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My airbag light is on. I had airbags recall done and the mechanics state the light is not related. I just wanted to let people know incase this happening to more people too. I have to pay 500 dollars to fix the computer for airbags now. Just strange the service to airbags coresponds with this light

Malfunction lamp is on and airbag light coming on when hooked up to a device it said nothing was wrong for the maintence light to be on then the malfunction lamp came on.it was stationary

We have two honda pilot 2004 and 2005. Approximately 6 months ago the air bag (srs) light on the 2005 came on, today the light on the 2004 is on.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 6/18/15 updated 9/27/2017

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v700000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I have a 2004 honda pilot and my srs dash light has come on at least 3 times.the last time was when i placed my computer on the front passenger seat. The light came on and will not go out.each time it cost over $100 the repair/reset.this is upsetting that the air bag will not deploy in an accident.

Vehicle veered of the road and struck a tree, dead on the front left headlight and destroyed the bumper and front left fender, pushed the hood into the windshield, which cracked.the air bag did not deploy. Bruising from seat belt.

Srs red light on. Noprevious collisions or airbag deployments. Dealer states that srs controller needs replacement, but not covered by honda. Airbags might not deploy in accident. Cost prohibitive to replace srs controller in houston, tx, they want $800-$1000 to replace this safety item. Calling honda customer service about premium and exploitive prices charge by their dealers in houston is of no avail. Honda should take notice of this problem seriously before anyone gets injured in car crash by failure of airbag deployment. At minimum, i expect honda to offer minimum or subsidized pricing and prevent customer exploitation by their dealers. Please help.

Srs light came on. Honda dealer said opds unit need replacing. Was replaced 5/6/09. Drove about a month and srs light comes back on.honda dealer said unit may be defective. Unit replaced.drove about 2 weeks and srs light comes back on. Honda dealer stumped. They just keep resetting the unit but srs light just comes back on. It stays on all the time now.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the side air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving at any speed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 09/21/15*lj

Accident on the freeway the car sped out of control hit the center divider.front and side air bags went off! the steering wheel airbags scarred the inside od my wrist.

I called honda plaza bklyn ny in july in reference to the recall letter i received. They said they would get back to me.i called 2 more times & was told someone would call me. No one ever called.they say i'm on the list but will not tell me what # on the list i am. According to the letter i received the airbag recall should betaken care of within 60 days. It is now over the 60 days. I was going to go to bay ridge honda but they can't promise me how long it will take & don't offer loaner cars. They have a shuttle bus but it will only get me home. I still need a car to go to work. I leave my home at 3.30p. To work nights so the shuttle they offered will not help me. I bought 2 cars from plaza honda andany time i have to deal with the service dept. At plaza it's always a problem but now it's a really big problem because it has to do with my safety.i need someone's help to see why plaza honda is - a. Not getting back to me when i'm told someone will call me.-b what number am i on there list. -c why this is taking over the 60 day period.any help you can give with this will be greatly appreciated.

Takata recall. Called dealer after getting notice on 7/11/16. Called back 7/18/16. Stonewalled. Told to bring letter. Did on 7/19/16. Called 8/1/16. Called 9.23/16. Told "part ordered". Dealer uncooperative. Advantage honda, manhasset, ny

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v315000 (air bags) and 14v353000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

In early april, 2015 i received notice of air bag recall. On april 8, 2015 i contacted lancaster hondare having the part replaced. I was told within 2 weeks they would call me back. They didn't. About may, 2015 i called them back, they apologized and said the part hadn't come in, but should be in by the end of the month. On july 3,2015 i called american honda. They also apologized, but stated they had been unable to obtain the part, but that it should be available by the end of july.it is now august 3rd, 2015 and i have not heard anything from anyone.in my area we've been having unusual humid and hot weather which is supposed to be the most dangerous for this particular defect. When is this going to be resolved?

2004 honda pilot.consumer writes in regards to second recall notice to replace propellant wafers inflator in passenger airbag issues. The consumer stated the passenger air bag should have been replaced at the same as the driver air bag.

Airbag (srs)light is on. Dealer indicates vehicle needs complete srs unit total cost of $743.23plus tax. Dealer did not indicate that part was under warranty or covered by any recall.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v573000 (electrical system) and 14v700000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2004 honda pilot air bag is on and i brought the pilot to honda of tyson cornerthey diagnose and determined and recomend to replace both impact sensors $751 #2 replace srs control unit $918.00 and the dealer told internal failure of srs unit unit replace ment required and may need both side impact sensors. I declined repair i can not afford this big amount because might part of the safety warranty, please help.

Dealer completed campaigns 14-045 and 14-046 front air bags on november 11, 2014 for our 2004 honda pilot which is located in florida.subsequently received a second airbag recall notice nhtsa 14v-700 dated january 2015, front passenger air bag. Called dealer for appointment, service manager reports completion of the earlier 14-045, 46 is sufficient, not necessary to complete 14v-700. Called honda america, same response.honda america would not provide written documentation, recall is still shown as open this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

After noticing the seatbelt/airbag warning light was on, i arranged to have it checked by the dealer, ken dixon honda of waldorf, md.i also requested an oil change.when i droped the car off, the gentleman asked if i was there for an oil change.i said yes but i was really there to have the seatbelt/airbag system checked and the light reset.he asked if i wanted my car washed; it was free.half way home, (i live one hour away) i realized the warning light was still on.the next day, friday, we drove to georgia.on our way home, we rolled three times in our honda pilot.none of the airbags opened.although we walked away, we suffered head and neck injuries, none of which were life threatening.i would like to know if they should have deployed.could you please let me know where to go and how i should respond.thank you.

Takata recalli got a recall notice from honda telling me to have the passenger air bag replaced as soon as possible and not to have a passenger in the front seat until i do.however, my local honda dealer says that michigcan cars are not at risk and honda told them they would not be receiving any replacement airbags until 2018.whast do you recommend.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a roll over crash. The air bags deployed. The contact's wife sustained a broken back due to the deployment and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

The air bags failed to work when the car impacted a vehicle head-on. The air bag failed a 2nd time when the vehicle wasimpacted in the rear bumper. The speed of the vehicle in the rear was going aproximately 50mph. The children in the rea seating had very soar necks for a week.i bought the car with the understanding the vehicle was a safe vehicle. I had four children in the vehicle. When i talked to the honda mechanic, he explained to me that because i was in the middle of two cars the air bag computer system was confused on where to send the air... I think that is wrong! there should be a signal that when confused on where to go, set all of the airbags off. By not sending any off, it indangered my family...please reconsider the five star rating you give a false impression.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle crashed into some guardrails and rear ended another vehicle. All the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to b and l recovery & towing (located at 100 minue st, carteret, nj 07008; (732) 541-0100) where it remains for inspection. The contact sustained head, shoulder, lower back, and neck injuries that required medical attention. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

I brought my 2004 honda pilot to a authorized honda dealership for the airbag recall and with 2 hours the airbag light came on. I told the vehicle back to the dealership and they told me my airbag unit had failed and needed to replaced for $800. The vehicle had no airbag issue until the takada cannister was replaced, which i understand the new unit is not compatable with the 2004 airbag control unit. Both the dealer and american honda have denied any responsibility for the replacement of the unit and i have been driving my honda pilot for the last 2 months with my family with no operational airbag system! extremely unprofessional and unsafe!

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Air bag system kept disabling by itself, and there was no way to reset it unless taken to the dealer.consumer took vehicleto the dealer 3 times, and each time it took days before consumerhad vehicle returned.

Takata recall:although the takata airbag components have been replaced, my srs light continues to light up on my dashboard.honda refuses to rear and replace at no cost the faulty opds sensor in the passenger seat which is connected to the airbag system.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that after starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the srs air bag control unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000. The vin was unavailable.

Vehicle srs airbag light came on while driving in extreme cold weather, rear wipers also stop functioning at the same time.

Nhtsa recall #14v-353 issued on 19-june-2014, within 30 days of that date my vehicle was taken to my local honda dealer who routinely performs my scheduled maintenance, i was advised at that time that the part was on order.i've been waiting for over one year and no change in availability has occurred. On 15-july-2015 i received a letter from honda automobile division in california that if american honda or my dealer has failed to remedy the defect in my vehicle "withina reasonable period of time (60 days after the date i first contacted the dealer for a repair appointment), i should then submit to the national highway traffic safety administration. Considering honda has continued to manufacture this vehicle and since there does not seem to be a shortage of airbags for "new" vehicles, i find it concerning that i and many other loyal consumers should be needlessly placed in jeopardy.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall srs light remains ontwo days and 50 miles after driver side airbag recall repair was made, srs light came on and stayed on.screw found in driver's side floor board.returned to dealership to be told, the sensor is bad and not under the recall or warranty.$800 to repair and necessary to pass inspection.in reading other takata recall complaints, noticed this to be a common problem after the recall repair was made.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The vehicle has two open recalls, nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags). The contact received a recall notice on feburary 18, 2015, but the part for the repair was still not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 131,000.

While driving the front passenger airbag deactivates on its own as if a small child is sitting in the front seat, but the passenger seat is completely empty.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recallairbagissue, airbag will not inflate upon impact according to service center

I called the 800 number listed on the letter to honda owners to enquire as to whether my honda pilotwas subject to recall for the driver's side airbag. The operator, "[xxx]" (decline to provide last name), stated that it was not.when asked why it was not as it was in the affected year range, 2003-2007, she stated that the recall was vin specific. When asked how honda could know that as they don't know the vehicle content by vin (per [xxx] at the same number the day before), she could not answer.i asked her if honda could assign a case manager to determine whether or not my vehicle contained a takata driver's airbag and she stated that i would have to contact a dealer on my own.when asked if she would confirm this with her supervisor, she did so and replied that what she had said was official honda policy. When asked her supervisor's name she declined starting that she could not reveal this information.when informed that a contemporaneous record of this call had been transcribed and would be provided to counsel in the event of an incident involving my vehicle's airbags she was noncommittal.i would hope that this sort of reaction in the course of a voluntary manufacturer's recall will be noted by nhtsa in its review of this matter.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard had disintegrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags), but the dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 180,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Passenger side airbag deployed while vehicle in operation. My husband was driving on the freeway, 65 mph, no impact, nothing hit our car, no reason. I was sitting in passenger seat. The airbag blew, some burning and bruising to my arm, ear is ringing. No reason for the airbag to deploy! very dangerous. Called honda, car [xxx]. We've had our front airbags recalled. Do the sides have problems too? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

On evening of 3-25-07, airbag light came on. 3-27-07, went to dealer -computer out. Part ordered-to be in 3/29. Come pick up car.did so - drove in fear.3/29- part not in until 4/3. Told no rental car as car is drivable (under warranty).called national/zone - agreed with this.told car is drivable.would not tell me car is safe but that is honda's policy.that if the car is drivable - they do not give a rental.so- to me - honda is saying my life and that of my family is not their problem and it's up to me to get a rental.the car is drivable but not safe and possibly dangerous.i am the medical provider for a large brain injury rehab facility.i don't want to have more clients due to honda's policy!!! if the car is unsafe or dangerous - it is not drivable!!!!a rental car should be supplied.i would like to see honda held accountable for their policy and feel that it goes against nhtsa beliefs.airbags are their for a reason but honda doesn't feel they are necessary.

Got a notice in the mail regarding the recall for the takata airbag inflators

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was still not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

We were on another summer trip and the airbag warning light came on. This is the big red light to the far left of the panel. Calling honda in franklin tn they had no idea what could happen while continuing to drive the vehicle. Calling another dealership they assured me that it was most likely a sensor and the airbags would simply not deploy. Honda as recalls now for bad airbags. 1- our 2004 does not fall into the recall period2 - honda should pay for any issue related to bad airbag technology regardless of how old the car is, just like they do with seat belts. If we would have been in a wreck during the time that light was on, the airbag would not have deployed. 3- any part of the airbag/sensor/ seatbelt system should not be merely covered under a limited warranty. It should be covered for the life of the car. This is a safety issue. If they cannot stand behind the safety of the car they need to get out of the business.

2004 honda pilot. Consumer writes in regards to recent recall warnings related to its airbags. *tgw

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the occupant position detection system control unit was replaced.the contact stated that the component was previously replaced in 2005. The vehicle was not yet repaired as the occupant position control system sensor was on back order. The failure mileage was 56,893 and the current mileage was 178,265.

My airbag light is on. I had airbags recall done and the mechanics state the light is not related nor do they have record of the recall repair being made.because it is a red light, the sensor will need to be replaced @ $800 or it will not pass inspection. Just wanted to let people know in the eventthis happens to more people too. Just strange the service to airbags coresponds with this light.we also found a screw in driver side floorboard after the recall repair.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v353000 (air bags). The contact received the initial recall notification in october of 2014, but the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact stated that another recall notification was received in december of 2014, but the parts were still unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owned a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the median. The air bags deployed. The deployment ejected objects that caused the contact to sustain a bruised eyebrow and a black eye, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000....updated 06/09/15

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

On my 2004 honda pilot, the srs (airbag) warning indicator light on the dashboard mysteriously remains on even though there have been no other changes to the vehicle.the honda dealer wants $80 just to look at it!this is outrageous; it's clearly a failed component that should be covered under the safety portion of the vehicle's warrantee for the lifetime of the vehicle. There are many other honda owners who have experienced this warning light and they report it is nearly always a failed passenger seat sensor that honda is replacing under a tsb; however my local dealer claims to know nothing of the tsb and want me to pay for this.

2004 honda pilot. Consumer writes in regards to defective takata airbag. *ldthe consumer stated the air bag was replaced, but the dealer advised the airbag failure may recur.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Late in 2015 i received a mailing from wilde honda, waukesha, wian "urgent/recall notice" concerning my 2004 honda pilot regarding a potentially defective airbag inflator. I contacted the dealer listedand scheduled an appointment. I dropped my car off on 12/28/15 to have this repair performed. . the reason for the appointment was this airbag service. . . I on the receipt provided it shows that they had performed the air bag inflator service. In early february of 2016 i received another mailing informing me to have this airbag service performed. I called the dealership. The original service advisor said that the repair on the air bag recall had not been performed at the earlier service appointment. He did not know why, and admitted it was a mistake. I eventually talked to the service manager. He offered to repair the car if it was brought back.my concerns in this case , it might be a common one with this deanship. They never contacted me regarding this issue. I contacted them in feb 16 to follow up on anotherrecall notice. Two months after the supposed airbag repair.they have my cell number and mailing address and cannot provide any proof they ever tried to contact me.i have a phone logand show no incoming calls from them it seems that they were only concerned with this specific issue when honda would not reimburse them for this warranty repair because they used the incorrect part to make the repair!the dealers actions have placed the safety of my family risk.their only offer to fix this air bag service mistake is to bring the car back for service.if this was not a recall item that was involved, i doubt i would have heard back from them. I would be driving an potentially unsafe car, thinking the issue had been addressed.this dealership misrepresents the truth, is sloppy in record keeping, and uses incorrect parts for a recall service.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v700000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

It do not work at all.

Takata recallmy driver's airbag light is on constantly.is there a recall to get this fixed?

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that there had been sudden acceleration with the vehicle on numerous occasions before the crash occurred. While driving out of a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the side of the house which moved it six inches. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was injured while shifting into neutral gear and park at the same time in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating. The brake were depressed while the rpms increased excessively and the vehicle would not turn off. A police report was available if needed. The vehicle was towed by the sheriff to perform a forensic examination on it. The insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The honda manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer (first texas honda, 3400 steck ave, austin, tx 78757) was contacted and informed the contact that the air bags would not deploy unless the vehicle was traveling at a certain speed. It was unknown if the vehicle was towed. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 190,000.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v353000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I own a 2004 honda pilot. I received the recall notice in feb 2015 of the issue with the passenger side air bag.i called my local dealer, brown's arlington honda, for repair.the dealer said the parts are back ordered, and would take 3-4 weeks to arrive, and said they would order the parts. I called today, 1 april 2015, 6 weeks later, and the parts have not arrived.the dealer says it will be another 3-4 weeks. It appears both honda and brown's arlington honda are purposefully dragging their feet on this recall repair.

Takata recallafter getting the recall in 2015 i had the airbags checked and replacedon 10/15/2015 at honda of valley stream service station. Despite this i have been getting letters incorrectly stating that i didn't get it repaired yet. I have uploaded the documentation showing the airbag repair done on 10/15/2015. Please correct the record so i stop getting the mailings regarding this. I also want to correct the record so there is no problem if i want to sell the car.

My 2004 honda pilot is having a srs problem for the second time.it is the part # 81334-s9v-a03 which is for the sensor under the passenger seat.the dealership stated that the airbags may not deploy with the sensor out.this is the second time this has happened for this same vehicle in 3 years.the first was in january 2008 so it has gone only 24k miles in that time.when checking the first time there was a recall on some sensors for the 2004 honda pilot for this sensor but none for my vehicles vin.

I own a 2004 honda pilot. The seatbelt sensor switch came on at around 63k miles. Took to honda, they said passenger seat airbags sensor is defective and they have to take seat apart to repair. Proposed cost is around $500. Have not repaired yet due to cost. Inquired with other owners in my town that own same care, make and model year 2004 and 2005. 6 other women in my town have had exact same problem with their pilot. I feel it should be a warranted part due to it being a life safety issue of a defective sensor on the pilot. Complained to local dealership, herb chambers honda, westborough, ma. They said they have had some repairs like that but not alot and it is not a recall problem. I would like it investigated to see how many honda pilots have had this problem and if it should be a honda cost for such a defect.honda doesn't not even tell you to not let anyone sit in the passenger seat inspite of the sensor being on indicating a defect.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front impact collision at35 mph whenit struck the vehicle infront. The seat belts did not lockupon impact.the consumer stated that the airbag deployed but did not inflate.*tc

Was a head on crashat both parties going 60 mph. The drivers side airbag did not deploy which my wife had multiple bruising from hitting the side window and b pillar. Injuries besides above 2 holes in colon, damaged 6" of small intestine multiple cuts and bruising and also pulled tendons from left foot.

Drivers heated seat caught the seat on fire.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while stopped in a parking space, the key was removed from the ignition and the contact noticed that she had not shifted the gear in park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the brake switch would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.updated 12/28/12 the consumer stated the brake light switch was replaced previously. Updated 01/09/13

Key will not not turn in ignition to start car. Tried spare key and all suggestions from google, turning steering wheel, brakes, disconnecting battery. Locksmith charge to repair $300+, per comments on google better to replace or will happen again. Cost to replace $600+. Tried tapping around key hole with screwdriver & hammer while someone turned key, did not work.

Defective shift interlock allowed the ignition key to be removed while vehicle was parked and left in gear. The unoccupied vehicle rolled approximately twenty feet, coming to rest after contacting a parked vehicle (vehicle #2). Owner of vehicle #2 was loading bags into her trunk and was warned by a bystander to get out of the way- which prevented her from being hit by the rolling vehicle. No injuries were reported, and damage to the vehicles was negligible. Police were called and they responded. Information was exchanged between the vehicle operators. It should be noted that this defect was the subject of a recall for other honda vehicles (accord, civic, others) in late 2010.

Had my car serviced for 4 recalls: 12-056 -manufacturercampaignid:12-056 lighting switch harness wear, mfr campaign/safety recall notice:13-011 -manufacturercampaignid:13-011 shift interlock, mfr campaign/safety recall notice:16-047 -manufacturercampaignid:16-047 passenger airbag inflator.i went to pick up my car at the dealership and it was driven to me.i went home and it drove perfectly fine.yesterday, i tried starting it and a couple things happened, as i inserted my key, it got stuck halfway or so.i pulled the key out and reinserted.it worked again.i headed out to work.leaving work, it happened again, the key got stuck, i pulled it out, reinserted it, and repeated that a few times.the key finally went in.later that evening, i was going to the store.the key inserted just fine, but then it wouldn't turn. The next morning, a repeat.this should be a recall.

