noticed a snaped transmission gear shifter cable and also the transmission needs replaced! I have my story on here about my car too. I am so mad...will never own another honda after this!

#189 of 392 Re: Blinking D light [walbond] by proudmom0507

Aug 04, 2010 (9:09 am)

Replying to: walbond (May 24, 2009 7:47 am)
Yup, that is how mine started....now transmission has to be replaced!

#190 of 392 Re: 2003 trannie issue [kpsmith999] by billosciguy

Aug 06, 2010 (7:11 am)

Replying to: kpsmith999 (Aug 03, 2010 10:28 pm)
Thank you for the post. Unfortunately, I have already taken my vehicle to a reputable transmission repair technician. I think it is funny that Honda first tells us they can't replace the torque converter without swapping out the whole thing, until you read the service bulletin. Now suddenly that is accepted practice. Until Honda admits that they screwed up, no progress gets made with their customer service people. They place no value in these forums. Dozens of people describe the same problem, but to Honda, See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. Honda lost me and will never get me back.

#191 of 392 Re: ????? [proudmom0507] by tomtom12

Aug 10, 2010 (10:50 am)

Replying to: proudmom0507 (Aug 04, 2010 8:44 am)
A few weeks ago, the "D" light on my 2003 Pilot started flashing. It has 120k miles on it. I stopped by a Honda dealer, who said it was nothing urgent. A few days ago, it slipped out of gear while upshifting on a hill. My mechanic said the transmission would have to be replaced and that it would cost around $4k. I phoned Honda America and they said there was no assistance they could/would provide for a car of that age and milage. When I bought the car used in 2004, it was definitely not my expectation that the transmission would fall apart at 120k. You pay for a Honda because it lasts. Given what I have read on this and other blogs about these transmissions, is there any talk of a class action lawsuit?

#192 of 392 Whining Noise by bogiejim

Aug 19, 2010 (9:42 am)

I have a 2006 Pilot that has just hit 50K miles. Yesterday I noticed that there is a whining noise when the vehicle is running, either in park or in gear. As the vehicle accelerates the whining becomes more high pitched, and at idle drops down in pitch, but is still noticeable. Any thoughts?

#193 of 392 Re: Whining Noise [bogiejim] by franklw

Aug 29, 2010 (12:36 am)

Replying to: bogiejim (Aug 19, 2010 9:42 am)
I had the same problem with my 2005 Pilot starting around 75K miles, I had my tranny replaced under Honda Care extended warranty. You can read my story here.

#194 of 392 Re: Whining Noise [franklw] by bogiejim

Aug 29, 2010 (7:53 am)

Replying to: franklw (Aug 29, 2010 12:36 am)
Well it it's the transmission failing I am SOL, because I never took an extended warranty. I suppose I could take one out now and then report the problem, seems to me that 50K is not a very usefull life for a transmission. I also noticed last night (first time I had driven in the dark since noticing the problem) that the headlights flicked most noticeably when accelerating. I am now wondering if this could be some type of voltage regulator or electrical problem. Probably best for me to bring it tot he dealer and let them troubleshoot the problem. Thanks for your input.

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