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Honda Pilot Transmission Problems
392 messages, Last post on Mar 07, 2013 at 5:52 AM
You are in the Honda Pilot Forum.What is this discussion about? Honda Pilot, Transmission, SUV
#365 of 392 2011 Pilot Transmission problems after service by s1simps
Nov 04, 2012 (5:41 pm)
My 2011 Pilot with 34,000 miles was working fine. Service wrench showed up with code of A13 and 15% oil life. Took it to dealer for oil change and was told that the service code 3 meant "recommended drain and refill transmission fluid." Told them to go ahead and complete that service. Now, one day after the service was completed, the transmission is very rough when it shifts gears and the "D" is flashing! Rpms race between gear shifts. What could they have done wrong. I had no problems before this service was performed. Of course today is Sunday and the service department is not open. Any ideas? What should I have them do to fix this? Have they caused a terrible problem or was this problem already brewing? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
#366 of 392 Re: 2009 Honda Pilot Transmission Shudder [texaspilot1] by nickr1948
Nov 04, 2012 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: texaspilot1 (Nov 04, 2012 9:48 am)
I suggest checking axles (front) and feel tires for a break split. I would start at a tire shop, not a Honda dealer unless you really trust the person. Could be tires with mud caught in the rims, make sure rims are perfectly clean use a pry bar to remove any sand or mud.
#367 of 392 Re: 2004 Pilot WITH the jet fix having problems [ajax_borges] by nickr1948
Nov 04, 2012 (8:01 pm)
Replying to: ajax_borges (Jun 15, 2012 12:14 pm)
check . tires for out of round breaking apart between tread, and also check axles, bent rims or rims with small bits of mud caught in them can create shutter. Most garages will select the most expensive detailed option when problem solving
#368 of 392 Re: 2004 pilot tranny problem [manusrf] by nickr1948
Nov 04, 2012 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: manusrf (Jun 16, 2012 4:39 pm)
check color of your tranny oil it will tell you a great deal. I would call Honda to see if they will stand behind their product. Sounds like they like money take it to another dealer.
#369 of 392 Re: trans issues? [lionsroar] by nickr1948
Nov 04, 2012 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: lionsroar (May 18, 2012 1:47 pm)
I have an 04 pilot, trans went about two weeks ago. It literally broke apart, there was a brake in the drivers side with oil all over the on the underside of the fender lining. in the course of removing the trans I noticed that my oil hose on the drivers side on the cab side of the tranny had been bent at 90 degrees not allowing any oil thru it. What is the purpose of this hose that feeds two areas of the transmission from the center moving to the side and rear. My replacement trans does not have the same system it has one mostly metal hose and distribution system that feeds only the rear part of the tranny. Honda takes no responsibility for this stupid error. Trans worked perfectly until blow up.
#370 of 392 Lurching problem in 2011 Pilot? by bamonson
Nov 13, 2012 (4:50 pm)
Hi,I have a 2011 Honda Pilot with only 9,000 miles on it. In the last few months I've noticed that while sitting at stop lights (i.e., in gear but brake applied) it will lurch forward. Even with brake applied you can feel a noticable 'tug' forward. I thought this was just part of the engine revving to compensate for A/C on a hot day, but it also happens when the A/C is off. Anyone else experiencing this?
#371 of 392 Re: 2009 Honda Pilot Transmission Shudder [monal] by hmv
Nov 17, 2012 (6:18 am)
Replying to: monal (Oct 27, 2012 11:09 am)
My 2009 pilot is doing exact same thing. Keep taking it in but won't act up when they test drive it. Please let me know what u find out. Taking mine back in today
#372 of 392 No Shudder just a big bang by nickr1948
Nov 17, 2012 (6:32 am)
My trans worked perfectly, until it just blow up. Yours is a problem I would demand perfection. New trans if that is actually the problem. Check tires and mud on rims or a bent rim. NR#373 of 392 Re: 2004 honda pilot transmission failure [nickr1948] by oldsantafe
Dec 05, 2012 (9:17 am)
Replying to: nickr1948 (Nov 02, 2012 2:44 pm)
My wife 04 pilot just got the flashing D yesterday at 107k, I drove it last night the D was flashing and I can't not manually shift to the lower gears, the car is driving fine with no shifting problems on the road and freeway, and now the D is not flashing but I still can not shift to the lower gears, I was thinking maybe the sensor is not working that would be cheap to fix, but after reading in this forums I'm not so sure, I guess I need to take it to the Honda dealer to get the bad news. Don 
#374 of 392 check for hose on top of transmission by nickr1948
Dec 06, 2012 (7:29 pm)
Check for a hose on the very right side towards the rear of the SUV that has a 90degree bend in it and will not allow oil to be distributed from one area of the trans to another. The failure to shift properly is not a good sign, not sure about sensor. All dealers I have spoken to will NOT dismantle in shop, they just replace it with a rebuilt trans. Look at the oil color, smell it if it is a brown red, get oil change with Honda oil immediately. If it smells burned that is a bad sign same solution. Replacement is expensive, consider a trade. NRTo POST a message, please
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