Key switch failure after interlock was replaced (honda recall) key gets stuck in ignition won't turn or start vehicle. Honda recommends new key which will work 3-4 weeks then tell you you need new ignition switch. Honda admits interlock failure causes additional wear to key switch and key switch failure but only recalled and fixed interlock pin and no parts that were damaged by failure of the interlock pin. This has been ongoing problem with pilots from 2002-2013. Even if key switch is replaced you are advised it will fail again in 4-5 years per honda dealer.

When we turn on the seat warmer in the front passenger seat of our honda pilot 2004, we smell a strong odor of rubber or foam burning.now our seat warmer will not work at all.we've stopped using the seat warmer due to concerns of a fire starting.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While parked, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the key ejected from the ignition while the gear selector was in drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Okay i've only owned this vehicle about 5 or 6 months when i first got it didn't have any trouble after about 2 weeks i noticed when i would back up and made like a growling sound but no trouble with the transmission drove it no trouble except for some electrical trouble for some reason my battery kept going dead at night it had a garage check it out and they said there's a short somewhere and we started pulling bulbs and fuses didn't find anything so i had to unhook the battery each night so i don't have to get a jump in the morning okay on to the next issue is no problems until this past sunday the 7th of october and i had pulled into a country exxon station left it running ran inside the door for 2 seconds back out my car was gone hear it had jumped gear roll backwards and thank god it didn't hit anybody or hit the pump is stop within inches so i got in it put it back in park it was still running and try to put it in drive it when go so i shut it off waited 325 minutes started it up again it went into drive drove only about a thousand feet and then it would move and had to be towed home now i don't have any documents but i can but i can get them for murphy's garage but i can get them for murphy's garage and my

On july 25 ,2013around 8:00am am starting my 2004 honda pilot , to move my car to avoid parking tickets at 8:30am. After 5 minutes ofwarming the engine i decided to drive around to find a parking space to avoid a ticked.around 8:14am i found a parking space and the car is parked.later around 3:00pmi decided to go to my girlfriend house ,i see the my car parked anda free parking space in front of my apartment.to avoid tickets the next day i moved the car. Around 3:02 the car is parked in front of my apartment. Around 9:50 pm am walking home and i see the hood of my car open.the engine was allburned including headlightsthere was no wire everything melt.neighbors where sitting outside as usual ,they told me that it started around 3:30 and that small amount of smoke was coming out of theleft side of the engine .fire department took like 15m !!!!to arrived.car had 105,000 miles. I wasn't using the car that often ,the night before the fire i drovethe car for 15 miles back and forward. My ensures don't cover fire. No more honda thanks!!!

2004 honda pilot suv 9/9/2008 front ac blower resistor replaced $230 (miles 68,197, also had 100 miles bumper to bumper warranty but was told by dealer it was not covered. 1/25/2013 (miles 134,000) front ac air mix motor replaced $501,rear ac/heat does not work was still in 100 mile warranty it has a bad blower resistor i still have not replaced it. To top it off when it rains my driver and now front passenger floor mats are getting wet from the underneath the protective mat (miles 105,000)! your attention to this above matter is most appreciated.

Driver seat heater gets extremely hot to the point that burns are possible. Afraid that a fire may occur so stopped using. There appears to be a widespread occurrence when searching the internet. No recall by honda.

Key could be removed without vehicle being in park.no damage occurred, but car did roll at times.vehicle was repaired by dealer at a cost of $446.03, (10/05/11, 163538 miles).dates and mileage of first occurrence are approximate.

I'm having trouble with my 2004 lx, no keyless remote on this model. The drivers side door lock quit working, the key goes in with difficulty and won't turn, won't unlock the door. Resorted to using the rear door lock to get in and now that lock has developed the same problem. Now have just the passenger side door to unlock from the outside.now the ignition.same problem.what the [xxx] is going on?information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v573000 (electrical system) and took the vehicle to the dealer for service. The dealer advised that they would not repair the vehicle because the shifter interlock did not need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired per the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 113,000.

Drivers side back powered window does not work. It went down automatically and does not go up while driving automatically.almost caused a car crash.

Dear sir/madam,my 2004 honda pilot has 58k miles on it. I scheduled a 60k major maintenance on 3/19/2010. But on 3/18/2010 on my way back home, the check engine light was on, the car got vibration and smoke. I sent my car to the dealer immediately at about 7:00 pm on 3/18/2010. On 3/19/2010, the dealer called me and said the no. 5 spark plug came out and burned out the coil, it's a very unusual situation. I went to the dealer to check the damages: the spark plug only has the metal portion left, the coil burned out and only 1/3 or 1/2 left, the cylinder head got some damage too and some metal chips remained in the cylinder head and cylinder.i did the oil changes and maintenance at dealership regularly and drove the car gently. I don't think this incident is related to my driving style. It has to be quality issue on either the coil or the spark plug. But i am not a mechanics and don't know if this happened to other cars. Although the car is out of warranty (3 years/36k miles), i really think it's a serious quality issue. Honda needs to take care of this issue.i am unlucky, this happened to me, i am lucky, it happened to me not on highway.hope the authority can do some investigation and urge honda to resolve this issue.thanks.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated while the engine was turned off and the gear selector was in the drive position, the ignition key released from the ignition switch unexpectedly when engaged. Suddenly, the vehicle rolled and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure was related to a defect within the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated there was a similar defect on a recall pertaining to the 2002 and 2003 model years under recall 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While the vehicle was parked, the key was inserted but failed to the start the ignition .the failure was persistent. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. The vin was not available.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the key came out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive. The contact was in a rush and turned the vehicle off, but the vehicle was in drive. As a result of the failure, the vehicle rolled back into another vehicle. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition was replaced. The dealer stated there was one cylinder ignition and it was not under warranty. The contact stated this was the second time failure occurred. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

When turning on the driver's side seat warmer it got extremely hot.recently it actually burned the seat foam and began to smoke.i will not use it anymore for fear of a fire.thank you for looking into this issue.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral without warning and the engine stalled. When the key was inserted in the ignition, it was able to be easily removed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (colonial honda of dartmouth, 225 state road, dartmouth, ma, 02747), but could not be diagnosed because no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Honda pilot engine light keeps coming on.since purchase date of 10-12-04 it has been in the honda service dept 3 times.engine light keeps coming on and cylinders are misfiring causing the pilot to lose power while driving.after stopping and turning off the engine for awhile it will start up again and usually the engine light will not come on again.this has happened 3 times since it was in the honda service dept.

The key was difficult to insert into the ignition. Once in, the key was then virtually impossible to remove. Furthermore will not turn as it is stuck in between off and accessory positions. Hours were spent jiggling, bringing a locksmith to make attempts at removing without success. The honda pilot had to be towed to dealership. This happened within 1 day of a serviced recall for the interlock lever which involves the ignition and the steering column shifter.

My 2004 honda pilot has been losing power.while i'm out on the road! three times in one month and then no lights are on on the dash.runs great but it just loses power.while i'm driving! it almost killed me and my children while taking them to school

Apparently i did not place the car in park but was able to take the keys out of the ignition.left the car and when i came back to the car, the car had rolled backward and crashed into bushes which stopped the car.this has happened to me twice.i now make sure i engage the parking brake to make sure the car does not roll.

My car was running just fine i've had no issues the whole entire time i have owned it till now and i cannot put the key in the ignition it takes me like 10 minutes or more to put the key in and if i take the key out when i get to my destination it takes me 10 minutes or more to put the key in again just to drive somewhere else or back home. I'm pretty sure that it should be on a recall but i don't know what it would be. And it doesn't matter which way i put the key in it will not go in and i have three keys and each key does the same thing.

Consumer experienced hard starting and other mechanical problems.*phthe dealer indicated that this was normal and made no repairs to the vehicle.

In 12/2015, the engine and vtm4 light turned on and concurrently, the car was difficult to drive as the engine revved and transmission shifted.upon inspection by honda, they found that the electrical wires in front and back were chewed on by rodents.they stated that the soy coated wires were a known issue and it should be covered by my insurance.state farm stated that it was not covered.i had to pay the total bill of $1,543.33.

Keys can be take out of the ignition key cylinder at any time, engine on or off, in park or reverse or drive. Seems like a worn out ignition cylinder.

Noticed an extreme hot spot on drivers side lower seat cushion when heated seats are on hi or lo.spot is so hot that you cannot let it touch your pants without burning you. I have read many accounts of this same issue with other honda owners that ultimately resulted in a fire.now drivers side lower seat cushion heating element no longer works.drivers side back and passenger side heating elements still work.

When the driver side heated seat is turned on the seat gets so hot that it literally burns the skin on anyone sitting in the seat.it happens on both low or high setting. The seat then begins to emit smoke.

Pilot rolled away while it was parked, i had key in my hand, it hit a concrete flower pot. Damaging my right fender bumper mirror.policeman got inside pilot took key in and out of ignition several times,while it was in gear.i drove the car to honda dealership told them what happened.they admitted it should not do that, but did nothing to help.after hearing of recall in jan. I contacted honda about the incident telling them they should fix my pilot since it was there fault this accident happened.they had me send them information about what happened. The police report ect.they had me take the pilot to dealership and leave it 5 hours.when honda called me back a week later they refused to take responsibility for accident because the key does not come out of ignition when dealership had it,it does not do this all of the time , but it did happen in july 2012 long before i knew about recall and i have police report and witness to prove it did.my insurance has gone up because of accident plus i have to pay deductible, when this was not my fault.honda has recall on honda so how could they not be responsible?could you please help me with this?

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while parked and starting the vehicle, the key fell out of the ignition switch and the vehicle powered off. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the interlock lever and the ignition cylinders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,685. Updated 04/06/16*lj

Steering wheel locked, key would not turn nor come out, gear could not be changed. Vehicle would not start. Pilot's ignition would not work at all.

Ignition key gets stuck in the ignition and does not turn. Several people have complained about this problem, but honda is charging for the known defect in the tumbler system used with their special key system.people are told that this is normal wear, but this does not make sense that all cars expire at the same time and the fix involves replacing the entire ignition including the keys, leaving the owner with one set of keys for the doors and a new set for the ignition.my question, if the keys are worn, how do they still work for the doors. Once the switch is broker, the car will not start and the key feels like it is the wrong key

Ignition lock-cylinder/assembly was defective and a recall was issued which the dealer did not honor.ignition key could not be extracted.the vehicle was park in driveway and turned off to open gate.the key could not turn nor be extracted.

Overheating of drivers side seat heating elements, followed by failure of units.

I have a 2004 honda pilot and i am having the same problem that a lot of the honda cars are getting recalled for but my vehicle is not listed.you can remove the key while the gear selector is not in park.my wife rolled forward and hit a safety pole.she is always afraid of doing it again with our kids in the car. I called honda about the repair and they said it was not a recall.i don't understand how some honda cars can get recalled but mine will not.i called honda and asked about the cost of the repair and they told me it was going to be expensive.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. The gears also failed to shift into park multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and repairs. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,171.updated 2/4/16the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $ 441.67. Updated 03/31/16.

When i stop, and turn off the motor, the key will not come out of the ignition.when it finally does, it sometimes (most of the time) wont go back in.when it does, it will not turn, thus, you cannot start the car. Sometimes it will turn on, and start the car, but most of the time, you have to sit in one spot, and wait til it gets ready. Im afraid that im going to get stranded every time i am able to leave the house. Especially with the upcoming cold weather.

Ignition switch would not turn with key inserted and now the door locks have the same problem.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the key was able to be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being placed in the park position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

I purchased a 2004 honda pilot on october 23, 2003 and have since had the battery replaced twice along with four towing occurrences and on-going safety concern for my family especially my two toddlers each time i turn the ignition on. I have not been unsuccessful with a resolve from the manufacturer. After my fourth attempt of mail the manufacturer and dealer only offer to reimburse my $400 towing expenses. The dealer i purchased the vehicle from to date cannot give me an accurate diagnosis. Academy honda claims my issues could range from re-programming keys, ignition, fuel pumps etc.i have lost days from work, pre-paid child care and tuition expenses and suffers horrifying emotional stress from these incidences. To dated not one representative from the honda dealer has called to see how vehicle is running.it is apparent that this vehicle has an on-going safety issues that requires immediate detailed scrutiny. I would like to have this matter investigated. This is my only mode of transportation for work, errands and family affairs. I fear the death of my 3 and 4 yrs old toddlers, in addition to myself and my spouse.at this point any given morning, afternoon or evening i can be stranded at any venue.any expedited attention you can place on this matter will be greatly appreciated.thank you in advance for your consideration.

Alarm system (horn honking) goes off when starting the honda pilot (2004) ex after i click the lock button.this happens 25% of the time after i click the lock button to lock my doors while sitting in my drivers seat of the pilot and then start the car.it is the alarm system that comes with the pilot.the dealer says that he can not reproduce the problem.therefore he can not fix the problem.the problem still exists.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that he could remove the key from the ignition without the vehicle being in park.updated 05/04/11updated 05/12/11 updated 2/8/12

Key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission isn't in park. The issue has caused the vehicles to roll away, but no one has yet been injured. The dealer is requesting $750 to fix the issue; however, i see honda has already recalled over 1 million 2003-2005 accord, civic, and elements, but for some reason, they did not include the pilots. This seems like too much of a coincidence and i see many other pilot owners complaining about the same issue. I would like honda to cover the same year pilots.

Key will not turn the ignition.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and she returned to the vehicle the vehicle had drifted away from the parking space she was in.the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into two other vehicles.the contact stated that the gear shifted into reverse on its own. The contact referenced nhtsa recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000 electrical system, ignition but honda informed him that the 2004 pilot was not included in the recall even though it was experiencing the exact same failure. The current and failure mileages were 110,500.updated 12/09/10updated 12/17/10

- the driver thought she put the a 2004 honda pilot in park, in a driveway which sits on a hill.the driver removed the key from the ignition.the contact later found that the vehicle had rolled down the hill and hit an object.the contact discovered that the vehicle was in neutral.the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. The vehiclewas diagnosed as having a bad ignition switch.the contact stated the key should not have been able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was in neutral. Updated 2/22/2007 - the manufacturer refused to fix the vehicle free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty.

Stopped vehicle, turned off vehicle and removed key.later got into car and started it up found it. Attempted again not in park and it was able to replicate it.took vehicle to dealer, they were able to replicate it, wanted almost $850.00 to repair and was told it was not considered a safety issue so there was no recall.they recommend the mechanical portion of the ignition switch be repaired.unable to afford the repair so still occurring.current mileage is 118,000+ miles.

While driving, the car went in to four-wheel drive and malfunction indicator light went on, and stayed on even after the car was restarted.i took it in to the dealer, who replaced the knock sensor harness wiring due to rodent damage.

Smoke from the dash was noted. It came from the junction of the instrument panel and the upper part of the steering column. The smell of burnt plastic remained in the car for ~4 hours. The car was taken to a honda dealer (fairfeild honda - williamsport, pa). It has been there for 4 1/2 weeks and they haven't been able to find the cause?

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.the contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated and when the vehicle was in first gear and attempting to place the vehicle in second gear, the gear would seize in first gear and was unable to shift into second. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired for nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train) however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the automatic system, the automatic transmission, system, and the clutch failed. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer wasmade aware of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Wentto dealer for a recall service and maintenance, also ask dealer to check for an issue about car makes a clunking sound some where in front engine when turn right. They found the front/right engine mount was broken, need to be replaced both of them and cost $820. I found a lot of pilot owners has same issue. I think honda should issue a recall for this.

The transmission shakes and stutters as if it is stalling at speeds of 35 to 50 miles an hour. It will not go in reverse or forward. Engine starts but it will not go.

Transmission fail-description of problem: heat build up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.contacted honda and was told that there were no recalls for this vin and because the service work was not completed by honda they claim no responsibility for their design flaw.a very expensive engineering/design problem that was flawed from the beginning and then burdened/blamed by honda on the consumer.

Car accelerating on its own

Engine motor mount failed at 16 years and 70000 miles

Having manufacturer's recommended maintenance done was given notice that both front motor mounts are cracked and need to be replaced.this seems to me to be unusual and while no incident has occurred it does not seem to be a safe development and could cause some significant problem if not replaced or is not discovered and the vehicle were involved in a crash.

Went to dealer and they said vehicle has bad engine mounts, and need to be replaced. Note that we also have a 2003 acura mdx, and the dealer also told us that some engine mounts needs replacement. We checked some blogs for acura mdx and honda pilot owners, and found a lot of owners with same issues. Some are being replaced every two years. We owned a v6 toyota for 15 years, never had this issue. We hope nhtsa will check this, because it is a known issue to owners and acura/honda will never admit. I'm sure if nhtsa will get repair records for this "engine mount" issues, it will be a lot. From what i read, this affects drive shafts due to excessive movement of the engine.

Took vehicle in for 90,000 mile service at local honda dealer and received call stating that the motor mounts needed to be replaced as they were broken/cracked.motor mounts (front/side) were repaired as it clearly required repair for safe operation.cost to repair $475.00, no labor was charged for the side mount as it was already accessible for the timing belt replacement.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the center median. The vehicle was turned off.the contact stated that black smoke was emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an odor of burning oil present. The vehicle was re-started but lacked forward momentum. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The contact also mentioned that the engine was replaced by an independent mechanic previously. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,300.

Hello. After smelling gasoline type fumes off for some time (no one else in the family could smell it) and after consulting the honda pilot forums, i decided to replace the factory ngk pzfr5f-11 spark plugs at 99,430, rather than the honda recommended 105,000 miles.i was surprised to discover that the middle rear plug was only finger tight and as a result combustion gases were escaping between the plug and the head.according to what i read, loose plugs are an issue with this engine and can eventually damage the cylinder head and coil packs, leading to costly repairs.a second plug (passenger rear) was excessively tight when i removed it but the replacement plug appeared to thread back in fine.)i believe this issue deserves further investigation.thank you.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving at various speeds, the rpms revved and the gauge reading fluctuated without warning. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle violently jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The failure recurred on three separate occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Steering wheel locked, key would not turn nor come out, gear could not be changed. Vehicle would not start. Pilot's ignition would not work at all.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled and failed to restart without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the timing belt had dislodged and caused internal damage to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Transmission failure. Will not change gears or accelerate.

I've had vibration/noise issues around 40 mph while in top gear, i've noted accelerating forces a downshift, or i can manually shift to d3. Either action gets rid of the problem.

While vehicle is at idle,vehicle mis-fires and shakes entire vehicle. Placed on o.b.d. Scanner and no errors or codes found. Brought to dealer and dealer also cannot find problems. Changed spark plugs twice,no leaks,no cross contamination nothing...but poor gas mileage and bad shaking at idle...

Honda service advisor reviewed the completed shift interlock recall service with me and said the front and side engine mounts were broken.he informed me that this is a safety issue and they needed repair.cost to repair is $435 for front mounts and $220 for side mounts.there are a number of engine mount failures reported on this website.this is a safety issue as well as a design/engineering defect/flaw and should be repaired on a recall at honda's expense.

Noticed slight vibration of the engine while sitting in driver's seat at idle.i thought it was an ignition problem.no engine problems were diagnosed at a repair facility. At a later date while my vehicle was at an authorized honda dealer being serviced for an unrelated nhtsasafety recall notice 12v-573,i was informed that the front, side, and rear engine mounts were broken.i had them replaced at my own expense.i later read on the internet that there are an alarming number of pilot owners with similar mileage reporting broken engine mounts.this appears to be a serious manufacturer safety defect.a recall should be issued and owners who have already replaced the engine mounts should be reimbursed.

