Honda Pilot Transmission / powertrain problems
209 of the 2,824 complaints about the Honda Pilot (7.4%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2019 model (68, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (6). 53 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 54 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “transmission”, “torque converter”, “fluid”, “gear” and “neutral”. 3 of these reports (1.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 53 · Previous 12 months: 54
Common terms in reports
- transmission115
- torque converter26
- fluid26
- gear38
- neutral25
- awd17
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the engine was idling and with the gear shifter in the park position, the contact reached into the vehicle from the front driver's door, and suddenly the vehicle began to slowly roll backwards.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that he had stopped the vehicle and had depressed the brake pedal.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and was shaking violently. The contact associated the failure with the transmission.
The steering wheel became extremely difficult for my husband to turn. Power steering went out on my 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport.
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I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding the automatic transmission on my 2020 Honda Pilot AWD (VIN: [XXX]). The vehicle experiences a violent and constant transmission vibration/judder under light throttle acceleration.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Honda Pilot
Related reading
- Transmission problems explained: shudder, harsh shifts, CVTs and what to test on a driveHow the main automatic transmission types fail, why some designs generate far more owner complaints than others, and a practical test-drive checklist built from what owners report.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Transmission / powertrain problems on the Honda Pilot?
209 of the 2,824 complaints about the Honda Pilot (7.4%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda Pilot model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2019 model (68, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (6).
Is there a recall for Honda Pilot Transmission / powertrain problems?
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.