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#90 of 132 Transmission slipping at 133K miles by sluh Jun 26, 2009 (4:06 pm)
2003 Pilot. Bought it used four months ago. Assume tranny was the reason previous owner got rid of this car. Tranny fluid replaced with Honda original, looking on the service records - previous owner serviced it at Honda dealer. Tranny shifting hard and slips sometimes. Gets worse after long highway ride. Filed complain with NHTSA cause hardly missed another car when slipped when merging highway.
#91 of 132 Re: Disappointed in Honda [boomer55] by baltovet Jun 26, 2009 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: boomer55 (Jun 20, 2009 7:12 am) I took my car to Honda today just for an oil change. I was mentioning about the whine that comes from my transmission (which I was told elsewhere was probably from something being scored inside, but to ignore it) and then got to discussing the transmission problem with the '03 Pilots. The service manager was clueless, as though I just made that up. I then went into detail about how I had to have mine replaced at 138k miles and all the problems I've had since. He told me they have had almost no problems with the Pilots, since they came out after Honda's known transmission problems. I told him to check on the internet to see just how large of a problem it is. Either they are in denial, or Honda is not passing out those technnical service bulletins. I was quited about $6000 by my dealer and ended up going to Aamco. Let's not go there!!! Suffice it to say I would have been better off with my 6K remanufactured Honda transmission (probably).
#92 of 132 '05 Pilot 118K Transmission Fail? by bdp1 Jun 27, 2009 (5:20 pm)
Yesterday with no warning, lights,or codes, my wife's Pilot trans began to slip to the point the car was unable to move. Car towed to dealer (end of the day on a Friday). When I arrived on the scene, the car seemed o.k., but a short drive confirmed slipping/hard shifting. Fine. Left car until it can be checked Monday. As I mentioned, no codes, no flashing D, and fluid looked normal. Walking away, looked over my shoulder and noticed a puddle of grease next to the right front wheel. Now I am wondering if there is a failure mode of a CV joint that would yield those symptoms or if I have just hit the double failure jackpot. Won't know until Monday, but I thought I would put this out there for any thoughts or experiences. Thanks. Replies to this message: tidester (Jun 27, 2009 7:50 pm) bdp1 (Jun 28, 2009 3:26 am) bdp1 (Jun 29, 2009 3:15 pm) and 3 more...
#93 of 132 Re: '05 Pilot 118K Transmission Fail? [bdp1] by tidester HOST Jun 27, 2009 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: bdp1 (Jun 27, 2009 5:20 pm) wondering if there is a failure mode of a CV joint that would yield those symptoms or if I have just hit the double failure jackpot   That's curious. Did you notice any other signs of damage on the underside of your wife's Pilot?   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: bdp1 (Jun 28, 2009 3:26 am) bdp1 (Jun 29, 2009 3:15 pm) bdp1 (Jul 06, 2009 3:27 pm) danm125 (Jul 29, 2009 6:02 pm) wdp1 (Dec 01, 2009 2:20 pm)
#94 of 132 Re: '05 Pilot 118K Transmission Fail? [tidester] by bdp1 Jun 28, 2009 (3:26 am)
Replying to: tidester (Jun 27, 2009 7:50 pm) I didn't have a chance to investigate further. She claims no previous issues with the car (only with me). I will interview her a bit more regarding classic cv joint noises. Replies to this message: bdp1 (Jun 29, 2009 3:15 pm) bdp1 (Jul 06, 2009 3:27 pm) danm125 (Jul 29, 2009 6:02 pm) wdp1 (Dec 01, 2009 2:20 pm)
#95 of 132 Re: '05 Pilot 118K Transmission Fail? [bdp1] by bdp1 Jun 29, 2009 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: bdp1 (Jun 28, 2009 3:26 am) So, today they (Honda) checked out the car. Thought trans fluid looked strange. Then they drove it. When it overheated, they discovered the coolant also looked strange. No theories from them. I called my "neutral party" transmission shop. With no hesitation the guy identified the likely problem. Seems the trans fluid has a coil in the radiator. If that fails, both coolant and trans fluid cross contaminate. Coolant strips facing off of plates in transmission yielding slipping, trans fluid fouls cooling system. Honda tech impressed with explanation. Replace radiator and trans quoted around $4200. Would prefer a generous trade-in for a low mileage 06 on lot, but not forth-coming. Did I mention that the trans shop with the diagnosis was an AAMCO in Columbus, OH? A very competent individual. Wish the car wasn't 150 miles away from him. Replies to this message: bdp1 (Jul 06, 2009 3:27 pm) danm125 (Jul 29, 2009 6:02 pm) wdp1 (Dec 01, 2009 2:20 pm)
#96 of 132 2005 Honda Pilot with more transmission prob by fabmassuse Jul 06, 2009 (2:29 pm)
It isn't looking good folks... I have a 2005 Pilot. I started having trouble with violent shaking and shimming while trying to accelerate going uphill around 75K. I am now at 120K and I am now unable to down shift( yes I know how..) and my D light is flashing on the transmission indicator... It looks like a new transmission. I wrote a complaint to the NHTSA. I suggest everyone do the same. Honda obviously has not taken care of us by fixing their transmissions. I bought my 05 because I was under the impression that Honda fixed their transmissions after lawsuit. Boy was I mis-informed (by the dealer). My maintenance has been impeccable with Honda fluids. I'll be calling Honda Corp. next. Good luck to everyone in a Pilot. Replies to this message: keithmusik (Jul 06, 2009 2:35 pm)
#97 of 132 Re: 2005 Honda Pilot with more transmission prob [fabmassuse] by keithmusik Jul 06, 2009 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: fabmassuse (Jul 06, 2009 2:29 pm) How do you file a complaint with the NHTSA? Also is there a class action law suite yet? Is honda going to help you out at all on the cost? thanks
#98 of 132 Re: '05 Pilot 118K Transmission Fail? [bdp1] by bdp1 Jul 06, 2009 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: bdp1 (Jun 29, 2009 3:15 pm) The conclusion to this story is that American Honda would not help. The dealer allowed $6500 as a trade in on a 2006 Pilot with 34,000 miles. Could not get any participation from the dealer, either. Didn't wish to drag the proceedings out any longer.
#99 of 132 flashing D, what does it mean? by carollee3 Jul 12, 2009 (5:37 pm)
Shortly after beginning my commute I see the flashing D, what does it mean? Several months ago this was also happening then it went away and stopped. Now most of the time the D begins to flash and does not stop. Does anyone know why? Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Jul 12, 2009 9:30 pm) carollee3 (Aug 02, 2009 5:30 am)

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