Vibration in steering wheel, clunking sound from engine compartment, i took the car to the dealer who found the front engine mount was broke.

Told by honda technician that two of the four motor mounts are damaged and need replacement.

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?

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"

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.

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.

Front and side motor mounts on 2004 honda pilot need replacement after only 89k miles of city driving.

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.

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.

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 likea common issue, i would think that a recall is in order.i have never had to replace motor mountson 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 $547.00.

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.

Honda pilot 2004; motor mounts failure noted in 8/09.

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 pilots 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 pilots and 2005 years as well.

Motor mounts broken at 60,000 miles.

Broken engine mounts front & passenger side.

Engine motor mount needed replaced to pass pennsylvania inspection.

Defective motor mount 2004 honda pilot - severe steering wheel vibration.

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?

Broken front engine mount detected on my 2004 honda pilot with 45000 miles. Noticed a vibration when starting out from a complete stop. First noticed problem about a year ago but dealer said they could not duplicate problem. Had vehicle serviced recently and was informed of problem. Have since learned that many other owners have had similar problems with their pilots. Also had front lower control arm bushings replaced at 40000 at dealers advice. Vehicle is used strictly on paved roads and thought it was odd that they would go out so early.

Honda dealer tells me during my regular service visit that my front engine mount is broken and needs to be replaced. My 2004 honda pilot is hard to drive. 113,000 miles. 526.00. Side mounts will need replacing soon.

2004 pilot has same starting problems as 2003.in cool/cold temperatureengine will frequently not turn over on the first try.engine will crank but will not start.2nd or 3rd attempt usually works. Even when the engine has been driven and is completely warmed, the problem still occurs.honda suggests turning the key until just before the engine starts (dash test lights come on) and wait a few seconds, then try.this helps sometimes, but is a poor (and frequently ineffective) way to start the vehicle.this is a widespread problem among pilot owners that honda refuses to acknowledge or correct.

Took 2004 honda pilot in for scheduled 75,000 maintenance.two motor mount failures.replaced failed parts.checked online and found many references to identical problem.

Defective motor mounts in honda pilot.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.while the contact's wife pulled into a parking space at 5 mph, with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward and the engine revved.the contact drove over a curb and crashed into a wall.the air bags deployed and two occupants were injured.a police report was filed.the contact has yet to take the vehicle to the dealer or a mechanic.the current and failure mileages were 22,000.the brakes would not stop the vehicle.the vehicle had a defective air control valve and throttle. The consumer stated he experienced the problem 1 year prior to the accident. The vehicle was totaled.updated 09/18/07.

The engine motor mounts are cracked. This causes the engine to move freely and the steering gets harder. Eventually this will fail and lead to a lot more damage/safety concerns.

While driving/parking consumer smelled chemical fumes inside the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Static and failure of radio to play.it happens intermittently so the dealer has yet to "hear" the problem.i believe there is an electrical problem.

Consumer would like reimbursement for two tires replaced on a 2004 honda pilot. The consumer mechanic noticed uneven tread wear on the rear tires.the vehicle was taken to the tire dealer for inspection.the technician informed the consumer that she definitely needed new tires but that there was nothing they could do other than sell her new tires.the tire were only two years old. The consumer purchase new tires elsewhere for a better price.the consumer mechanic stated that low tire pressure could cause wear.the mechanic checked the other two tires pressure and discovered that the tires were underinflated at 32 psi.the pressure in the doorjamb of the vehicle also indicated 32 psi.the mechanic looked on the tire and saw that the max psi was 44 and informed the consumer that she should maintain 40 psi, no less.

The modules housing the rear lights, including the brake lights, on my 2004 pilot are defective; red, plastic reflectors inside both modules of my vehicle have detached. The modules are one piece in design and cannot be opened or repaired. Honda knew certain 2004 pilots had defective light modules because it issued an advisory to dealers to replace them. However, honda refuses to replace the modules on my car, saying the car is too old. There is no expiration date for safety.

The headlight plastic cover has become very cloudy and prevents the headlights from properly illuminating the road at night. This causes improperly lighting when driving at night. This is a problem on all cars with this type of cover over the headlights. The problem is acknowledged by all manufactures as they offer cleaning of the lenses for a cost. This problem should be corrected by the manufacturer at no cost to the owner as this is a safety problem.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the low beam headlights did not work without warning. The vehicle was taken to schomp honda (303-798-1500, located at 1003 plum valley ln, highlands ranch, co 80129) where it was stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.

Low beam headlights failed due to some wiring issue. I note that a recall was recently announced on the 2003 honda pilot and 2002-2004 honda crv.my 2004 honda pilot had the exact same issue as described in the recall notice, but is not included in the recall.please review this issue and see if the recall should be expanded to cover the 2004 honda pilot as well as this is an obvious safety issue.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the low beam headlights on the driver side failed to illuminate intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

The headlamps began taking in moisture and then shorting out every time it rains.when you search on the internet, it is an overwhelming problem in primarily 2004-2006 honda pilots.i took it in for the wiring recall but the dealer said there was nothing he could do.they just shorted out again while i was driving at night.very dangerous.this has happened at least 6 times.although the wiring was recalled, only the headlights collect moisture and rust.i have tried to contact honda at 1-800-999-1099 and they have continually said they would get back to me but never have. Er.you in advance for your help in this mat.

The 2003 pilot headlights are very weak and do not sufficiently illuminate the road ahead. This creates a very serious driving hazard on the freeway especially at speeds as high as 70 mph. The pilot's headlights fail to illuminate the curves in the freeway, and consequently, pilots can veer off the highway and get into crashes. Apparently, the honda company is aware of this problem but has chosen not to take any action. We appeal to nhtsa to urge honda to recall and replace the defective headlights.

Head lights burn out every 2-3mo.s darrel waltrip tells me there is nothing they can do and that they know of no recalls on the very expensive halogen lights. I have spent approx. 200.00 dollars on headlight replacement. I think this would warrant a free check and repair of the problem.

Low beam headlights do not sufficiently illuminate road.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated while adding gasoline to the fuel tank it would spill out preventing the contact from adding fuel to its capacity. While inside the vehicle the contact also smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where they stated that the gasoline valve caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred immediately. The manufacturer was later contacted and advised the contact to have the dealership diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The current mileage was approximately 120,000.updated 2/25/13 the rv valve was replaced. However, the problem continued. The consumer stated the problem had been going on for over a year. Honda could not give her a definitive answer as tow hat the problem was. The consumer was unable to completely fill the gas tank.updated 03/07/13

Vtm-4 light and check engine light illuminating. Was told that gas cap being loose may cause this to happen but i have been ensuring that it is properly seated every time i refil the vehicle.

Gas can be empty and when you attempt to fill up tank it shuts off as if tank is full.spent 400.15 on 10/25/13 for fuel vapor control valve yonder dealer thought this might be causing it.this worked for few weeks then it began again but seemed to let us fill it up if we drove for a few miles before attempting to fill up the gas tank.now it doesn't matter how far we drive the car the gas will not pump into the tank it can take us up to 30 minutes to pump a few gallons of gas.the honda dealer is as much of a loss as to what is causing this to take place.the car has not been involved in any accidents and is causing extreme stress as to how and what it will take to get the gas to pump correctly.

While driving the vehicle at any speed, the consumer heard noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician indicated that noise was coming fromthe fuel tank.in addition, dealer said that they're aware of the problem and it's normal.*la

While driving at 65 mph consumer heard anoise from under the vehicle.consumer continued to drive until another motorist indicated that there was a problem with the fuel tank. Consumer pulled into a gas station and found that a hole was in the plasticfuel tank.manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the problem.

When driving or when applying the brakes, a thump noise would be present in the rear.the consumer was informed that the noise was coming from the fuel tank.*sc

Since the vehicle was new, there was a sloshing sound from the gas tank when the car starts or stops (as if i'm carrying an aquarium). Honda said (7/15/05) it's the tank's alloy composition, and is a normal condition. Since safety is not an issue, honda will not replace the gas tank, and i will just have to live with the annoyance. Honda is sorry; most pilots don't behave like this.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on numerous occasion. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Fuel filler neck on my 2004 pilot had a fuel leak. My check engine light came on and when the vehicle was serviced a leak in the neck of the gas tank filler tube was detected and replaced. The vehicle had about 95,000 miles.

Fuel tank-- the fuel tank will not fill at a normal rate, it continues to shut off as if the tank is full. Very annoying as it takes lots of time to fill the tankplease advise[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm

Gasoline suddenly began leaking from fuel lines under the passenger side rear seat area. The vehicle was parked with the engine offwhen this happened and spilled liquid gasoline and fumes in my under house garage. The gasoline odors got into my basement and first floor living space.

Unable to refuel vehicle. Fuel pump shuts off after 3/4 gallon when filling. Dealer replaced orvr valve, but fix did not work. Yesterday i was able to pump about 2.5 gallons, but gas began spilling out of the tank.

Fuel tank will not accept fuel in a timely matter, acts as though there is a plug in the tank.

Often during refueling of my vehicle the gas pump shuts off after a few moments of refueling. At times, the gasoline backs up in the tube and spews back out onto the vehicle and the ground despite having a near empty fuel tank . It has become necessary to squeeze the pump handle lightly and trickle the gasoline into the fuel tank. I have also found this to occur at different gas stations as well.thank you for your assistance into this matter.

2004 pilot came standard with 19 gallon tank, and would start filling to overflow at nearly 22 gallons. This has happened several times with the tank either taking in excess of 20 gallons or not taking more than 0.75 gallons before stopping automatically. The tank then has to be slowly fed for nearly 25 minutes to get 16 gallons into the tank.

When we step on the gas pedal, it sticks, when you press down a little more, the car lurches quickly, causing a dangerous sudden acceleration.the worst is when we back out of our garage (we have an uphill driveway), but it happens in forward from a stop also...

The shift interlock allowed the key to be removed without the pilot being in park.this caused the pilot to roll backwards in a parking lot.luckily the lot was fairly flat, so it didn't roll far or hit anything (or anybody!).a honda dealer confirmed the issue, and contacted honda about it.honda said they wouldn't fix the issue due to the mileage, and the fact that i purchased the vehicle used (from carmax).

Brand new honda pilot experienced electrical problem in that the interior cab light for no apparent reason will turn itself on and shut its self off after approximately 5 to 10 seconds.automatic door locks not functioning as well as front passenger window gets stuck and will not go down.dealer service says possible ghost in vehicle!! will bring into service on jan 10, 2004. *la

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side automatic exterior door locks failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent locksmith where the driver's side door was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was unavailable.

3 of 4 electronic door locks unresponsiveone by one, almost simultaneously (within a month or two), each door lock became unresponsive to the master/driver's seat controls.also do not work using key fob.doors must be manually locked and unlocked and key does not work in front passenger door to lock or unlock.the only door left where the lock works properly is the driver door.the "broken" locks sound like they are working, but they do not move.dealer wants $200 per door to fix.

The window regulators and power door locks on the honda's i own keep failing and cost more than 300 dollars to repair. This seems to be a systemic problem on the honda's. I have had this happen on all 4 doors of my 2000 honda accord and 2 doors on my 2004 honda pilot. Honda needs to do a recall and fix this issue. People shouldn't have to pay for a systemic issue in the car, which can be a safety issue as well as you can't put the windows down or up once this happens.

All four door lock actuators have failed. None of the vehicle doors lock or unlock when using a remote or using the power lock buttons on each door.the problem is now permanent on all four doors.the problem first started on the front two doors and eventually to the rear two doors.all four door actuators have failed.i am concerned a door will be left unlocked and my personal belongings will be stolen.in addition, there is no way for me to automatically lock all four doors while i am driving, such as if i feel unsafe in a location i am driving and want to immediately lock all the doors while in the drivers seat (for example, sitting at a stop light and someone approaches my car).

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot v6.the vehicle was parked when the contact observed that the interior front driver and passenger chrome door handle exhibited a cracking and separation. There was also a sharp edge on the chrome plate surface.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failures with replacement of the front driver and front passenger side handle. The driver and passenger side occupant sustained minor injury to their finger from the defective door handle.the first occurrence was repaired under the service warranty. However, the second service repair cost was in the amount of $40.the failure mileage was 25,000.the current mileage was 53,000.the vin was unavailable.

Transmission started slipping jerking in and out of gear. Can't change into any other gear but drive.

My transmission is slipping, took it to a honda specialist. While drivinf this is how i noticed something was wrong.

Driving on freeway transmission completely dis-engaged ( as if i shifted into neutral ). While "coasting" i was attempting to safely pull off to the side of the freeway. After approximately five seconds the transmission re-engaged and was performing normally again. I took surface streets for the ten mile trip home and the problem occurred four additional times.

My 2004 honda pilot has been making a grinding/shuddering noise. Doesn't do it all the time, but usually when i'm going 35-40 mph. If i accelerate, the noise will stop. Can't duplicate it always, but sounds like something is seriously wrong in the transmission. Many, many other reports online of the exact same problem.

Vehicle shudders at 45 mph, making a "whoosh' sound and slowing abruptly, if briefly.

I was due for my yearly vehicle inspection. Prior to getting the vehicle inspected the check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to the dealer for the inspection and told them the engine light came on. I was then told that the code that came up was for the transmission and that it needs to be replaced. The vehicle did not pass inspection because of this and i was issued a piece of paper to place in the window that gives me 10 days to have the vehicle repaired. The car is a 2004 honda pilot with 158470 miles.it has shown no signs of transmission problems.

I have noticed when my pilot gets below 50 mph it gets a shuddering to it (not always but most times driving in the city), almost like its driving over a washboard.during a visit to the dealership i talked to another honda pilot owner who was experiencing the same thing but the dealership could not tell her what the issue was.so after more investigating she took it to a non-honda repair person who told her the problem lies with the torque converter and to use a product called shudder fix.my question is if honda is having these complaints why are they not fixing this issue and still selling these vehicles with this problem?i love my honda other than that, but feel this is a defect in the workmanship.

Vehicle shudders when accelerating and shifting gears around 40 mph.

While drivingto the airport for family vacation, my 2004 pilot started making a grinding sound every few minutes. When we returned 2 weeks later while driving around town between 20 and 40 miles per hr. It continued making same grindingsounds. Had my mechanics look at it suggested changing transmission fluid and differential fluid, didso but it kept on making grinding sounds. Recently got a notice for another recall on my pilot, looked online and found there was a recall for the transmission soon after i bought my pilot in 2004. I was never notified about this recall. Pilot still grinding and getting worse. Called dealer this morning and said that my vin # was not recalled for this problem. Why am i not getting a recall notice for a problem that honda knows about?

At a traffic stop everything wa normal, when i accelerated the vehicle i noticed that the d indicator started to flash. Before contacting the dealership i did a search on line and found that many other pilot owners are having the same issue. When i contacted the dealer they wanted to charge me 150.00 for them to hook the vehicle up to their computers.i now found out that the problem is a switch for the fourth gear. My vehicle runs great and shifts very smoothly. My wife and daughter use this vehicle to go back and forth to school. It appears that honda has had over nine years to fix and address this problem, weather you are the first owner or not, and if you purchased it from a honda dealer should not be a consideration.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The transmission failed on my 2004 honda pilot with only 157,000 miles on it.thankfully, it was in a parking garage and did not cause any injuries or blocked roadways other than a busy parking garage.

Ok the vehicle stalls on hills, becoming nearly impossible to proceed, and simultaneously emits a grinding-scraping sound seeming to come from the front-end portion of the undercarriage. So, far it has always managed to continue running/moving forward during and after. It just feels like the automatic transmission is badly, and near the end of slipping/failing. I looked up it's value on a website, and a warning box popped up notifying me that my pilot's year make & model has 6 separate manufacturer's recalls. Upon looking further, i see that-indeed-one recall is for the automatic transmissions! then, when i did another search, specific to my vin #, i saw that my particular pilot does not have any recall on it. Yet, now, the transmission is failing, and i only just purchased my car at the end of january, 2019....i want to at least make my best effort to complete the process of attempting to get a transmission recall on my car-since i now that other 2004 honda pilots have gotten one. I am filing my complaint today based upon that knowledge, despite the high milage accumulated on my specific pilot. There've been about 10 separate occurances of the stalling-grinding transmission "death throes" since i acquired it, all took place at low speeds on urban streets, and half *5 or 6 times) happenedwhile driving up a large hill, the rest on flat city streets. I hope this is sufficient info for this complaint to be processed. Thanks

Complete transmission failure at 60 mph. No warning, no blinking lights, sounds, shuddering etc. I was able to coast off the freeway without collision! i had my car towed to the dealership and was told $5000-$5500 for a transmission replacement. My vin was not included in the transmission recall of 2004. This is dangerous! i am so grateful that my children were not with me and that there was no collision.

I have a 2004 honda pilot with roughly 174,000 miles on it. It has been well cared for and the engine seems to run great. I acquired the car about a month ago and upon driving it i noticed a faint shuddering between gears upon acceleration from 2-50 mph. The weeks went on and it is now very scary to drive it shudders terribly while accelerating and decelerating from 2-50 mph. It feels as if the vehicle is going to just stall or possibly lock up and crash off the road i have an infant son and im afraid to have him in the vehicle. The car was bought outright from a certified honda dealership for over 10,000 $ a few years back,. And like i said the car is barely drivable the steering is very unpredictable and wild it is unresponsive at times when im turning the steering wheel the car continues to go straight. The noise from the front differential area along with the brakes are so loud when going down hill that they can be heard over the radio on level 24-27. I can feel the constant vibration and upset in the front end so bad while driving that i have to mute the radio at times to make sure the vehicle isn't scraping and sparking along due to a transmission lock up cause it just feels like something is terribly wrong. I m too afraid to even go on the freeway unless absolutely necessary because im afraid of being injured or killed by this all too common problem i've been reading about. This fact is very troublesome because i live where the only way to get anywhere is to go on the freeway so i don't know what im going to do. With the amount of complaints on this exact issue im surprised there is no law suit... I am going to try to see what i can do to get one started... If your product has been proven defective like this obviously has then honda really needs to own up its not fair how much money we all lose by purchasing this pos for the high resale prices we pay!!!

My 2004 honda pilot has a shuddering sound when i go above around 35 miles an hour.it is very intermittent but can be loud.my local dealer said they had to get a honda engineer out to look at it and it is verified to be the torque converter.this seems to be a very common issue researching it here and on the internet.i am frustrated that honda has not recalled these knowing that it is such a wide sweeping issue with pilots.

Intense shudder emanating from underneath the car causing the whole car to shake. Typically occurs between 20-30 mph during slight acceleration. Abates somewhat if take foot off of accelerator.from my reading, this appears to be a very common issue involving the torque converter.

Noticed that the d was flashing while on a multi-stop trip to visit family.this first occurred while driving on the interstate and there were no other indications that there was a transmission problem.when i stopped for gas the light stopped flashing and everything seemed to be fine. I continued on to the first stop of my trip.a couple of days later i drove to the 2nd stop of my trip and while driving in and around town on the 2nd day there the d started flashing again.i took the car to a transmission shop and was advised that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced.at that time i did not know that there had been a transmission recall and so i authorized the repair.that repair was a complete transmission rebuild which cost 2638.42.since finding out about the recall and the other transmission problems i feel that i should be reimbursed for this repair.

Transmission shudders intermittently from 20-35 mph.diagnosed as transmission failure and it needed to be replaced.owner responsible for 50% of $4000.00 bill.

