This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I bought this 2004 Honda Pilot new in 2004 in Louisville. In 2018 I drove to Florida without incident. While here in Florida I have had a problem with oil leaking. Than the compressor for the air went out and I took it straight to the dealer here. They told me it was not worth fixing. Since then I have had 2 mechanics look underneath the car and said it was so rusted that the frame was dangerous and they could not risk fixing it. I have checked with other Honda owners only to find out this is a problem with numerous Honda years and no one fix this problems because of liability. I have photos of the rusted out rear-end and the frame is not attached. You can find owners trying to weld the rear-end back on. No one will repair my compressor because of the rust and damage. When I had it at the dealers they did not mention this problem at all. They just said it was not worth fixing. My car has about 200000 miles but has has its service. This has to be a major recall or replacement. We could have had a major accident over this and didn't know [XXX] Please call or forward communication. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
My 2004 Honda Pilot has a shudder at 30 mph. It feels as though you are driving over the rumble strips. I am starting to experience poor shifts at other speeds now as well. I understand that the problem is most likely the result of a faulty torque converter. Repairs include replacing the torque converter and the transmission as well as updating the PCM. Honda recalled over a million 2003/2004 Pilot but my VIN is just passed the last VIN recalled. However, there are many 2005 Pilot owners experiencing the exact same failure. Acura also issued a service bulletin that repairs the faulty components for all 2003 and 2004 MDX owners (inside and outside of warranty). Honda should take responsibility for the failed transmissions in the later 2004 Pilot and 2005 years as well.
On the above date while on a local interstate my car failed to respond to acceleration. Instead the engine revved and then began clunking and making horrible noises. I drifted to the side of the road as I had no control of the motor. I had the car towed to my dealership. They said the was a "catasrtophic failure" of my transmission. I had had no warning of any kind. I have always had all my warranty work done in a timely fashion including all transmission work. My dealer estimated a repair job costing $4,400. I got 2 other estimates including one from trusted car mechanic who told me he recommended a jasper transmission (total rebuild) and it included a "work-around" for my make, model, and year car's transmission "problem"
My engine mounts on my 2004 Honda Pilot went for the second time. My car has 115,000. I purchased this car new from the Honda dealership and kept up with all the maintenance.
- Merrick, NY, USA
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Front engine mount found damaged and recommended replacement at $450 by Honda service. Driven 91K miles, and seems like a lot of others are reporting same issue at same mileage.
Honda dealer indicated during routine oil change that front engine mount is cracked and needs to be replaced. The engine mount is one of the very important parts that secure the engine and Honda must take action to ensure that the part is safe and not creak and get weak. This is a serious safety hazard and Honda should make an effort to investigate and recall and replace the engine mount in all those vehicles which are affected.
I own a 2004 Honda Pilot and was told when I got an oil change at 90K that the engine mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. Seems like this should be a recalled part if it is that common.
I have a 2004 Honda Pilot. Honda dealer technician informed me that the front and side engine mounts are cracked and need to be replaced. I never heard of this from anyone. I checked internet for other Honda owners. There are a number of reporting with the same problem. Should this not be a part defect?
Informed by the dealer that the motor mounts on my 2004 Pilot were cracked and that I would start to notice this in vibration of the vehicle. Dealer told me that this was something seen quite often in the Pilot and Odyssey. 2004 Pilot with 91K miles.
I have 2004 Honda Pilot ex-L with 100,000 miles. Today I noticed the drive light blinking on my way home from work. After I arrived home, I stopped the engine and restarted and I did not blink again. What should I do with this?
Dealership service staff informed me that my 04 Honda Pilot needs two motor mounts (front and right side) replaced. I have heard that many other Pilot owners have had the same issue. With just 75K miles, and the knowledge that this sounds like a common issue, I would think that a recall is in order. I have never had to replace motor mounts on any other vehicles I've owned: 72 opel manta; 79 Chevy Malibu; 80 and 88 Toyota corolla's; 83 olds cutlass; 94 Geo prism; 98 Toyota Camry. I have not had them replaced as yet, but the dealership replacement charge is estimated at $547.
2 engine mounts requiring replacement at 85K miles on 04 Honda Pilot. Honda dealership cost to repair is $499. Discovered many other Honda Pilot owners with same problem and questioning whether this is a defective part and should be a recall.
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- Louisville, KY, USA