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2005 Honda Pilot Shudders

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#38 of 68 2005 Pilot by pilot3026

Jan 28, 2012 (8:23 pm)

I bought my pilot used with 35,000 miles on it. I noticed the shuttering right away...but it was very faint. Over the years it had gotten worse . Now with 110,000 miles it's very noticeable, but still infrequent . I changed the trans. fluid at 90,000. miles and it helped the shuddering tremendously! I have written in every forum, every website that I can find complaining of this issue. My question to everyone else with this problem is.....Has anyone actually had to have their pilot towed or has this torque or trans. problem (if left going on too long) lead to more damage to the engine ? Thanks

#39 of 68 Re: 2005 Pilot [pilot3026] by kawi9893

Jan 30, 2012 (6:26 am)

Replying to: pilot3026 (Jan 28, 2012 8:23 pm)
so where did you go to get your fluid change? and know I havn't had to have it towed.

#40 of 68 so what are we going to do by kawi9893

Jan 30, 2012 (6:38 am)

so far every one on here has the same problem so what is that tellin you? obviously there's a manufature defect and they know that its going to cost them cause all pilots have them so again what are we going to do?????????????????

#41 of 68 That is a good qustion... by sfergson727

Jan 30, 2012 (7:12 am)

Good question, what are we going to do? I traded in my shuddering pilot for a new CRV for my wife, but I still have my 2008 Pilot. It doesn't shudder, having only 70K on the odometer, and I've been religeous about changing the trans fluid...but I am still uneasy about the possibility of it going bad. I love the vehicle, and it's perfect right now, but can I count on it? That's the big, heart breaking question in my mind at the moment. Obviously Honda Corp. is no help.

#42 of 68 2005 Pilot Torque Converter Shudder by jon1800cc

Feb 04, 2012 (9:53 am)

My 05 Pilot with 135,000 miles has had this same condition since about 100k and the dealer I bought from was unable to offer any assistance even though this was my third new car purchase from them. Changing the trans fluid helps so I am gonna run it till it blows up and NOT by another Honda. Thats the best way to show Honda how you feel is tell everyone you know about your experience and never buy one of their products again. This really is bad because I WAS a very loyal Honda customer.

#43 of 68 Honda knows there is a problem by pilot3026

Mar 05, 2012 (9:05 pm)

My 2005 Pilot has always had this "shuttering" problem. My husband was told by a friend not long ago that his friend (whom is a mechanic at Trickett Honda) said there's definately a problem and Honda knows it. Because it's not a "safety" issue Honda's not going to touch it. My question is..do you keep the Pilot and replace the transmission when time comes, or do I trade it in now with 100K while I can get something out of it.....Toyotas looking pretty good!! At least they have needed recalls and stand behind their product!!

#44 of 68 Re: Vibration/Griding @ 35 to 40 mph [kpsmith999] by campkapala

Mar 08, 2012 (5:09 am)

Replying to: kpsmith999 (Jun 26, 2010 8:05 am)
I have a 2004 Pilot that is just outside the recalled VIN numbers. My transmission is producing the same problems as the other posters - rumble strip vibration at 30 mph. I have read 100s of posts and I think like you - we need to get organized and hold Honda accountable. The Acura owners made a Facebook page and that in turn got Honda to generate a Service Bulletin that fixed the problem - inside and outside of warranty. Honda does not seem to care how many phone calls or posts there are but might listen if we try the Facebook route.

#45 of 68 Re: Vibration/Griding @ 35 to 40 mph [big_mike2] by campkapala

Mar 08, 2012 (5:14 am)

Replying to: big_mike2 (Feb 25, 2011 7:40 am)
I have a 2004 Pilot outside of the recall (2003 - 2004 Pilots) which replaced the transmissions. I see that 2005 Pilots are still experiencing the same problem. Acura owners put together a Facebook page and Honda issued a Service Bulletin so the cars could get fixed. It included in warranty and also OUT OF WARRANTY repairs. I think Facebook seems like it would produce a good result. Honda needs to fix these transmissions, torque converters and whatever else they installed that causes this dangerous and expensive problem! The recall that repaired over 1 millions Pilots was not large enough.

#46 of 68 Re: 2005 Honda Pilot Shudders [schann5] by campkapala

Mar 08, 2012 (5:17 am)

Replying to: schann5 (Jan 05, 2010 11:35 am)
I have a 2004 Honda Pilot that is outside of the recall. I see that the problems are still occuring beyond the 2003 and 2004 Honda Pilots that have been recalled as many 2005 Pilot owner's are writing in about the same shudder. The Acura had the same problem and they started a facebook page. Acura issued a Service Bulletin to fix the transmissions and the torque converters in and out of warranty. I think we should try Facebook. I don't want to call the Honda office for weeks on end only to get no results.

#47 of 68 Re: Acura MDX / Honda Pilot Service Bulletin PDF [tobren] by campkapala

Mar 08, 2012 (5:20 am)

Replying to: tobren (Sep 06, 2011 5:46 am)
Did you see that the Acura MDX group got their cars repaired after they set up a Facebook page? I think we should try that. I am a 2004 Pilot owner. My VIN is just outside the recalled vehicles. Clearly, the problem exists passed 2004 as many 2005 owners have posted.

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