Driving around town transmission locked up. Avoided crash. Recall on my vehicle was never performed. Now my transmission needs to be rebuilt and i have to pay for hondas negligence? we purchase this new in 2004 the recall was in the same year. Always dealer maintained. This is unacceptable!!my family could have been seriously hurt in a serious crash!! now my vehicle is at aamco for the repairs. Honda will not cover the repairs because the recall was never done? honda never repaired it !! i my family will never buy another honda product again, sorry buy my family's well being is more important than their profits.

While driving in april of 2009, the drive gear keep blinking.called the honda dealer and they said to turn off engine and it should go away.it did go away, once the engine is off.then in july 2009, it blink again, and it go away once the engine is off.now the drive gear blinking light is on more frequently then before.i called the honda dealer and they said they don't know why the d drive is blinking.

Not sure if this is consider a power train problem, but no option regarding a transmission or torque converter in the box.my 2004 honda pilot shudders very bad when i am going between 35 to 40 mph.i am so embarrassed when someone else is in the vehicle with me and it does it.i have 116,352 miles on my vehicle now and it shudders alot.i have been reading the consumer report and this seems to be very common in the 2004 honda pilot.there should have been a recall regarding this problem.itappears this is not an isolated issue.please help me in resolving this issue.i feel it is a manufactured malfunction and not the owner's fault, but i am a female and it is assumed females do not know anything about their vehicle that they drive everyday to work.other than this problem, i am very pleased with my honda pilot.i do not abuse my vehicle in any way.please respond and help me correct this problem in the best way possible without a lot of cost to the consumer. Thank you.

Heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.

Shutter in the tranny from 25-45 mphit has been described as the torque converter.

Pulled vehicle into a service shop. Turned off vehicle and removed key from ignition to take key off ring for technician. Vehicle was not in park but still in drive even though i was able to remove key. A minute after leaving vehicle car rolled down slight incline and into and across 3 lanes of busy 40mph traffic. Two vehicles slammed on their brakes amazingly missing broadsiding the vehicle. A second change in the timing would have certainly resulted in three car accident and potentially serious injuries.

Last year our honda pilot began occasionally having a shuddering sound, like driving over a metal grate.this would occur when decelerating slightly around 40 mph.over the past year this has begun to occur regularly rather than occasionally and for a longer duration and louder.now the d light has begun flashing.from research i am expecting to find that the transmission is failing due to torque converter problems.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the check engine light was reset several times, but the failure was not corrected. The check engine light remained illuminated and the contact took the vehicle to two different mechanics for diagnosis.both diagnostics located the failure at the transmission torque and the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure and the current mileage was 122,000.

Purchased a 2004 honda pilot used at 136k miles. Within a week of driving the check engine light came on. Engine codes p0700, p0705, p0740 were all present, which are all in relation to the automatic transmission. The transmission shop confirmed that this is a common issue across honda & acura vehicles in the '03-'04 range (see 2003-2004 acura mdx service bulletin 06-003). A design flaw in the torque converter causes it to break down & shed metal fragments, which compromises the rest of the transmission. The only real fix is to rebuild or replace the transmission. Honda americas customer service refused to review my case any further, even under goodwill consideration.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. When the gear was shifted into park, while releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle would attempt to roll backwards. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle rolled backwards or forward regardless if it were uphill or downhill. The failure recurred numerous times and each time the brake pedal was being released. The vehicle was taken to genesis honda (located on 8931 highway 92 woodstock, ga 30189) where a preliminary diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the issue could be the shifter, and that further diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 188,523.

My 2004 pilot ex-res started a faint whining noise around 73k miles.the noise became progressively more pronounced with time/miles.the noise is only audible when pressing on the gas pedal and in third gear.as soon as the gas pedal is depressed the noise disappears.i have 93k miles on the odometer as of may 2013 and the noise is now a high pitched whining noise; it is very annoying and easily audible inside the cabin even with the windows closed.i took it to the honda dealership to diagnose this noise and they told me it is the torque converter and that it will eventually fail with the transmission; they advised me not to do anything at this time since the fluid and transmission pressure lines all checked out good.i was surprised to hear this recommendation from the service adviser.i take immaculate care of my car with on the spot oil/filter/transmission/vtm-4 fluid changes using honda oem parts and quality motor oil.i am concerned one day my pilot will leave me and my family stranded on the road with a huge bill to replace the transmission and torque converter.i have 2 small kids and this is the last thing i need to worry about;my vehicle was not part of the recall to install the oil jet kit.i believe honda should fuss up about this issue and issue a proper fix to all affected owners, otherwise lots of people will look elsewhere for their next vehicle.

Car would not. Move in any gear, let sit over nite started car and made it home with no problem

Yesterday my honda pilot started acting irregular as i was pulling into a controlled intersection turning left.my pilot would not accelerate as normal and left me stranded in middle of intersection as oncoming traffic approached. Traffic did slow down and i shifted into 2nd gear, and that allowed my to move through safely through the intersection. No accident, just a angry young man shaking his hand and screaming through his windshield.i called honda and open a case # this morning. Interestingly, i call honda and opened up a case in 2010, with shuddering and vibration problems at 50-55 mph. I bought new tires (only 34k on bridgestones), changed differential fluid ,vtm-4, egr value, even had drive shaft inspected for vibration, anything that was suggested to me.nothing fixed issue, spoke with several other pilot owner (2003-2004) and they suggested it was normal operation and theirs does that too. Only item left in my mind was torque converter. Ask honda for help. Gave me the 3yrs/36,000 mile speech.now the "d" indication light flashes green. Indicating a transmission problem. Taking to dealer this morning to inspect. Being very careful at stop and go lights.

I took my honda pilot to the honda dealership because the d light was flashing. They found code p1740 indicating a 4th pressure switch failure. I received an estimate for $5,109 + tax to replace the transmission and torque converter. I discovered the recall issued for the transmission on the 2003-2004 honda pilots, but when i called honda, i was told that there was no recall for my vehicle for the transmission. My vehicle is having the same problem that is described in the recall, so i do not understand why honda would deny servicing my vehicle in accordance with the recall.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle shifted into gears independently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 60 mph up an incline, the transmission down shiftinto second gear while the engine warning indicator was illuminated. The failure occurred continuously. The contact was unable to drive beyond 30 mph. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vin was ineligible under the recall defect. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I own a 2004 honda pilot which was purchased new and has been well maintained with 106000 miles and have been experiencing an automatic transmission/torque converter shudder/vibration that occurs between 35-45 mph. The vibration began occurring at about 90,000 miles. At speeds of 35-45 mph the vibration occurs under light acceleration and continues until i either push down harder on the gas pedal or let off it completely. Research on the internet thru nhtsa has found 43 similar complaints. Apparently this problem is due to a defective torque converter or automatic transmission that is similar to the one on the honda-made acura and has been the subject of an acura recall. The defect will ultimately result in a vehicle safety hazard when the transmission fails. My honda pilot is no longer under warranty. The transmission problem is a result of a defective part rather than normal wear and tear and honda should issue a recall or initiate an owner notification and goodwill consideration for transmission replacement toprevent potential harm to passengers when the transmission fails on the road. Average cost to the customer for such a repair is between $3,000-$5,000 according to the complaints filed. This is a dangerous defect that should be publicly addressed by honda and should not be a burden that honda customers should bear.

Premature automatic transmission failure after recall work (04v176000) oil jet kit installation on 2004 pilot. Honda should be responsible for replacing all transmissions on all affected vehicles. How could honda possibly determine that no damage had occurred to the transmission prior to the oil jet kit installation that vehicles with less than 15k received as a "fix". Another example of how the end consumer gets the shaft if their fortunate enough to have survived the results of the faulty part.

While driving at a steady speed of 35-45 mph the car experiences shuddering for about 5 seconds at irregular intervals.it sounds and feels like it is coming from the front of the vehicle, perhaps on the driver side and at first i thought it may be bad wheel bearings.those turned out to be fine. I took it to a repair shop who said it needed the rear differential serviced.that did not stop the shuddering.subsequent research has shown that the honda pilot / acura mdx with the 3.5l v6 in the 2003 - 2008(?) range experience this problem on a large scale, resulting from a faulty torque converter.nhtsa item number 10022468 addresses this problem specific to the 2003-2004 acura mdx but my experience and that of hundreds of honda pilot / acura mdx owners shows that the issue is much broader in scope.

At approximately 146,000 miles light in the 'd' drive gear on the dash board began flashing. Took it in for repairs and was told the transmission was shuddering 35 mph - 40 mph when it was test driven. Looked into the issue and was told the the transmission would need to be replaced (faulty), immediately.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission slipped between second and third gears. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Began to hear "rumble strip" noise. Hasn't obviously affected vehicle performance and mechanic could not find problem, but noise continues between 35 and 50 mph.

Torque converter shudder /vibration between 35 and 40 mph. I have taken my 2004 honda pilot to the service department for over 18 month now trying to get someone to hear or experience what i was with my vehicle. Finally when the vibration was so bad it could be heard and felt. It was finally heard/felt by the service manager at local honda dealer. When i was told what the problem was and that it would cost $2500 to fix, i got a second opinion, when that opinion was confirmend, i went online to see if there was a recall that i had not been notified of. I did not find any recalls but found the numerous complaints on the manufacturer of powe train/automatic transmissions:torque converter. I was livid that there were so many complaint with the same problems that i don't know how the dealership did not know or if they conveniently chose not to acknowledge my problems.. Until i experience this problem i loved my vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission began to slip gears with a roaring noise and then suddenly failed to operate. The transmission warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

There is a growl/grind/shudder between 30-40 mph specifically at 1,500 rpms. The noise appears to be coming from the transmission or very close to the transmission. This issue is very hard to diagnose, however i already replaced the transmission once and the issue came back. Could i have purchased two faulty honda transmissions?

While driving normal and slowly accelerating, at the speed of 35-45 mph a "shuddering vibration" occurs.

My wife was smashed between an opened driver's door and a pole because the the car rolled backward. The safety's problem in this car is:that you can remove the key from the ignition while the car's engine is still running, remove the keys from the ignition when the gear in other than park gear, or engine shuts off and vehicle not in park. My wife was injured yesterday because the car was not in park and the vehicle squeezed her between an open door and a pole outside. That happened because in this car the engine shuts off and she was able to remove the key from ignition while the car in neutral... This is a major safetyissue when the key can be removed while the engine is still running or in any other gearother than the park status.....this is all happened in a parking lot. Stationary and right after she parked the car .

I was parked in the driveway on a completely flat surface.i put the car in reverse to back out of the driveway.i touched the accelerator pedal lightly to get the car moving, the car accelerated wildly.i stomped on the brake, which went to the floor.i had time to look down and see that my foot was on the brake pedal and to stomp on the emergency brake.the car did not slow down at all.the vehicle continued accelerating until it smashed into a tree going approximately 30 mph (estimated).a couple hours before the wreck a previously unseen brake error light came on the dash.the shop it was taken to refused to look into the brakes, accelerator, master cylinder or the transmission.they stated there were no codes triggered, though they could provide no proof that they even had the necessary equipment to read the codes.state farm insurance refuses to investigate because the vehicle was a total loss.this from a stand still on a flat surface.it was horrific.i would like the vehicle inspected to determine if there was a mechanical failure.

The transmission shakes and stutters as if it is stalling at speeds of 35 to 50 miles an hour. It will not go in reverse or forward. Engine starts but it will not go.

At 30-40 mph while slightly accelerating, the engine vibrates or shudders.the symptom stops if i let off the gas or if i increase the acceleration.does not seem to have other problems associated with this.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the gear failed to engage when shifting from park into drive position. The failure caused the vehicle to hesitate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to restart the vehicle several times to stop the failure from recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I was driving wit my family in the car pool lane when without warning my vehicle started braking hard and accelerating, back and forth, luckily there wasn'ttoo much traffic or most likely this situation could have created a serious accident . I got off the freeway and notice the transmission must be stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear. I doubtmy honda pilot is an anomaly, since there're lot of videos online about this vehicles transmission issues.

Seems to shudder ..light acceleration shudders, leaves then comes back again .

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle started to vibrate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot ex.the contact stated that the transmission made a loud noise while the vehicle was in motion.the dealer diagnosed that there was no failure with the vehicle.the contact researched nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the vin was not associated in the recall.the manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

Torque converters get stuck and causes vehicle to "shudder" or vibrate quite badly in the 40-50 mph range.

Transmission began to slip, vehicle lost power during acceleration. Transmission eventually failed altogether.vehicle undrivable. Unsafe situation.no way to accelerate and no warning to pull over.

While driving around 30-50 miles an hour my vehicle has been making a shuddering noise with a vibration and while this is happening the rpms with move up and down with as the shuddering progresses.it seems as though this is a common problem with the year and make of the vehicle.i have taken it to the dealership to verify that i need to have my torch converter replaced and it will cost around $1700.00 to fix it.i'm concerned for the safety of my vehicle as it could cause the whole transmission to go out.

Front engine mounts are bad.

Vehicle shudders when transmission is shifting at slow speed.

I've had vibration/noise issues around 40 mph while in top gear, i've noted accelerating forces a downshift, or i can manually shift to d3. Either action gets rid of the problem.

I now have been the victim for the 2nd time of what is unquestionably a major design flaw in the transmission / torque converter of the shared power train for honda pilots ('03 ,'04) honda odyssey vans ('02 to '04) & acura mdx ('01, '02). I owned a pristine 2001 acura mdx with just over 100k miles on it which experienced the all too common trans./ torque converter failure only a few months after i purchased it from a honda dealer. This happened in spite of the fact that the power train recall (sanctioned by nhtsa) had been completed in 2004. I parted ways with the vehicle, incurring a substantial loss.but the nightmare continues, as unfortunately, my other vehicle is a 2004 honda pilot. Right after i purchased it new in 2004, i took it back to the dealer since the model was subject to a nearly identical power train recall as the mdx and odyssey.my dealer said my vin was not included in the recall, & that my new pilot should be fine. Yet @ 60k, the "d" light on the shifter display started to blink from time to time.each time the dealer said everything was fine; shuttering on downshifting over the years was passed off by the dealer as normal for the vehicle. Then last week, the power train failed on this vehicle as well.this time my son was driving, & the car shuttered so badly that it nearly went out of control. This car has been well maintained & i have all service records. Clearly the recall "remedy" for this major design flaw has not solved the issue, and these power trains still present a major safety hazard for the vehicle operator & others on the road who may need to avoid a disabled vehicle in front of them. Please do something! if you total all the power train complaints for the recall yrs. On these 3 models, you get nearly 3000. The legitimacy of nhtsa is at stake. This "solution" was a good deal for honda, but it has not protected the public!

When i started the car and began driving i noticed that the gear change lever was gliding through r, n, d, etc. Rather than being firm in each position. Luckily, the car did not fall out of gear. I have since learned from the shop that the only thing holding it in gear as i drove was this very loose lever. This was extremely unsafe to drive! the determination is that the shift selector assembly inside the transmission is broken and a new transmission is required. I am dismayed to see how many hondas require new transmissions, and am upset that despite the obvious safety issue, and the number of problems experienced, no recall has occurred.

Torque converter stutters at 25-30mph.very disturbing and can result in transmission damage while driving.

I have 2004 honda pilot lx. When traveling at about 30-50 mph. Hear and feel a vibration when at consistent speed. Seems as if it's coming from the bottom of the vehicle. Maybe from a drive shaft or propeller shaft or something. It's getting much and much worst as days goes by. I am worried something can come loose when vehicle in moving motion.

Transmission failure on the highway.engine began to rev to high rpms with no power

Purchased a used 04 pilot from a car dealer and during the first week of operation i heard shuttering noises like going over a rumble strip. I researched this on line and was horrified to find hundreds of similar complaints (torque converter) and a recall by acura for same reason. I took it back to dealer to get my money back and luckily was able to get out of the pilot by trading it for another truck on the lot. I feel sorry for the next person who unknowingly (not like honda) purchases this with their hard earned money to drive their kids around in and are in a possible death trap! shame on honda, do the right thing and recall before you kill people.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact was driving 70 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. There was a previous recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle was repaired under the recall previously bu the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that they would file a complaint on the contact's behalf and have a representative give him a return call. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 99,104.

Transmission locked up while driving and wont drive after i stored the vehicle iam glad no one was behind me on the freewaythere is a extremely huge problem with this transmissions the government needs to get this kind of vehicles checked out at honda before someone loses his life

Transmission made a very loud noise wheels locked up, and trans lost fluid through the drivers side. Upon closer examination i found that the entire transmission case had small cracks and the trans would lock-up as if there was something in the gears like a bolt or pin of sorts if driven even a couple of feet. Complete transmission had to be replaced, contacted dealer no coverage from honda.

Intermittent, audible vibration/shudder between 35-50 mph while accelerating.dealer inspection believes it's the torque converter.

The car stalled while driving in the freeway. I paid $4500 for rebuilt transmission.

My 2004 honda pilot with just 130,000 miles needed to have my transmission replaced.it was making loud noises and the transmission was slipping.on august 6, 2004 my pilot based on a honda safety recall - installed a oil jet kit to the transmission because my car had 15, 232 which i think was over by 232 miles required to get a new transmission. My car is completely serviced at the honda dealer.

To start off i bought my pilot used from honda with about 83,000 miles on it a year ago. When i drive my car at a steady 30mph to 45mph it shutters and makes noises as if i'm driving over road turtles. It's very violent until i let off the accelerator. I talked to honda and they said it was the torque converter. I asked if it had been recalled and they told me there had never been a recall for the transmission. I know that's not true and they won't do anything about it. It's mine and my wife's only car right now. It's a serious issue that is very unsafe for my family and could cause a crash. There faulty transmission puts my families life in danger every time we drive it. Honda should take care of us free of cost do to there defective parts that are not because of normal wear.they also should have never sold us the pilot without fixing the known faulty transmission. I believe it's illegal by federal law to sell it knowing there is a faulty transmission and recall with out addressing it and fixing it.

I am first owner of my pilot (my first honda) and i too am suffering from the 35-45mph shudder from the known transmission problem.it's worse than just shuddering, it is grinding to shift down and sounds like a semi truck gearing down on the interstate.i have had to drive it this way for nearly 2 years.i stay on the interstate as much as possible and speed through town to keep it above 40mph where it happens the worst.honda corporate insists i pay the local dealer for review (another $90 bill) before talking to me but insists there is no recall beyond what was done in 04v176000 , but the problem still exists and i don't have $5000 to spend on rebuilding the transmission. Even private party it's $3k. It is getting worse.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 45mph the vehicle made a grinding sound and the rpm's fell without warning. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Upon investigation the contact had associated recall nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000(power train) with the vehicle failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 203,300.

Our pilot drive light started flashing one day, we pulled over, shut off the vehicle, then restarted it and the light went out. This has happened about 5 times over the past 3 years. Now our engine light came on and we found out that we need a new transmission! we have less than 100,000 mi. Also, our gas pedal sticks, to accelerate we take off extremely fast from a dead stop. I am afraid that this will cause an accident!!! it started out a little sticky and is now very bad.

At speeds of between 30-45 mph, car would shake and make grinding noise under the hood. This repeatedly happened for years but my dealer said they "coudn't replicate the noise" and did not tell me that it was my transmission.then i get a notice saying there was a transmission recall issue.the two fix-it options were an oil jet kit and replace the tranny.the dealer gave me a oil jet kit, but the transmission has continued to go bad ever since with no other replacements or offer of repair by the dealer.this is a bad transmission!american honda has offered to now pay me 30% of the replacement cost which will still cost me $3500, for a refurbished transmission.i am taking this to the top- honda should not be having me pay for a transmission that they knew was bad.

