2004 Honda Pilot transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 47 complaints for the 2004 Honda Pilot, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that a burning odor was coming from the transmission. The vehicle would also shake excessively while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to have the torque converter replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle made a clunking sound and was towed to the dealer. The dealer examined the vehicle and stated that the transmission locked up. Through online research, the contact discovered a recall; however, her VIN was excluded. She stated that this was a safety hazard and the vehicle should be included in the recall. The NHTSA campaign id number was 04v176000. The current and failure mileages were 106,000. Updated 09/16/09 updated 09/17/09.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Honda Pilot
- Drivetrain & axles 96 complaints
- Seats 87 complaints
- Air bags 81 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Body & structure 42 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints