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#333 of 392 Re: 2005 Pilot Transmission problems [kendall8] by lionsroar

May 23, 2012 (6:12 am)

Replying to: kendall8 (May 22, 2012 12:03 pm)
3rd and 4th gear shifters? i think i'm missing something in context. Is the shop you are working with telling you those need to be replaced or do you feel you have an issue when the car is in 3rd and 4th gear?

#334 of 392 OMG The dreaded D blinking light by oldewick

May 23, 2012 (5:06 pm)

On my way home from the dealership, the D started blinking. Why was I at the dealership. Well, to have two motor mounts replaced and the fuel hose to the tank replaced. Total bill, $900.00. The same story as every other person on this site. Be advised, 2004 Honda pilots are trouble. I love the car but I will not pay to have the trans replaced.

#335 of 392 Re: OMG The dreaded D blinking light [oldewick] by campkapala

May 23, 2012 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: oldewick (May 23, 2012 5:06 pm)
I had to have two motor mounts replaced also. Like you said, just another Pilot problem.

#336 of 392 Re: 2005 Pilot Transmission problems [lionsroar] by kendall8

May 25, 2012 (7:14 am)

Replying to: lionsroar (May 23, 2012 6:12 am)
I dont have a problem w 2005 Pilot transmission YET. 50k miles. I want to PREVENT IT,(IF there is suck a thing) Thank you..

#337 of 392 2003 honda pilot transmission by southpaw7

May 25, 2012 (7:31 am)

Need help. Have a 03 pilot and the transmission is giving me fits. Flushed tranny and replaced solenoids. Yesterday would not shift up. Transmission looks like its gone. My question is there any recall still on a 2003 pilot for honda to replaces transmission? The pilot has 92K on it. If no help from honda then how much does a jasper cost roughly? Have had hondas for over 20 years and this is the first major problems with one. Any advice would be appreciated.

#338 of 392 Re: 2003 honda pilot transmission [southpaw7] by campkapala

May 25, 2012 (10:16 am)

Replying to: southpaw7 (May 25, 2012 7:31 am)
Here is what I know. Honda did recall a certain amount (over a million) Honda Pilots in the years 2003 - 2004. If your VIN number fits in the recall, then provisions have been made for you to have it replaced by Honda. If you fall outside of the VIN numbers - even if you have the transmission problem, like I do - then, you will have to fight with the rest of us to push Honda to take responsibility. Go to the Honda website and check your VIN number to see if you are in the numbers recalled. Hopefully, you are. If not, check back here and follow the posts to see what you could do. There are number of recommendations to improve the condition but no absolute fixes. We need to get Honda to replace the transmissions and the torque convertors. That's the best and most fair fix. It's a defect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#339 of 392 Problem w/ 2003 Pilot Transmission by eagleeye3

May 28, 2012 (10:15 am)

Well, add another potential victim to the transmission problem list. Our 2003 Pilot only has 87,000 miles and we have a shuddering transmission and check engine light. Our mechanic says we have error code P1750. We have changed the transmission oil as scheduled. Going to bring vehicle into Honda tomorrow for their diagnosis. I went to the Honda site and entered my VIN on the Owner's Link site for recall info (2HKYF18533H520501 - took delivery Aug 2002). The 2003-2004 Pilot Automatic Transmission 2nd Gear issue comes up (status = fixed). Is there a separate recall notice that says they will replace your transmission? Is there a different Honda website to check? This SUV has been babied, driven by my wife around town, averaging 9,000 miles a year. Never attached a trailer, never took to the mountains, and never had an accident. Never had much of a problem till now. Car is in very good to almost mint condition. It's going to be comical if Honda says I need a new transmission - especially if one just looks at the external condition of the vehicle. Not sure how they will be able to deliver the message with a straight face.

#340 of 392 Re: Problem w/ 2003 Pilot Transmission [eagleeye3] by campkapala

May 28, 2012 (1:55 pm)

Replying to: eagleeye3 (May 28, 2012 10:15 am)
You might want to call Honda directly and check on the VIN. I don't think that is the message I got when I entered my VIN in on the site and my car is outside of the recall even though it is a 2004. Maybe you are a lucky one that fits in with the group that can get fixed. If you are not in the recall, follow this thread. One of the messages has a link to a site where you can file a complaint. If enough of us complain, maybe Honda will do something. We were also trying to get a Facebook page going. The Acura people did that and got Honda to issue a bulletin which if I understand it correctly, allowed them to get their transmissions fixed even though it wasn't a recall. I need to check into it further. I emailed the person in charge of the page and he said they were trying to put together a class suit. The lawyers wanted money up front and thats where they stopped.

#341 of 392 Re: Problem w/ 2003 Pilot Transmission [eagleeye3] by jtsibes

May 29, 2012 (4:01 am)

Replying to: eagleeye3 (May 28, 2012 10:15 am)
Hi,
Please make sure you file a complaint with on the NHTSA.gov. There a a lot of us out there with the same problem. Also check out the Facebook group and log it there too...if there are enough of us, hopefully some action will someday happen. Good Luck...thanks
Janelle

#342 of 392 Re: Problem w/ 2003 Pilot Transmission [jtsibes] by campkapala

May 29, 2012 (4:41 am)

Replying to: jtsibes (May 29, 2012 4:01 am)
Which Facebook page did you join?

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