Was on highway and started jerking real hard where i almost hit a car head on was going 55 for sure scared me to dead and pulled over and called my boyfriend he came to me and got in it and it wouldn't go forwards backwards nothing so he went and got trailer and hauled to his house could of been my life along with my kids

I am an owner of a 2004 honda pilot with 123000 miles and have been experiencing an automatic transmission/torque converter shudder/vibration that occurs between 30-50 mph. The vibration began occurring at about 98,000 miles. At speeds of 30-50mph the vibration occurs under light acceleration and continues until i either push down harder on the gas pedal or let off it completely. I researched the issue on the internet and have found numerous similar complaints on honda vehicle owner forums. Apparently this problem is due to a defective transmission that is similar to the one on the honda made acura and has been the subject of an acura recall. The defect will ultimately result in a vehicle safety hazard when the transmission fails. Even though my vehicle is no longer under warranty, the transmission problem is a result of a defective part rather than normal wear and tear and honda should issue a recall or initiate an owner notification/resolution program to prevent potential harm to passengers when the transmission fails on the road. This is a dangerous defect that should be publicly adressed by honda.

I was driving in the highway then my car wouldn't go fast when i stop to se what happen there was smoke coming out of my engine took it to mechanic he told me it was a transmission problem we goggle around before trying to fix it and it says thus type of situation is been recall already.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission slipped between second and third gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the solenoid would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

2004 honda pilot shudders/vibrates violently at 30-50mph.rpm gauge moves up and down.it does this every time i drive it for the past 2 years and honda says they know nothing about it and can't replicate it.

Transmission noise/vibration at low rpms while driving in 4th gear.does not make noise while driving in d3.recall work was supposed to have been done by dealer when vehicle was purchased new. Recall stated that trans could "lock up" while driving.have seen other complaints online for same problem with acura mdx which uses the same transmission. The problem appears to be faulty torque converters.

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. The approximate failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 90,000.

I am an owner of a 2004 honda pilot (purchased new and meticulously maintained) with 89,000 miles and have been experiencing an automatic transmission/torque converter shudder/vibration that occurs between 30-50 mph. The vibration began occurring at about 75,000 miles.at speeds of 30-50mph the vibration occurs under light acceleration and continues until i either push down harder on the gas pedal or let off it completely. I researched the issue on the internet and have found numerous similar complaints on honda vehicle owner forums.apparently this problem is due to a defective transmission that is similar to the one on the honda made acura and has been the subject of an acura recall.the defect will ultimately result in a vehicle safety hazard when the transmission fails. Even though my vehicle is no longer under warranty, the transmission problem is a result of a defective part rather than normal wear and tear and honda should issue a recall or initiate an owner notification/resolution program to prevent potential harm to passengers when the transmission fails on the road.this is a dangerous defect that should be publicly adressed by honda.

2004 honda pilot ex with 122,000 milesthe problem first began in june 2010 and has persisted ever since.while driving, my car's transmission will "shudder". It typically occurs between 25-55 mph. While the duration is brief (15 seconds or less), it has become more frequent, at least one time during each driving occurrence. In addition to the shudder, at low rpms the car will have difficulty shifting and begin to jerk until the car is slowed down or until the gears are able to engage at a higher rpm.at this time, i am now aware of a recall that was conducted in 2003-2004 that involved numerous cars of various models. However, my car was not included in this recall. According to the posts and documents that i have read from nhtsa on the recall, the transmission must be replaced.

2004 honda pilot with 131,567 miles.all required maintenance done at the dealer since purchase.took in a car that was running fine for scheduled routine maintenance & left with a $3,000 bill.was told by the dealer that the car was now good for another 30,000 miles.drove several blocks down the road & after stopping at a stop sign, wouldn't go into drive, just ran as in neutral.finally got into drive by downshifting into 2nd.went back to dealer who couldn't duplicate problem.went home &problem persisted.took back to dealer who drove & duplicated problem.stated that i now need a new transmission for a cost of $4,800.i cannot afford another $4800 on top of $3000 so car is now sitting in my driveway wince it is obviously not safe to drive while i drive my fathers 26 year old toyota cressida which runs fine.

My transmission makes a shutter/vibrating noise when accelerating at 25-50 mph.

My 2004 honda pilot requires a new transmission at ~60,000 miles with repair fee of $4,000.i found this recall information.i did not receive this recall information in the past. I believe the manufacturer should assume full responsibility for the repair.i am reading that the transmission could have locked up.this is alarming and i am concerned for the safety of many other families (including my friends) who drive the pilot.the reason we purchased the pilot was to transport our four children and their friends.nhtsa recall campaign number: 04v176000component: power train:automatic transmissiondetails: on some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.consequence: gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.corrective action: on vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.units potentially affected: 1099796recall initiated by: mfr date added to nhtsa datbase: 04/20/2004.

2004 honda pilot v-6 automatic transmission premature failure causing vehicle to come out of gear when accelerating, transmission to slip when climbing hills or attempting to pass and also causing the transmission to lock up when traveling at road speed.this problem was addressed in recall on october 29, 2004 but only included a limited vin range.vehicles were manufactured after the vin range with the same transmission and the same problems but were not recalled and honda dealers and american honda will not acknowledge the issue.they are hard pressed to even acknowledge the recall itself unless you tell them you realize there was a recall and give them the details.

2004 honda pilot transmission gear problems....gears are engaging while driving at approximately 40 mph.

We are having issues with our 2004 honda pilot. We took it to the dealership where after charging us for each and every item to find the problem. They have concluded it is the torque converter. We have just over 70,000 miles and our certified warranty expired in january 2011. The worst is that our extended warranty is basically worthless. Glad we paid for that one.

My 2004 honda pilot ex-l is having a torque converter issue (vibration/shudder/grinding between 20-50 mph while accelerating).i have not had the problem fixed yet, but i have read numerous complaints regarding this issue at different internet sites.

Our 2004 honda pilot began making noises every once in a while a couple of months ago. At first, the noise sounded like we had run over a paper cup with the rt front tire. This small sound got more frequent. We noticed it happened most often when we were moving at a slow speed -- between 30 and 40 mph. We called the dealership and the mechanic determined the torque converter is malfunctioning. The dealer says we need to replace both the torque and transmission at $3,500. Our pilot has 78,000 miles.when i pull up information for our vin, it shows 3 safety notices/recalls including the one for the transmission (recall number: 04v176000)the recall began on apr 21, 2004 and i remember getting a notice to take the vehicle to the dealer, but honda america says the recall did not include my vin no. And there are no recalls for our pilot at all. The recall involved 1099796 units -- including the 2003 and 2004 model yr pilots. Honda america does not want to acknowledge that our vin was -- or at the very least should have been -- in the recall. The honda america rep was abrupt and repeated the same scripted line over and over ..."your vin is not under any recall..." the dealership has been supportive. We don't know if there will be any discount from either honda america or the dealer. Our 1999 odyssey had to have transmission replaced just out of warranty -- and this was the vehicle honda promised to be the best of the best for quality and safety. We will be selling or trading the pilot and looking for something out of the honda line. The powertrain should have 100,000 miles -- not the 36,000. I want honda america to look into our problem , step up and say this issue is the same issue in the recall. Our pilot was serviced on schedule through the dealer. The honda america rep said they don't look at what websites say about honda issues (edmunds, safecar.gov...). Perhaps honda should ask toyota how that worked for them... --[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

I was driving home from work yesterday when the d (drive) light started blinking.i drove less than a half mile down the road to pick up my children at school, i put the car in p (park) and the d light kept blinking.i turned the car off and went into the school to pick up my children, when i came back out and turned the car back on, the d light was no longer blinking.i spoke to a mechanic this morning and it is apparently a problem with the transmission so now i need to take the day off of work and go get it looked at.i'm sure it will also be a pricey fix if the transmission is involved.i am definitely not happy considering i have just over 80k miles on my pilot, and honda vehicles are supposed to be reliable.was there a problem with 2004 honda pilot vehicles, specifically with their transmissions?

2004 honda pilot transmission shudders while driving. Only 90,000 miles on vehicle. Dealer says torque converter needs to be replaced and possibly transmission. Upon research found this to be a large ongoing problem with many consumers.

Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. No parts were available.jeff wyler honda 859-283-2727. Dealership had not resolve the problem.

I own a 2004 honda pilot and i have been complaining to the honda dealership for almost 2 years about a 'shudder' that occurs between 30-50 mph. It sounds and feels like you are driving over a washboard in the road and it will continue until you push down or let off of the accelerator. The honda service department said that they were able to reproduce it, but nothing showed up on the computer tests. They also said that it maybe something that has to get worse before they can figure it out. I find it hard to believe that it took me 1 minute on the internet to find countless complaints of the same nature as mine, with a diagnosis.

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.

Problem:at low rpm in 4th gear and speeds 25 to 35 mph, there is sporadic vibration of the vehicle when the gas pedal is slightly depressed.the issue goes away if pressure is applied or removed from the gas pedal.the problem has recently started to occur at highway speeds of 65+ mph as well, also at low rpm.the failure was identified as a torque converter issue by the dealer that has resulted in requiring the replacement of the entire transmission in the pilot.if the problem is not rectified, users have reported that it could result in a sudden change of gears to a lower gear which could result in severe consequences.the dealer has recommended that the transmission be replaced in its entirety in order to rectify the problem.

The first symptom our 2004 honda pilot experienced was a shutter/jerking of the car at a little under 30 mph.we took it to the repair shop but the mechanic was not able to replicate the condition.the shutter and jerking then started happening between 40-45 mph.we took it back to the shop at which time the mechanic was able replicate it.the transmission was pulled and inspected.there was heat build up and discoloration.one of the components was totally burnt.the mechanic said that the transmission had to be replaced and could not be rebuilt.he wrote that there was heat build up between the countershaft and secondary shaft 2nd gear.he suggested that i call honda usa because there was a recall issue that year.i called honda usa.honda said my vin was not included in the recall.i explained that the problem located by my mechanic was exactly what the recall was all about-heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.honda apologized but said our car was not part of the recall.they also said our car needed to be taken to an authorized honda dealer for inspection and repair.i paid for the replacement of the transmission out of pocket-$3800-because we needed our car to get around.i told honda that the defective transmission was sent to their plant if they wanted to inspect it.

2004 honda pilot driveline vibration.the 2004 honda pilot we own shudders and vibrates very loudly when accelerating between 25-50mph.this has been ongoing throughout the life of the car.(family owned since new)the vehicle has been taken to honda on several occasions for diagnosis and repair for the problem.honda has stated they can not reproduce the issue or said they find no problem.honda did complete a recall and installed an oil jet kit at 12k miles.this was their attempt to quell the problem.after research i have found honda has issued tsb 06-003(9 june 2007) and is fully aware of the problem.american honda has diagnosed the problem as a faulty torque converter, thus causing premature destruction of the vehicle's transmission.due to the vehicle's age/mileage american honda refuses to cover the repair of the torque converter and or transmission, even though the problem was reported/documented while still under warranty.

Transmission and torque converter causing serious shudder and possible lock-up.

2004 honda pilot when accelerating between 35-45 miles per hour the vehicle starts to shudder. As time has passed this is starting to happen more frequently a nd at lower speeds. I have read other complaints about this and the recall that was issued for the same problem with acura. I know the was a recall for the 2004 pilot but was informed by the dealer that mine was not involved.

Consumer received a recall notice(04v176000) for replacement of the transmission.no parts available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Transmission slips when shifting gears.

Around 35-45 mph, loud noise is produced inside my 2004 honda pilot transmission.the vehicle has 117,000 miles.it sounds as if gears are not engaging, and are rather chipping off.i took the car to honda before my warranty expired and they stated they could not reproduce the noise.i continued to drive the vehicle, and the noise would intermittently happen.now the noise happens all the time around 35-45 mph as i let off of the accelerator a bit.i took it to my local mechanic(who i trust) and told him to check it out.he stated that a recall was out for the 2004 honda pilot automatic transmissions.i took the car the next day to the honda dealership, and they stated that my vehicle had already received the recall, and therefore the automatic transmission was replaced with a new one (transmission number 2 i will call it).i asked honda to investigate the cause of the transmission noise to see if it was something else.honda tested the car, and it now again needs another automatic transmission.if i replace the transmission as they recommend, this will be the 3rd transmission in the car and i do not even have but 117,000 miles on the vehicle!the honda representative stated that the noise will continue and eventually lock up...which could cause a serious accident if on the highway when it occurs.this is a serious safety concern, and i am not pleased with honda's customer service in this instance.upon researching, i have seen numerous posts on the internet, and official complaints stating theytoo are having the same issues even after the recall.honda should have a 2nd recall as the safety of their customers is in jeopardy.this is ridiculous, and honda should step up to pay for the repair as they clearly have a problem with their transmissions even after the recall.

While driving transmission down shifted and jerked uncontrollably on its own.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, anddrove it to the dealer for inspection.tmechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.

We have 2004 honda pilot with 94000 miles, today we had it serviced and they told us that it needs a new transmission for about $4450. We have taken this car to the dealership for service since we bought it. All schedule maintenances on time and all the sudden it needs a new transmission.

A brand new (2 weeks) pilot with less than 500 miles. I am now hearing a clunking/thumping noisewhen i shift the gear from d->n and then in to r. This noise is not heard when shifting just from n->r. Looks like this noise is coming from under the hood. I didn't expect this kind of problem so soon in a brand new vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the automatic transmission was slipping and not changing gears correctly; she noticed that it would accelerate the way it should have. There was a noise when accelerating whichprogressively became worse. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 124,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

2004 honda pilot that makes a "washboard" sound between 30 - 45 mph.dealership failed to diagnose problem as torque converter which has now damaged the transmission.problem started in late 2008 when vehicle was only 4 years old.i am aware of numerous problems with this transmission in hondas and acuras.honda is not making the situation right and leaving the consumer with a substantial expense for something that certainly appears to be a defect.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they advised the contact that she would need to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

2004 honda pilot exi have the "d" gear flashing from time to time.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began shaking and making noise.the dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that the transmission was the cause of the failure.the dealer also stated that they would partially repair the failure.the contact stated that he does not have the other half available to pay.the failure mileage was 97,000.updated 01/07/09.*ljupdated 01/08/09.

Flashing d indicator in 2004 honda pilot - automatic transmissionmodel has about 92,000 miles and during driving demonstrated a flashing "d" drive indicator on the dashboard.took to dealer and they advised pressure sensor on 4th gear needed to be replaced. Appears numerous similar complaints exist on the internet for 2003 and 2004 honda pilot vehicles.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.the contact stated while driving at 55 mph the vehicle started making a noise and the automatic transmission light came on.the vehicle start jerking and suddenly locked-up causing the vehicle to stop in the middle of the highway.the contactrestarted the vehicle but the engine kept locking up while driving.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that thetransmission needed to be replaced.the contact called the manufacturer regarding the transmission and they told the dealer that they will cover 50 percent of the transmission repair.the contact stated the transmission should not have gone out at 83,000 miles and this could have caused a major crash on the highway. The failure mileage was 83,000.

While driving on the hwy, 4 wheel drive on honda, pilot 2004, automatically engaged.when i tried to slow down and pull over, the car jerked and started to knock.i had to speed up again to 60 mph and the sound went away.i pushed the 4 wheel drive button on the dashboard and no help.i finally slowly slowed down the car.the 4 wheel drive (vt-4) light went off,but the automatic transmission light is still on.

I am an original owner of a 2004 honda pilot. The transmission has always had a slight shutter since new. I never thought any thing of it until i started commuting with it. If i give the car more gas the shutter will not happen. I believe this transmission will soon self destruct. The "d" on the transmission selector started blinking. I have 86,000 miles to date. I am cautious i will have to replace this thing due to the vast majority of internet threads. I was a loyal honda owner. Please recall this transmission before it kills someone.

Transmission drive d light is blinking. Told need a need 4th speed clutch pressure switch. Error code p1740?i have read many complaints about this issue on various consumer web sites. Honda should have this recalled and pay for repair.

I just recently (in november) purchased a 2004 honda pilot. The transmission starting causing shifting problems. The first time it was like i slammed the brakes on but thankfully i was just going up our drive way and not driving fast. I started driving again and it kept messing up. Then the green light started flashing on the d when i was driving and parked. I took it in and they plugged it into the computer and it was a transmission code. There was also a 2-3 shift malfunction. They said my transmission needed replaced. I looked up recalls and my car had a recall for the transmission and it was """fixed""" in may 2006. However, they did not change the transmission, just installed an oil jet kit to keep it lubricated! apparently that did not help especially if there are chips of metal in the fluid! everyone i talk to just tells me my car, being at 104,000 miles, is out of warranty and they have to draw the line somewhere! no crap people! but if you would have fixed the darn thing properly when it had a recall it would not need replaced already! honda has been horrible through this and refuse to help me. I am a single mother of 3 children and i can not afford a new transmission at $4,000 especially when it is their screw up and they should have to fix their recall! i am so angry and will never buy another honda as long as i live and i will tell anyone i know about their horrible transmissions and their bad customer service. They are just trying to cover their butts on this one. It is time they start helping their customers rather than basically saying "its your problem now". From what i see this is an ongoing problem with honda and i think something needs to be done! with the number of complaints about the transmission this could lead to more serious and dangerous problems if not fixed properly! i am very disappointed in honda and feel like they should fix this and make it safe at no cost to the customers.

2004 honda pilot began making shuttering vibrating noise on deceleration at about 50,000 miles.carried back to honda dealership 3 times and told could not reproduce noise or vibration.i got in vehicle with shop foreman and was able to reproduce the noise for him with no problem.this was on the third trip to the dealership with 102,000 miles on the vehicle.we were told the transmission would need replacing.we were told honda america would pay 40% of cost for"good faith". We still paid $2400.00 for the repair.we looked on the honda forums on the internet and there are hundreds of honda pilot owners with this same problem.

Torque converter shudder /vibration between 35 and 40 mph.i have taken my 2004 honda pilot to the service department for over 18 month now trying to get someone to hear or experience what i was with my vehicle.finally when the vibration was so bad it could be heard and felt.it was finally heard/felt by the service manager at local honda dealer.when i was told what the problem was and that it would cost $2500 to fix,i got a second opinion, when that opinion was confirmed, i went online to see if there was a recall that i had not been notified of.i did not find any recalls but found the numerous complaints on the manufacturer of power train/automatic transmissions:torque converter.i was livid that there were so many complaint with the same problems that i don't know how the dealership did not know or if they conveniently chose not to acknowledge my problems almost two years now.i want to know what i can do when i confront the dealership with my complaint.until i experience this problem i loved my vehicle, now everytime it vibrates/shudders i am just sick about it.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. After shifting the vehicle into neutral gear the contact noticed that he could turn the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition which caused the vehicle to travel backwards crashing into a nearby parked vehicle. No one was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 84000.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle would violently shake while driving approximately 40 mph and above. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,700.updated 02/22/12*ljthe consumer stated the torque converter needed to be replaced. Updated 03/01/12

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle shook and shuttered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter was worn out. The technician advised the contact to continue driving the vehicle, but to be prepared to replace the transmission when a warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 132,500.

Vibration at 70 mph . Rebalancing tires doesn't resolve issue.

Steering wheel shake. Bounces in hand. Cabin noise/vibration.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt failed to engage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Seat belt shoulder restraint did not engage on front passenger side when our vehicle was rear ended. . this resulted in the front passenger hitting her head on the dashboard.she sustained a contusion and concussion and had to receive treatment at a hospital for the injuries. Vehicle was stopped when hit from behind.

