2005 Honda Pilot transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 42 complaints for the 2005 Honda Pilot, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the vehicle appeared to rock while in motion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who originally stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. However, the next day, the dealer inspected the vehicle again and stated that the transmission failed. The dealer rebuilt the transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate excessively when driving at low speeds. The vibration would cease once the vehicle would reach 50 MPH. Once the contact slowed down and proceeded to accelerate, the vibration would return. The contact was advised by his personal mechanic that the tires were possibly the cause of the failure. The tires were replaced yet the failure persisted. The mechanic then advised that the failure was caused by the torque converter.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Honda Pilot
- Brakes 136 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 134 complaints
- Air bags 120 complaints
- Stability control 97 complaints
- Engine 88 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Cruise control 46 complaints
- Suspension 38 complaints