Airbag (srs)light is on. Dealer indicates vehicle needs complete srs unit total cost of $743.23plus tax. Dealer did not indicate that part was under warranty or covered by any recall.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the rear middle seat belt became tangled around a two year old child's neck while seating in a child seat. The contact was unable to remove the seat belt and had to cut it with scissors. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the third row drivers rear safety seat belt failed to unlatch and release the passenger. The seat belt was cut in order to release the passenger.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000. The current mileage was 175,000.

On sunday night my 9 year old child was sitting in the back seat of my honda pilot. When she tried to put her seat belt on it got caught around her neck. She then turned to try and fix it and it got wrapped again. It locked around her neck and would not release. Even as i tried to lift her to get room around her neck the belt kept taking in the slack. She had to be cut out of the seat belt by aonlooker who had a knife. By that point she had quit breathing. She had to be hospitalized and have numerous tests run on her to access her condition. She has massive swelling to her face and her right eye was swollen completely shut. She has broken blood vessel from her neck up all over her face and even in the back of her throat. She has so many broken blood vessel in her eyes that you cannot even see the whites of her eyes.at the time all of this happened the truck was at a stand still in a fast food drive through.

As a child passenger safety instructor i want to inform you about the safety belt systems in the honda pilot, acura mdx, toyota sienna and any other vehicle with the center seating position lap/shoulder belt extending from the interior roof of the vehicle. Although lap/shoulder belts provide upper body protection, these belts do not fit children and some adults properly. Even children using backless boosters do not fit properly in the belt system. I do not have evidence of any injuries or deaths at this time. It is my observation, both personally and professionally, the manufacturers need to redesign this seat belt system.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.while driving 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle.as a result, the retractable rear seat dislodged and slashed the face of the rear passenger.the rear passenger sustained a concussion.a police report was filed.as of october 3, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle.the current and failure mileages were 72,000.

My question is " why would a car manufacture install seat beats anchors in a over lapping fashion?" i have a 2004 honda pilot and i notice that the seat belts anchors for the third row seat ( middle & driver seat passenger) over lap each other, but in the second row seats they don't over lap. I took my pilot to a honda service center and i was told that it was done to create more space for the third row passengers and it was not a flaw design. This appears to be out of the normal installation for seat belt anchors.

Front seat came loose from car on drivers left side of seat.i can partially lift it out of place!

While leaning back in the driver's seat to remove my wallet to purchase gasoline i heard "pop" and then the seat seemed to become dislodged from the body of the vehicle. The front left of the seat was no longer connected to the body of the vehicle. Upon further inspection it was revealed that the steel bracket holding the top assembly of the seat to the bottom assembly of the seat tore clean through.

While warming up car in driveway, i had turned on the seat heaters to both front seats and went inside. When i came out to leave about 5 minutes later, the drivers seat was smoking and melting the top of the seat cushion. It was on fire. I quickly shut off the heat to the seat and smothered the smoking/melting seat.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver seat would move independently. The contact stated that the seat felt as though it would dislodge from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat bolt had fractured and that drivers seat would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The metal seat bracket supporting the front drivers side seat failed when i sat down in the front drivers seat "hard."the dealership indicated that while this part could be easily and affordable welded back together, they would have to replace the entire metal bracket and seat due to liability to the tune of $1400. If the dealership can't weld the bracket but had to replace a failed part that would be critical to ones safety during a crash because of liability, why does honda not see that a seat that was not suppose to fail during a crash, but failed upon sitting, the part should be replaced at honda's expense. I am still driving around with a seat that rocks.

2004 honda pilot drivers seat catches fire. Seat heater having issues.

The drive side seat warmer gets incredibly warm and feels as though it could burn.called honda for service, and the representative was very rude.he said just don't use it.very concerned for safety issue.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While the contact was seated in the driver seat, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle without warning. The contact discovered that the seat bolt was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bolt between the seat and seat frame assembly was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

I am the original owner of a 2004 honda pilot ex-l and have had only very minor issues up until now.yesterday, while entering the vehicle, i noticed a great deal of play in the driver's seat back.assuming an anchor bolt was loose, i checked the left front seat area where the movement was the greatest and discovered the left adjuster assembly arm almost completed sheared from the main adjuster assembly.the structural integrity of the seat is now severely compromised and is a safety hazard as the seat will become detached in any accident.i've noted numerous complaints of this exact same piece on this and other websites.

I am the original owner of my 2004 honda pilot.overall, good vehicle but has always been a problem with the driver side heated seat.it gets too hot and felt like a burn to your skin.i mentioned to the dealer early on and was told to decrease the use.so, i have decreased the use of the heated seats or used on low for a short time until the suv was warm and completely turned off.the seat is not heating at all now.it has approx. 175,000miles and has been well maintained.i feel that there has been too many complaints and this issue never addressed or a recall done.

The drivers side seat bracket, 81630-s3v-a30, has broken at a weak point in the metal where the seat motor attaches.the break caused the seat to rock back and forth freely.this is the second time this bracket has broken.the first time was in july, 2011; most recently february 2015.each time i purchased a new bracket arm at the expense of almost $300.both brackets broke at the same spot, where the seat motor mounts.the sudden metal break almost caused us to have an accident on two separate occasions.in each case, norm reeves honda in huntington beach refused to replace the defective bracket at their cost but offered, instead, to order the part and install it for a cost of $1200.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.the contact stated that the drivers side seat warmer was activated and became extremely hot. In addition, there was a burning odor throughout the vehicle.as a result, the driver sustained a burn. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The vin was not available.

Front, driver seat, seat warmer was on high.seat was getting very warm.seat began to smoke, leather was melting.this occurred under the driver's right leg.the seat getting very warm has been ongoing for some time now on both low and high, but i turn the seat warmer off.this is the first time it has started smoking.contacted dealership.was told to just not use seat warmer.will no longer use seat warmer as it is a fire hazard.

A bracket that connects the drivers set to the seat adjuster assembly failed catastrophically.this bracket is on the front left side approximately behind the power seat controls.the seat is now unattached from the adjuster assembly and quite unsafe.this happened while getting in the vehicle.the broken bracket may be part of adjuster assy., l. Reclining, 81630-s3v-a30, but it is hard for me to tell since the exploded parts diagram that i have access to does not seem to match, quite, what i see.based on parts and labor, i estimate the cost to repair this defect to be in the $800-1200 range.

Driver's side seat has felt extremely hot in the last few times that i used seat heater. Pulled into work and as i started to exit smoke was coming out of the seat. Never caught fire as i immediately turned off the switch and pounded the seat cushion.

Leaned back and turned around to back out of parking space and left front seat bracket on the driver's side front broke. Have to brace myself while accelerating forward something needs to be done have read multiple occasions of this happening to other people.afraid the other brackets will break shortly after.i have not been able to find anything to fix this problem.

The driver's heated seat got so hot it melted the foam backing causing a horrible smell.the heated seat was turned off or it is possible it would have caught on fire.the seat heated still works but gets much too hot.

Lower seat support/bracket on front left of drivers side seat has broken, making seat loose, unsafe.same problem can be seen repeatedly in 2004 honda pilots and apparently 2003-2006 models.other nhtsa complaint case numbers with exactly the same problem in 2004 honda pilot models are 10583003, 10578612, 10567737, 10541789, 10505250, 10489089, 10488805, 10466947, 10455702

Overheating of drivers side seat heating elements, followed by failure of units.

Seat heater in the driver's seat of my 2004 honda pilot gets very hot and i can smell something burning when turned on.

The seat began moving earlier today and then when my husband was getting out of the car there was a loud pop and the seat started rocking. It seems to have become detached from the car on the front left. When accelerating it rocks back and when breaking it rocks forward. My husband looked and the metal bracket has broken completely. It seems very unsafe and would be extremly worried that in an accident the air bag would cause serious injury when you are thrust even farther into it or if the other side were to break and you be thrown out regardless of having a seatbelt.

My husband (195 lbs) reached in his pocket to get his wallet and the metal brace holding the seat broke.the seat is now not still when driving.what worries me is, what if i had been in an accident?the aforementioned brace should hold under much more rigorous situations.there appears to be a lot of 2004 honda pilots who have experienced this exact same break, as noted online.this is a very serious flaw and should be fixed by the manufacturer at their expense.per online comments, the dealership is charging $1200 to fix a problem that should never have failed.i am bringing my car in for assessment on monday, june 12, 2017, at 1:00p.

The drivers seat has a bracket that broke when i was driving and i almost control of the vehicle because it caused me to lean back very far in the seat and my steering and acceleration was affected.i was exiting onto a freeway and almost collided with other vehicles.this bracket is located on the drives side that holds a motor that moves the seat up and down; in close proximity to the left side panel for the seat controls.bracket has two rivets holding in place.was hoping their was a recall on this defect because i found lots of incidents reported on various websites.thank you.

The driver's seat heater got burning hot, and it burnt the leg at a spot, the injury was minor; when the heater was off the problem disappeared. I am not using the heater now as it is intolerably hot and might create fire hazard.

This afternoon as i entered my city street parked, 2004 honda pilot, from the driver's side, i heard a loud snapping sound as i sat down. The driver's seat, simultaneously with the sound, rocked back, obviously no longer securely mounted. Upon inspection i found the front left 'l' shaped seat mounting bracket had sheared in two, in line with the two holes that the securing rivets pass through. The bracket failed and tore, apparently the metal is not thick enough to resist the forces placed on the seat. Perhaps related to the size of the rivet holes.

The drivers seat lower metal bracket broke causing the drivers seat to be unstable when sitting in the suv and when accelerating. I have seen at several other complaints both on this web site and in the honda pilot forum. I called the dealer about asking for a repair who referred me to honda usa. I called and reported the problem to honda and they are unwilling to fix this safety issue which is a safety defect because there is no recall issued for this problem. If this vehicle were to be in an accident the seat would likely break loose and throw the driver and the seat out of the vehicle. I just noticed this problem while driving the vehicle .

The electric seat heater on the driver's seat develops a very hot spot on the seat.it appears either the temperature control will not automatically turn off or it will not regulate the seat heater. The seat heater on/off switch must be turned off manually before a skin burn or fire within the seat occurs.

The drivers seat has been so hot that it feels like it can burn your skin.today on the way to work my daughter said she smelled something burning.she looked down on her seat and it was smoking and burned the leather.the seat was actually catching on fire. I have looked this up and see numerous complaints on this and people have reported this to you.i don't see what you are reporting no complaints or recalls. We were on the highway when the incident happened.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. Upon entering the vehicle, the front driver side of the vehicle was leaning. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the weld was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the driver's seat bracket was fractured and the seat would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.

The heated seat in my 2004 honda pilot became uncomfortably hot whenever i used it for about one week.eventually it came to a point where the seat became so hot that i could not use the heated seat anymore.at this point the seat now refuses to turn on, most likely because of a blown fuse from the problem.my biggest concern is that the seat felt like it could catch on fire.

While driving to work this morning (cold morning, on city street) i turned my driver seat heater on high. The driver side seat heater was on for about 20 minutes when suddenly the back became very hot. It started to smell and my back was slightly scalded before i realized what was happening. I quickly turned my seat heater off and soon after turned my car off to investigate. The back portion of the seat (middle spot) was still very hot to touch and remained that way for at least 15 minutes in 35 degree weather! my car and especially the driver side seat has a burnt rubber odor. I truly feel that if i had not turned my seat heater off when i did, that it would have caught fire with me driving! no i'm afraid to utilize the seat heater. Honda needs to do something about this via replacement of faulty wiring or element before something more serious happens to someone!

When accelerating away from a stop light, i heard a "pop" sound and my driver seat suddenly had a "rocking" issue.the driver seat now rocks backward when accelerating, after researching online and doing a visual inspection i found that a metal "l" shaped bracket that mounts the seat bottom to the seat frame has sheared off at the rivet points. This creates a hazard when driving and i fear in a crash, the seat could become unattached from vehicle interior completely putting occupant at increased risk of injury or death from airbag deployment or ejection from vehicle! during an online search, i found several other reports of the same issue to nhtsa...those report numbers are 1058303; 10578612; 10567737; 10541789; 10505250; 10489089; 10488805; 10466947; 10455702. I contacted honda and was told since the warranty was expired, there was nothing they would do.this is a safety hazard!!! why does someone have to be killed before the issue is fixed?!? with so many reports already being logged stating this same problem, i would think something would be done about it. This is just as dangerous at the airbag issue that resulted in a recall.

Driver's power seat assembly part broke, which separated the seat from the power movement assembly. Seat rocks back and feels like slight pressure could completely disengage the seat from the car. Seat rocking while driving is very dangerous.

The driver's side heated seat got extremely hot under the right leg.it got so intense that i had to turn it off for fear of burning my leg.

A lower seat support on drivers seat has failed.causing the front of the drives seat to not be held in place. On acceleration the front of drivers seat lifts up causing the seat to lay back in a more reclined position.

The vehicle was stationary, not in any accidents or driving off-road.sat down and found driver's seat unexpectedly will now tilt back, raising the left front of the seat.the seat is obviously not secure, nor would it be safe in an accident.took it to the dealer, and they said the seat frame is broken inexplicably (part 81660-s3v-a30).this does not appear to be a wear part - one of the metal bracket pieces holding the seat bottom to the body i guess just sheared off along the rivet line.a brief web search found this is a common problem, so i'm surprised there has not been a recall by honda. The dealer quoted a repair price of approximately $1,850.

The seat heater got really hot in one place on my back.it slightly (less than a 1st degree burn) burnt my back.also, the seat smoked. I had the seat heater on for 15 minutes. I notified honda and the dealer.the dealer tested the seat for only 10 minutes; and, said it didn't smoke.i was one of the the first ones into the dealer and the last one out (eleven hour wait!) for a 10 minute check and 2 recalls which should have taken less time.i didn't want to go back another day to have it checked for 15 minutes (i have a family); so, i told the dealer to disable the seat heater so that my toddlers, my wife and i won't get hurt any further or have a disaster with a possible fire.the dealer disabled the seat heater as i requested.i have not heard back from honda (of course).

On 06/21/2014, i was entering my vehicle when a bracket connected to the adjuster assembly (part# 81630-s3v-a30) broke. This occurred on the drivers seat. Due to this, the seat was no longer secure to the floorboard and started rocking back and forth. I searched honda part records and i was unable to find a specific part number assigned to this bracket. The vehicle was parked at the time of the break. But, while driving the vehicle the seat was unstable and hard to keep it still. A search of nhtsa records found the following complaints regarding the same issue - 10583003, 10578612, 10567737, 10541789, 10505250, 10489089, 10488805, 10466947, 10455702. I took pictures of the broken bracket. It appears metal fatigue may be an issue.

The driver's side seat cushion heater got extremely hot, burned right thigh.heater shut off at switch and now doesn't work.

2004 honda pilot ex-res. Driver side heated seat gets hot enough to burn or catch fire if set to high.

Driver's power seat assembly part broke, which separated the seat from the power movement assembly.seat rocks back and feels like slight pressure could completely disengage the seat from the car.seat rocking while driving is very dangerous.it appears to be a small metal bar which runs from the seat assembly to the "slide adjustment assembly".it is a very small component of item reference number 14 (p/n: 81660-s3v-a30) of the "front seat components (l.) (power)" for the 2004 honda pilot 5dr ex - ka5at. Specifically, the metal bar seems to attach to the rod which rotates when the seat is tilted forward or backward.the bar is designed to be fixed to the rod, which when rotating, pushes the other end of the bar (attached to the front end of the seat bottom) up or down, resulting in the seat tilting back or forward.it is the only part securing the front-left of the seat to the adjustment assembly.reading around the internet, this appears to be a common problem with this generation of pilot.

I turned the driver seat heater to hi during my drive home yesterday, the heater got extremely hot and felt it was burning my back even with a heavy coat on, also smelled like something is burning. I turned the heater off because of safety concerns. The seat still has burned smell to it next day.

The drivers seat over heats to the point of being uncomfortable on my right leg.it is now inoperable. The dealer said it was not covered under warranty or recall.there seems to me a number of similar complains on edmunds threaders discussion board.the bottom point is they will not act on this issue unless they are required to do so by your organization.

Upon entering the vehicle and sitting in the driver's seat, i heard a loud pop and then noticed that the seat was extremely loose and would rock backwards as if something was broken. I removed the side cover and found that there was a failed seat mount bracket that had broken in half. The vehicle is currently undriveable until the seat is fixed since the seat sways backwards on acceleration which could lead to an accident. I am not aware of any active recall for this issue but i believe it should be investigated as it is a major safety concern!

Husband parked car leaned forward to get wifi off dash and left front of driver seat detached from the adjuster. Seat now leans to front left and rocks around. Updated 2/27/2015

When sitting down in my vehicle this morning, there was a snapping noise and the seat rocked back toward the right rear.removing the plastic cover, it was plainly visible that a metal part that holds the upper seat to the lower seat assembly has snapped where it attaches with two industrial rivets.seat now tips backward rather easily, and does so when i climb in or out of the vehicle, and upon acceleration. Clearly the structural integrity of this seat is destroyed until i can have it fixed/replaced.i am fearful that if i were to have an accident, the seat will come completely detached.ina 5 min web search i have found dozens of other instances of this occurring; this is not a rare problem and needs to be fixed!compounding my problem, i am in the usaf stationed in the uk, and getting this fixed will be difficult to say the least, as this vehicle is not sold here.

I purchased a used honda pilot in january 2012.i immediately noticed that the driver seat heater would gets so hot that it will actually start to burn my legs.the honda dealer said that it was not an issue, they did not feel it get overly hot.then on december 5, 2012 it just suddenly stopped working.

The front driver seat abruptly flipped upward and startled the driver with momentary disoriented and loss of vehicle control. The dealer denied ever witnessing this problem on a honda pilot, quoted $1500 to replace the seat, and commented i was a big guy putting a lot of stress on the seat. I am 6'3" tall and 200 pounds. It is clear the honda dealership at decatur, alabama does not feel this is a safety issue and went on to boast honda is the only company that replaces defective seat belts. My wife took the vehicle to the same dealer complaining about the front and rear passenger seat belt randomly locking when pulling the safety belt out for engagement and locking and tightening randomly while wearing the seat belt with the vehicle in motion. The dealer made no comment to this statement.a quick search on the internet revealed other honda pilot owners have reported the bracket holding the front left corner of the driver seat was broken near the rivets that hold the bottom of the seat. This is the same defect we have experienced with our front driver seat where the front left bracket holding the seat to the adjustment rail is completely torn the full length of the seat bottom mounting bracket.we feel this is a safety hazard and the dealer clearly does not support that idea. My wife and i have never experienced a seat breaking in such a manner in any vehicle we have owned.

We noticed that the plastic panel covering the driver's seat controls came detached. Shortly after the seat began rocking slightly.finally, there was a loud pop and the seat now rocks freely. It is scary and dangerous to have to drive a vehicle while the seat responds to all movement.it will no longer allow you to increase the incline of it, so it's reclined at the same time.what started as two screws breaking free from the decorative lever cover quickly turned into a major structural issue.

Left front bracket on driver seat has broken on its own without any outsideinfluence. Wife parked in drive way leaned back to exit vehicle and the bracket broke.

2004 honda pilot driver's side seat heater gets extremely hot and will burn skin.major safety issue.

Driver seat heater gets unbearably hot to sit on, so hot feels like burning skin through clothing - smells like burning wax, fire concern and safety concern.

Front left bracket that holds the drivers seat to the frame of the vehicle snapped. This is a common, known defect and is a safety issue.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated the inner cushion underneath the drivers seat over heated and was burning. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no recalls and she would have to pay to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

The driver's seat popped and now tilts backwards from the left. Upon investigation i found the exact problem others have reported to nhtsa regarding this year model: the left side bracket that holds the motor for the power seat back broke along the rivet line. This holds the seat bottom to body of the seat. This was perfectly described in a complaint lodged 4/25/2015 from tampa, fl. This appears

Bracket on left front power seat broke; it holds the seat to the floor; and seat rocks back and is not fastened at left front to the car.very dangerous and must be fixed.

We own a 2004 honda pilot ex.we've noticed the drivers side seat warmer has been getting extremely warm to the point where it was burning us through our pants which has been happening since early november 2010.on december 26, 2010, we started the car, turned on the seat warmer and left the car for 10 minutes to go back into the house.when we came back outside and opened the car door, we smelled smoke and noticed it was coming from the drivers side seat.it also left a brown spot.had we not come to the car at that time, we believe it would've started a fire had it sat there for another few minutes.we are not currently using the seat warmer until we bring it in to have it checked.

The right side of the drivers seat bottom seat heater over-heats.dealer wants $900-1000 to fix.this is a much reported failure item for 2004-2005 pilots.

Front left structural bracket on driver's seat failed, allowing seat to tip backward.bracket failed along a line with two rivet/fasteners, detaching seat tray from power fore/aft positioner rails.apparently design defect, as there are 12 other essentially identical nhtsa complaints on file for this make/model/year.

Drivers side seat mounting bracket has cracked and is now split open.vehicle was stationary and driver had turned around and leaned back to back out of a parking spot when seat bracket cracked. Drivers side seat now is loose and rocks back and forth.very unsafe to drive.afraid entire seat will break loose from mounting points.note: multiple instances of this same defect have been submitted on the internet, across multiple honda pilot years.

The driver left seat support metal broke off leaving the seat unattached to the frame. The seat moves forward and back. This is a design and manufacturer defect. Honda will not replace the seat at no cost and will not assign a recall. This is a serious safety issue and honda should take full responsibility for replacement before an accident causes unnecessary injury to the driver.

My wife and i were driving on christmas eve (december 24, 2012) to a destination about 65 miles away.i had the driver's seat heater on the high position, as it is quite cold in this part of the country.along the way, i noticed that my right buttocks was getting extremely hot, almost to the point of burning, before i turned off the seat heater.it was dark when we reached our destination, and it wasn't until two days later when we returned home, that i saw a scorched hole about 1.5 inches long and 0.5 inches wide in the leather driver's seat.reaching my finger down into the hole revealed a lot of crumbling black ashes.although we didn't experience an actual fire, it's quite apparent that there is a fire safety problem with the 2004 honda pilot driver's heated seat.if we had left the car running and unattended with no one sitting on the seat (allowing oxygen into the seat), i suspect the seat would have eventually erupted in flames.it was very, very hot.

The heating element on the driver side seat gets so hot you have to turn it off to keep from getting burnt. It gets so hot you can't stand it. It happens on both the hi and lo settings. It doesn't happen all of the time but when it does it continues until the heater is turned off. As many people who have had this problem, i'd think something should be done to fix the problem before it cause a more serious problem. When it happens it gets hot fast. One time when i noticed it was getting hot before i could get it turned of it got so hot i could hardly stand it. Fortunately i was not in heavy traffic or the reaction to it could have caused an accident. This has happened both while the vehicle was stationary and while driving down the road. It has happened in all sorts of weather conditions.

While stopped at a stop sign, i began to accelerate when i heard a 'pop' and the seat tilted back, startling me.a metal bracket on the front-left side of the driver's seat has broken and the seat now shifts back and forth!

I am the original owner of the 2004 pilot. Vehicle has always been well kept and maintained with honda dealer.wife was driving when drivers seat started feeling hot like a burn on her back. Started smelling something burning.she pulled over and got out of vehicle.the back part of the seat was smoking and smoldering soimmediately turned off the seat heater. Got the fire out and back part of leather has a brown scorch mark and leather cracked.the smell lasted for hours.left the windows opened all night and left vehicle parked outside of the garage for fear of fire again.honda needs to look into this.i searched on the internet to find this is not an isolated incident.this is dangerous to think what could happen if not able to get out of the vehicle so quickly.

The driver's seat frame sheared off on the front bar, left side. There was no outside influential causal effect for this to happen, it just broke.the seat rocks back and forth while driving, a huge safety concern. Looking at certain websites (http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2003/honda/pilot/10348948.aspx read the comments at the bottom of the page), this seems to problematic among 2003 - 2006 honda pilots. When is honda going to do a recall?other similar nhtsa complaints:odi id number : 10348948odi id number : 10372456odi id number : 10336280odi id number : 10442043

Extreme hot spot in driver's side front seat when the seat heater is turned on for more that 3 minutes.

2004 honda pilot; drivers side seat heater catches on fire; fuse never blown.

The right side of the driver's seat suddenly became very hot when the seat heater was turned on.it got so hot that i could feel it burning my skin through my jeans.after i turned it off there was a slightly acrid burning smell in the car.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While accelerating and braking, the driver's seat unintentionally moved forward and backwards. Spreen honda (25050 redlands blvd, loma linda, ca 92354, (909) 799-7070) was contacted, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the mounting bracket fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

While driving approximately 35 mph down a city street, the drivers seat began to move- specifically began to shift backwards upon acceleration. Upon acceleration, the seat leans back away from the steering wheel significantly. Inspection by mechanic showed the seat brackets have sheered off detaching the front left corner from the seat frame.

When the consumer is in the front seatthe head restraint tilts forward, causing the consumer's head to lean forward. Consumer is 5'3," and says head restraint cannot be adjusted any lower.the dealer has no remedy or suggestions for this problem.

Drivers heated seat caught the seat on fire.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the heated seat control for the drivers seat malfunctioned and whenever activated, it would burn the contacts legs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was called but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Seat warmer burned a hole in drivers seat while i was driving the vehicle.it is a very cold day here and i have lots of layers on so i did not feel the burn for a while.when i felt it burn me and smelled the leather burning i shut off the seat warmers.the dealer tells meit will cost $800 to be replaced.yikes - what if the seat warmer accidentally gets turned on when i am outside my vehicle - when it is below zero outside i warm up my car for about 20 minutes -will my car catch on fire?

I have a 2004 honda pilot exthe driver's seat right side gets extremely hot when the seat heater is turned on. There has not been any injury or accident due to this issue but i have seen where it has online during my research of this problem. I am trying to be proactive and remedy a potential problem before it becomes a hazard.

2004 honda pilot driver's side seat heater gets extremely hot and will burn skin.major safety issue.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard on several occasions. The brake warning lamp and the abs warning lamp did not illuminate each time the failure recurred. The contact had to slowly release the brake pedal from the floor and lightly depress the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that the brakes failed to work while in reverse. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic, traction control system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

I was approaching a light where a vehicle was moving but suddenly stopped because of traffic ahead.when i applied my brakes, the brake when immediately to the floorboard and there was a click.my car did not slow down but slid directly into the car in front of me causing front end damage to my car.my rate of speed was 25-30 miles per hour.

Upon taking off at the stop light i accelerated to 35 miles an hour then changed lanes as i was nearing my destination ,the car sped out of control and reached speeds over 65 miles an hour,i stood on the brake and stepped on the emergency brakes while steering the vehicle away from other vehicles, the emergency brakes stopped the vehicle, i had a new ignition switch put in at a cost to me of 700.dollars six month in the fall of 2013..this was a most dangerous incident, people must know this., i tried to re[port it online to nhtsa it said ''25 '' complaints only.???

Several incidents of gas pedal sticking upon acceleration. On may 14, 2009, i informed honda dealership and they did a fuel induction cleaning service.however the problem continued. Then on november 10, 2009, i informed the honda dealer that gas pedal continued to stick and it was hard t push the pedal also. Dealership cleaned throttle body and plate.this problem continues and i have seen on customer honda websites that this problem is widespread. My wife and i are both in our 70's and are worried about an accident occurring because of the gas pedal sticking. There should be a recall.

This vehicle from original purchase has had a wheel vibration that seems to be incorrectable by dealer.i believe it is a defect from the manufacture honda.the vehicle has also needed brake rotors resurfaced at less than 20,000 miles and is currently waiting for parts to have two tie rods replaced.

While driving at any speed consumerheard a noisecoming from the rear ofvehicle when braking.service mechanic informed the consumer that they were aware of the problem and not to be alarmed.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving at speeds of 35 mph and applying the brakes to approach a traffic stop, the brakes did not engage. The contact immediately shifted into a lower gear as the vehicle proceeded through the traffic stop, barely avoiding a crash. The dealer performed a diagnostic and found the master cylinder had failed. The master cylinder was replaced by the dealer however; the contact stated the repair did not address the failure. The dealer was unable to locate the exact cause of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 29000.

04 honda pilot master cylinder slow leak causing brake warning light to show on instrument panel.have only used honda fluid. Have seen that honda is recalling 05 to 07 odyssey and acura rl vehicles for this problem.04 pilot should be included.

In approximately early 2006, i noticed the front wheels would shimmy when i applied the brakes at higher speeds.typically it would occur as i was driving down steeper grades in the mountains.i brought this to the attention of the honda dealer in april 2006 when the vehicle had 35,418 miles.the honda dealer dismissed it and said it was probably due to the front wheel still wanting to provide power while the brakes were applied.consequently, the brake system checked out fine during their inspection.unfortunately, the problem still persists and is getting worse.i've also now noticed the problem when i drive on flatter surfaces as well.the problem is most noticeable when stopping at speeds over 50 mph and is even more pronounced when driving down hills.my concern at this point is that the vehicle will become unstable because of the excessive shimmy that occurs in the front wheels while braking at higher speeds or on an incline.

2004 honda pilot shakes when you brake on the highway going over 50 mph. The steering wheel also shakes when you go around a curve at 40 mph or more.

When the brakes were applied the consumer heard a thump or knocking noise in the rear of the vehicle.as of 9/10/04 the vehicle has not been repaired. *tc

Vehicle goes into a rolling stop and slides when the brakes are applied.this could result in an accident. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.

While going at about 20 mph in light rain, car in front of me broke suddenly causing me to hit the brakes. Upon stepping on the brakes, i heard a clicking sound.the car kept on rolling and did not stop.i tried moving left onto a turning lane to avoid hitting the car in front. The car skidded off the median, and car jumped the median without losing velocity.the car wound up on incoming traffic, at which point a car collided with me resulting in injuries to the that driver and myself.problem is similar to complaint on file odi id number : 10117818.problem will be reported to honda as a possible defect.

While drivingbetween 5 to 10 mph and applying the brakesfront brakes made a loud noise likegrinding. Dealershipinspected vehicle three times, but could not duplicate or correct the problem.

While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle and vehicle vibrated uncontrollably.consumer wasable to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Severe brake shuddering and steering shake when braking from highway speeds (without engaging abs).resurfaced rotors, problem persists and has magnified.

2004 honda pilot shakes when you brake on the highway going over 50 mph. The steering wheel also shakes when you go around a curve at 40 mph or more.

Suddenly car started making bad noise from engine. I went tostore to fix it. They saying its factory recall and we can't fix it. I didn't find any information from your website. Also it's very risky. I suppose to drive my car from michigan to virginia but the auto technican told me wil be risk it's will stop your wheel and you will in big accident. Sears auto didn't fix my car. They refer me to go honda dealer for recall issue. Please advice me. Thanks

Steering wheel shake. Bounces in hand. Cabin noise/vibration.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot.the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a load noise emitted from the vehicle when the steering wheel was turned.the vehicle was taken to dealer, who stated that the power steering pump seals failed and reservoir was clogged. As a result, the power steering pump and reservoir needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of this failure.the approximate failure mileage was 134,505.

2004 honda pilot.steering wheel vibration at speeds 75 mph. Can't be remedied with balance of tires. Many pilot owners are complaining about the same issue.

We have been having problems with the steering wheel getting locked. We have to regularly take a part off of the steering wheel and push a screw driver in the space until the steering wheel unlocks. This happened too often. There is no reason for this to happen. We do the usual: place foot on brake, turn wheels, make sure gear is in place, etc. But the wheel stays locked.

When getting work done by licensed mechanic, i was told that there was a problem with the rear frame being soo rusted that the shock absorber was not attached because there was nothing left to attach it to. I was told they couldn't fix it and i should consider getting rid of it.

Tie rod broke causing loss of control which resulted in rollover accident when traveling at highway speeds

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving speeds ranging from approximately 25 to 55 mph, the vehicle began pulling to the right. The vehicle changed lanes within seconds. The contact had to use extreme force to steer the vehicle back into the correct lane. The failure caused the tires to wear before the normal mileage. The dealer replaced the tires at 27,000 miles due to the extreme wear. The steering in the vehicle was repaired by two mechanics; however,the failure continued to occur. The vin, number of cylinders, and engine size are not available. The current and failure mileage was 33,000.

I purchased a 2004 honda pilot and ever since we have owned it we have a problem with vibration at speed approaching and over 65mph. We have had it to the dealer two times and the have offere no solution and taken the stance that it is the characteristic of the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While making a left turn at approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,333.

The paint started peeling about a year and a half ago (oct, '09) on the right passenger door of my 2004 midnight blue pearl honda pilot, at first in such a small area i considered its cause to be the occasional 'flying rock ding'.then it stated peeling on the right rear fender approximately a year ago, and i began to take more notice.about three months ago it started peeling off in large sheets on multiple areas on the car (two passenger doors, rear fender, tailgate).i contacted american honda, and although the local agent admitted that there was a problem with the midnight blue pearl paint mixture used on the 2004 odysseys (and hence, the extended warranty on that color paint on the odysseys), there was "no bulletin" on the honda pilots and therefore, nothing would be done.

The noise in our car has progressive gotten worse and then we started having electrical issues with our locks and lights in our car.we finally found out that the door sensor on the driver side door was no longer being "turn-off" as it should be.this is apparently because the door is slowing separating from the car.not noticeable from the outside.the worse symptom is when making right turns the doors would automatically unlock.this seemed pretty scary thinking the doors might open.

My 2004 honda pilots floorboards are soaked when i took it to johnson city honda they said they have never seen it before and that was the first of january then i looked at an auto club that had a forum about leaks in honda pilots there where four different places they had found leaks and after having them fixed still had soaked floor boards i have a daughtershe is fourteen months who rides in this vehicle and right after i found the leak she got sick for the first time since she was born and has been sick three times since december and so has my wife andi got sick for the first time last year i had a bacteria infection and bronchitis and i got sick again two days ago after driving it so now its just sitting in the driveway my wife and i alternate driving the 1996 honda accord the whole reason we bought the pilot was because we where planning on starting a family and wanted our daughter to be safe everytime it rains the floor boards get more wet the people on the forum had a honda pilot service bulletin that stated honda has known about this problem for a long time in the a-pillar but have found several other ones i am so irritated that i ran out in two inches of snow to get my registration at ten o clock at night please help me!

Steering wheel shake. Bounces in hand. Cabin noise/vibration.

Rumble strip noise at 35 to 40 mile per hour. Taken it to dealer several times.tech has heard it. Tried to tell me it was windshield molding. Will not do anything about this problem. I have 2 hondas, they will be my last purchase from honda.

Wind buffeting, severe at speeds greater than 35 mph with rear windows down.

Front and side motor mounts on 2004 honda pilot need replacement after only 89k miles of city driving.

Water leaking into front driver and passenger floor.

Every time it rains even if car is not moved, it leaks to floorboards of drivers side and passenger side. Honda pilot is free from any wrecks or damage.

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.

While on the 605nfreeway close to the 10 freewaysplit our entire sunroof which the glass and cover ditached from our vehicle and flew off. Luckily the car behind was not hit from what i see in the recording but we can't see if it flew on the other side of the freeway. My children were seating in the middle row and small debri hit their face. We pulled over to the emergency side of the freeway to check damage. All that's left from the sunroof is the glue.

Water leaks in every time it rains and gets both front carpets wet.honda denies the problem; i know i'm not along because others can be found on the web. I also know that this is a body seem failure but honda wants to charge you hundreds because it's out of warranty.

Rear spoiler (with 3rd tail light and washer nozzle) fell offwhile driving

There is a audible vibration in my '04 honda pilot when i drive at about 1400 rpm.it sounds like a strong wind noise, like some sort of cover vibrating.it is intermittent.once the rpm goes beyond 1600rpm, these vibrations rarely happen.i took the car to the dealer and they replaced the entire exhaust line, including the catalytic converter.the vibrations continue to happen.the vibration seems to come from the underbelly of the car, right in front of the passenger compartment.

Severe corrosion appeared around the vehicle's front windshields and i am very concerned that this will loosen the adhesive and cause the windshield to come loose unexpectedly.the corrosion is clearly a manufacture defect since it came from the inside of the windshield frame and there is no external damage to it and windshield has never been replaced.

I took my 2004 honda pilot for service today and during the inspection the honda dealer found that the front engine mount and the passenger side engine mount had both failed. The engine mounts should last the entire life of the car. It is a non-moving/non-wearing part. I read several websites where people complained about the honda pilot's engine mounts failing.this problem seems to be a failure in engineering and should be corrected by honda.your assistance is appreciated.

Major rear end corrosion.frame & where rear end connects to body.told by 2 body shops & an auto mechanic to stop driving.the back end could drop out.

Accident on the freeway the car sped out of control hit the center divider.front and side air bags went off! the steering wheel airbags scarred the inside od my wrist.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear suspension became severely rusted and corroded. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Went to get a oil change for my car at an auto repair shop and the tech showed me the rust on the sub frame, especially around the rear mount. The rust went through the frame and there is a big hole around the driver side rear mount. I was told this happened to some other honda pilot.

2004 honda pilot - purchased a brand new vehicle from the dealer that i am referring toin this complaint - the problem: a serious water leak problem on passenger side floor. It has gone through warranty work within first 10000 miles but the dealer could not find the water leakage problem after 8 hours of work in their body shop. The vehicle experiences a severe water leak problem in to the passenger floor every winter season (in pacific northwest, rainy season is the winter season) ever since the warranty work (that they could not find any root cause) was done in 2004. I recently called the same dealer and they said it is out of warranty and i need to pay a considerable deposit even for the dealer service department to take a look at something that they could not fix back in 2004 as a warranty work. With this serious interior water leak condition, the vehicle starts to smell bad inside and takes a lot of effort (my own time in every winter) to soak up water off the carpet floor inside of my pilot every time it rained. I am not sure what the extend of the residual damage it may have on my vehicle that i cannot visibly see where the leak is coming into inside of the vehicle but it certainly will bring down the value of my honda pilot in case i want to trade or sell.this is totally unacceptable situation for the honda pilot owners to tolerate. I need to go out there and soak up more water out of my pilot after i submit this complaint.

Floor on driver side and passenger side is soak.

2004 honda pilot driver side rear subframecrossmember rusted and falling apart.started to rust around 2010 then worst at 2019. Only the driver side is rusted and bad. The passenger side has no issues.

Our pilot front passenger floor gets soaking wet when it rains!our car is parked in a driveway and stationary. After a rainstorm is when we find the soaked carpeting on the passenger side of the car. The water seeps under the passenger seat where mold can form. The seats are difficult to remove and the area can't be vacuumed effectively. There seems to be either faulty harness plugs or another area in front tire flaps that the company didn't seal resulting in soaking wet carpets that can show signs of mold. I have very bad allergies and this is not acceptable. I also have my children, grandchildren and sometimes great grandchildren in this car and i'm afraid that any mold could compromise our health! why isn't honda taking care of this issue when there are literally hundreds of complaints online concerning this issue? we have been having this issue for the last three years and it's getting ridiculous. There are hundreds if not thousands of this same complaint online!

We first noticed in oct. 2012 that the carpet and mat floor boards on both the front driver and passenger sides of our car were wet with water.it is now dec. 2012 and the problem has worsened. The wet carpet is causing a mildew smell in our car which we cannot get rid of, as the carpets are getting wetter each time it rains. The car also fogs up constantly due to the inside moisture, making visibility extremely difficult. Once the temperature drops the wet floors are sure to freeze, thus causing another hazard: slippery feet near the break and accelerator. It is reasonable to suppose that there will be rust and eventual deterioration if the problem is not fixed. There seems to be a structural problem with the car on both sides where there is water dripping in from possibly the wheel well or right above the wheel well.in looking on line, we see several honda pilots and ridgelines with exactly the same problem, improper structural seals breaking down and causing water to drip onto the floorboards of the car. Honda is aware of the problem (we called our dealership) but will only fix it if the car is still under warranty. Seeing that this is a safety issue, and a known common structural problem with the car, it would seem to me that honda should fix the problem.

The body where it attaches to rear subframe has rusted through.there are 4 mounting locations and on my 2004 pilot one mounting point is completely rusted through causing subframe to be hanging without proper support. The problem was found when vehicle had 218,675 miles.

The rear hatch has to be lifted manually and held up at all times or it will crash down on you with the full weight of the hatch.i had to use both of my hands to get it opened.i had to physically hold it up to access anything in the back.it's extremely heavy.i was worried it would come crashing down on my back, head or arm, causing serious injury.the vehicle was parked, no engine running.this is not a remote open hatch.

I and my family have been loyal honda owners since 1984. In those 25 years we have purchased 8 honda automobiles. Until recently the service and support provided by honda and its dealers has been exceptional. That was all until our most recent vehicle, a 2004 honda pilot. It is a vehicle my wife and i love but one that has had a high level of irritating small problems. The latest problem involves the mounting structure for the rear license plate. The metal holding the two welded on mounting nuts is so thin that after several years of vibrating the metal backing simply breaks away. In seeking a repair to the problem my local honda dealer had no clue as to how to repair the problem and his only remedy was to send me to a local retail body shop for a $234.00 repair. My local dealer indicates he was not able to obtain repair support from the factory because these problems are due to 'the use of heavy license plate holders'.in response to that defense let me state the following:1.research on the internet quickly reveals that the honda pilots have had this problem for several years. Dozens of honda owners have had the same problem.2.honda regional representatives have accepted responsibility in some cases and not in others.3.the 'heavy license plate frame' being blamed is an item supplied by the dealer at time of purchase and does not represent an extra heavy burden.4.the license plate has vibrated upon closing the rear hatch from day one of purchase. It is the nature of the design using only two mounting points.5.the fact that the license plate and frame can suddenly fall from the vehicle and bounce into the following traffic represents a safety hazard which honda should have warned owners of when they first discovered this problem.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. An independent mechanic stated that the frame was rusted and the axle fell through. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000.

One of the two nuts that hold on the rear license plate onto the car sheared off due to normal usage, i.e. Normal closing of the rear door.the two nuts are tack welded directly to the thin body metal and apparently the repeated shock of closing the rear door can cause metal fatigue and the nuts to shear off with the body metal, resulting the license becoming unsecured to the vehicle.potential safety hazard since if the owner does not notice the first failure, the metal fatigue will be accelerated by the additional torque stress and failure of the second nut could occur while the car is in motion.multiple incidents of this failure have been reported on the internet blogs since 2007.

My 2004 honda pilot started to leak water in both passenger and driver side. Both the passenger and driver carpet is getting soak and wet. I took it to david mcdavid honda dealer, at irving, tx. They could not figure out where the water is coming from . They want to keep the car for an entire day to see what causing this issue. They want to charge $99.00 per hour. (very expensive option...i would say).i went online, there are hundreds of people seems to having the same issue with water leakage with honda pilot. I am trying my best to keep the car dry but my concern is that water leakage might cause to get mold inside the car, which is major health hazard. I already saw the rust under the carpet( some part of carpet look red rust spot). Was there a recall on that issue? is honda treating this problem as a structural defect? thanks.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the door handles had sharp metal paint chips that fractured, causing the metal to penetrate under the finger nails of anyone opening or exiting the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the door handles on all four of the doors. The dealer paid half of the expenses and the contact paid the remaining balance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who informed the dealer to perform the repairs at a discounted price and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 102,000.

While driving over a bridge expansion joint i heard a loud bang, the abs and vtm 4 lights came on ,and it started having a severe vibration . The rear uni body frame ,for the rear sub frame, mounting points pulled out of the frame. The rearward sub frame had dropped down about 6 - 8 inches. The inside of the frame has rusted away, on the inside.

2004 honda pilot - inside compartment water leak.for 2 years we have had water coming in the front foot wells.we have had the car looked at by different dealerships and private repair shops.the dealerships said it was the windshield, which we have replace twice, and the private repair shop sealed all areas that come into the car.i've call honda corporation twice and have complained.they said that they haven't had enough calls on this problem to make it a recall.there are plenty of people on line (honda.org) that have complained about the same problem.most people don't realize that the water is coming in until the carpets are soaked.

Rust found on all doors of a year old honda pilot.

Rear strut mount on frame is torn, when driving and hit small bumps makes a clunk noise.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 20 to 40 mph the front of the vehicle shudders violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times but they were not able to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 125,000.

When ever i hit the brakes on my 2004 honda pilot exl there is a thumpping noise.i have complained to the dealer about it and he says that is normal.i have researched on the web and there are severral people complaining about the same problem.

Rinsing with water of the undercarriage after exposure to salted roads after snowfall (routine practice) i noticed flakes of rust beneath the rear of the vehicle.i crawled under the vehicle to observe extensive corrosion of the cross member that the rear suspension struts are attached to. The rear driver side area where the strut is connected is corroded to the extent where the mount is partially eaten away and a large hole has formed. The other strut mounting area is charting the same course and is substantially corroded. Should a strut disconnect from the vehicle a loss of control would occur. The approximate mileage of the vehicle is 107000.no other parts of vehicle appear to be corroded to a level approaching the rear. I will look at the front end to inspect more closely for corrosion damage and to take pictures. Vehicle was parked (stationary) when the corrosion was observed.

Driving onover railroad tracks and heard loud clunk . Control was a major issue after.when i stopped the vehicle to inspect , i saw the following. Both rear wheels tilted inward at the top. I inspected underneath to find the rear sub-frame anchors had pulled through the uni-body.called the manufacture and no assistance due to mileage and age and living in a salt belt state. Other manufacturers are recalling vehicles for frame rust issues . This is basically the frame of this vehicle.....and the overall condition otherwise is great. This should not happen!

I had a very serious mechanical failure after hitting a bump on a dirt road only going 25 mph.all 4 of the rear axle mounts failed causing the rear of the vehicle to drop and the tires to spread.this could have been very dangerous if i was going faster or hit the bump on the highway.we had been noticing a clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle but couldn't figure out what it was.so, perhaps one or two for the mounts had all ready failed before this final failure.we bought this vehicle new in 2004 and it has never been in any accident nor driven off road.it is a michigan car so it has been exposed to road salt perhaps contributing to the rusting of the mounts.but, under no circumstance should this occur.after doing an internet search i was only able to find two other instances of this happening.as these vehicles get older more may happen if it is a design flaw.

Started at approx. 70,000 miles.car shutters/vibrates (as though going over a soft rumble strip) when going approx. 45 mph.stops once i let off gas or accelerate.initially happened only once in a while.now it happens consistently.

Drivers rear strut metal fatigue failure at knuckle caused shock absorber to drop and slice wheel.

Rear mounting points for rear suspension subframe rusted out, allowing the subframe to become detached at two of four mounting points.subframe rotated down until stopped by exhaust system, detaching wiring for anti lock braking system.failure occurred while driving on secondary road at 40-50 mph.

Rear suspension cross member support rusts out due to design.over time water is thrown from tire and rests in the support nut area.over time rust builds up and the support breaks through the rear cross member.no way for the water to escape.i am supplying one picture of my car showing where rust has started.two additional pictures are from the shop fixing my car for another issue showing another customer with the same issue, but much worse.you cannot buy the cross member due to how the car is made.so the fix is to cut out the rust and weld in a new support.the car shop will rust proof and put a water resistant foam over the new support nut ensuring the rust will not return.my cost of this repair for both sides is just shy of $2000.my opinion is this is a factory design flaw that should be addressed by honda.no recalls for this issue exist, and you are talking about the back end support potentially collapsing as you are driving.the issue was caught by the transmission shop doing other work on 12/18/2018.they just fixed the other customer's pilot (2004) with the same issue (pictures i attached) and had the foresight to look at my 2004 pilot.so for safety reasons i have no choice but to have them apply the same fix.

Accident on the freeway the car sped out of control hit the center divider.front and side air bags went off! the steering wheel airbags scarred the inside od my wrist.

My 2004 honda pilot has a continuous vibrating problem at 75 mph.several solutions have been attempted, but nothing fixes this problem.

Rear end suports totally fell out from rust

At speeds exceeding 70 mph there is a vibration which can be felt through the steering wheel, gas pedal, and at times the floor of the whole vehicle.this usually occurs at 73-74mph.after repeated services and balancing of tires the dealership took the tires to perform a road force test.this ruled out the tires causing the problem.after the 4th attempt to correct the vibration a honda case manager said that it could be a "characteristic of the vehicle".this was not mentioned by the sales person at the time of purchase and i believe it is a defect in the suspension or drivetrain.i found many others have had this complaint. See www.honda-pilot.org under forums then sustained vibrations at speeds over 70mph.the service person said this was not a safety issue but i would disagree.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise. Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear axle was detached. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 08790702. The manufacturer referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Ignition.i am unable to get my key to turn in the ignition to turn the vehicle on.sometimes i cannot even get my key to go all the way in as well.stationary.

Went to go trade my car in and i was told that the car-fax is showing a potential odometer rollback indicated, i have made a few calls and i am not getting any help. I am very concerned and would like some help with this please thank you.

On-board diagnostic system information code p0740 on 10/24/2009 at 110,326 miles and again on 09/15/2011 at 162,313 miles. Dealer replaced 4th gear pressure switch at ~$265 each occurrence. Transmission replacement was also a proposed option.this is a widespread problem which is demonstrated after warranty expiration and there is no honda recall or technical service bulletin that addresses this. Buyers rarely receive financial assistance from honda. The recall no. P30 does not cover all the vehicles that exhibit this problem. Transmission failure during operation would likely cause injury to both person and property.

Malfunction lamp is on and airbag light coming on when hooked up to a device it said nothing was wrong for the maintence light to be on then the malfunction lamp came on.it was stationary

Frame and structure tends to shake and make noise whenever vehicle is driven at about 50 mph. The noise sounds like a helicopter over the vehicle. The consumer was told that was how the vehicle was designed.

The 2004 honda pilot had a recall notice affecting the ignition (nhtsa reference #12v573000). My key was able to be removed without the vehicle being in park. The exact symptoms of the recall. I checked with honda and they said my vehicle was already fixed. I took it in and they did fix the car, but claimed it had nothing to do with the recall. Either there is a secondary issue that needs to be addressed or they are being less than truthful. I had to pay over $500 for what i believe should have been covered under the recall.

Odometer fraud, this vehicle was auctioned on mar 14,2017 with odometer reading 222,805m and sold to second owner by tampering the odometer to 122,927 on apr 17,2017. I purchased this honda pilot on sep 23,2017 with the odometer reading 125,715. I have not registered the vehicle to dmv, this need to investigate and seeking help to get out of this deal. I tried calling odometer fraud services 202-366-4761 but no one is receiving my call.

Convertor spitting metal which lead to my transmission going bad.

Hasn't been in an accident that i know of. Just bought it in march of 2017.

While driving my honda pilot i noticed the mileage was reading more then i went. I'm not sure how to go about this but i think this is unfair.,

While driving on the german autobahn i accelerated from 65 mph to pass at which point the engine revved beyond anticipated response for accelerator pressure.i removed my foot from the accelerator, but speed and engine rpm continued to increase.cruise control was not engaged, but i re-verified by toggling the switch to off (unlighted), while applying brakes.brakes 'fought' against continued acceleration for approximately 10 seconds before i recovered authority over brakes and accelerator.estimated maximum speed for the duration of the incident was 85-90 mph.i drove the remainder of the trip (approx 100 miles) without further incident, and without attempting to use cruise control.vehicle is currently at a certified honda mechanic's shop for evaluation.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. When the driver of the vehicle engaged the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated into the store window causing bricks to fall off of the building. The vehicle was towed to a honda dealer who stated that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. There were no prior warnings or failures. The failure mileage and current mileages were 102600.

Tachometer surges upward but the vehicle doesn't go any faster and i am not pressing the accelerator.then some times it will drop dramatically.first visit dealer said could not duplicate, second trip they replaced egr valve.it is better but still does not drive like a new vehicle.

The accelerator pedal gets stuck during the stops and also when brake is applied. This happens at all the stop signs, traffic lights and even during driving.

Accelerator pedal sticks.has stuck since it was bought from dealer.was taken to deal to get fixed, but dealer claimed it did not find anything.have since found out this is a well known about issue.http://www.piloteers.org/forums/14-problems/10677-04-sticky-accelerator-pedal.html.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the throttle assembly was replaced because it would continuously become stuck. The throttle assembly made it difficult to accelerate due to the accelerator becoming stuck. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,761updated 08/19/13

2004 honda pilot developed problems with sudden acceleration, braking and the steering vibrates.*mrwhile exiting the highway the consumer noticed that the brakes were not responding as they normally did.the steering wheel also vibrated violently and the rpm's went up between 1800 and 2100.the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem.

Gas pedal sticks in honda pilot .progressively worse since we bought the car new.now sticks every time you press even while stopping at stop signs or lights. Thrusts forward.tried to repair 4 times since 20k miles by replacing cleaning throttle body. Now 80k miles. Honda refuses to fix.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the brakes were applied and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. In addition, the front wheel drive engaged independently and caused the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. The brake pedal was then engaged with extreme pressure to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure and current mileages were 187,400.

The accelerator sometimes freezes and i cannot press it down.when i press very hard it releases and goes too fast from the stop position.i was in the school zone stopped when i tried to start again, it froze.the guard was trying to make me go, i was trying but pedal was frozen.when i pushed very hard, it went very fast from stop.the cop saw me clocked me and gave me a $360.00 ticket.i tried to explain the problem.did not believe me.this has happened several times but never this bad.i have sent to the shop and was told it was the throttle body.

The consumer's vehicle accelerated and made it impossible to stop.the consumer pulled into a parking lot struck a concrete barrier, and knocked a pole down.the consumer had to turn the key off in order to stop the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck and the failure progressed for years. The contact had to apply force and then slowly maneuver the accelerator pedal to lift back into place. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer twice and they cleaned the throttle body, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v35300 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

I've been having problem with the sticky accelerator pedal since i purchased it.the first time that the problem occurred was at 19k miles. The accelerator pedal got so bad on the highway i had to pull to the right side to prevent from causing an accident because the accelerator pedal got stuck and it could not accelerate.the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership.i was informed that there is a problem with the throttle.the dealership replaced the throttle at least 5 times and also cleaned it but made it worst.the last time that the dealership replaced the throttle was in april 7, 2008 and again i am having the same problem.i've called the manufacturer and was informed that there really is not much they can do at this point.i refused to pay for something that is only a temporary fix and would like some resolution to the problem.it is obvious that there is a problem and i am asking for this to be recalled.my vehicle is not the only one that is having the same problem.i've gone to the honda pilot forum and read that i am not alone.i really am asking nhtsa to consider a recall for the honda pilot.yes, i understand that i did not experience an accident nor injuries but i believe that a near accident should warrant a recall.thank you!

Dt*:the contact stated after backing out of the driveway, the vehicle was put in drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed multiple times.when the vehicle responded it surged forward.the accelerator pedal continued to stick.at 1034 miles, the dealership determined the pedal was sticking and cleaned the throttle body.the dealership stated the manufacturer was making an upgrade for the component.when the upgrade was available, it was installed.two months later the accelerator pedal started sticking again.the dealership replaced the gasket and cleaned the throttle body at 3395 miles.the vehicle worked properly in warmer conditions.the accelerator pedal began sticking while driving 9 months after the previous repair.the throttle body was cleaned again, the mechanic stated the vehicle was not repaired, but the vehicle was to be taken home.the vehicle began to accelerate on a bridge and the contact had to drive in oncoming traffic to avoid hitting other vehicles.when the vehicle was off the bridge, the contact depressed the brake pedal and turned the ignition off.the mechanic from the dealership retrieved the vehicle from that location and determined it took 2 feet to stop the vehicle.a new throttle body was installed.the manufacturer determined it was an environmental problem and the throttle body would have to be cleaned every 15,000 miles.the throttle body had been replaced twice in 16,000 miles.in an effort to improve the vehicle, a new cable was installed to the throttle body 2 days ago, although there are no current problems.

Cruise control buttons on steering wheel are not lighted and are the only way to engage the cruise control. I was driving and trying to find the right button to engage when i ran onto the shoulder of the road, luckly there was no wreck. I think this is a safety hazard trying to find the right button in the dark is distracting from the driving process.

Front passenger window shattered overnight during drop in temperature from 30f to 0f.no visible blemish or damage to window prior to window explosion.no indication of vandalism.

Drivers side back powered window does not work. It went down automatically and does not go up while driving automatically.almost caused a car crash.

The dealer had a sun roof installed as part of the purchase price.it has had multiple problems ranging from vibration noise at low speed to excessive wind noise and also electrical problems. Perhaps honda should stop putting in sun roofs if the car isn't designed to accomadate one.

The consumer purchased a new vehicle with an aftermarket sunroof which was installed by an aftermarket shop. The dealership told the consumer that the sun roof was a legitimate option. He had been lied to and now the owner feels this the vehicle is unsafe because it leaks when it rains and when going through the car wash. The dealership will not take the vehicle off the road and the owner feels that he is not getting anywhere even after talking to the manufacturer.provide further details.

In may 2013 i received a letter stating that the sunroof had a defect.claim #[xxx] was opened and i was directed to s & c in hiawatha (319-393-2591) and on may 31, 2013, i took my vehicle in for the recall. The sunroof started to leak when it rained so i had it checked by safelite auto glass who inspected the drain tubes and confirmed they were not clogged. I tried to contact s & c to correct the issue with the webasto sunroof and the business was closed. I contacted webasto to see if they could confirm that the service center (s & c) had actually replaced the sunroof. Webasto directed me to the next nearest service center, mid iowa truck & upholstery, 1628 s. Duff avenue, ames, ia 50010 (515-232-4343) which is 2-hours away and webasto could not guarantee that the service call would be covered under the warranty.when driving the vehicle you can hear an increase in the air coming through the sunroof. I frequently transport my granddaughter and i'm concerned that the glass may come out of its frame as stated in the recall.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving 70 mph, a loud bang sound emitted from the vehicle and the wheels seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 207,584.

Steering wheel shake. Bounces in hand. Cabin noise/vibration.

I am the original owner of a 2004 honda pilot. We were driving down the highway about 65 mph and had what we thought was a blowout. Huge bang and thud. We went to put the spare on and saw that the rim had split in two right down the center groove, with two fist size holes on each side. The dealer said i must have hit something big, but i was in the car and know that we didn't. Dealer said that he would cover it just this once and put a new rim and two new tires on the car. Dealer said that he was sending the rim back to honda. Dealer said he had never seen anything like it in the 25 years of working with cars. I have never heard of a rim splitting in two and i know that if i was driving there would have been an accident.

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