7.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$3,637.00
Average Mileage:
100,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace transmission (2 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful Websites About 2003 Honda Pilot torque converter is making noise
2008Oct 27
Pilot 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 103,000 miles
Honda Pilots owners have experienced the same problem.Not isolated to a certain year.Not on high mileage vehicles only.This is a major defect in Honda pilots and Honda needs to be honest about it and recall the pilot and fix the problem.To fix this problem costs a substantial amount of money and is not fair to the consumer.
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2008Jul 16
Pilot EXL-RES 3.5L
Transmission started making noise whenever it went into lockup mode. Took it to the dealer and they said it was probably a torque converter problem. They cannot replace the torque converter without losing the core value. Called American Honda to plead my case, because the power train warranty had expired, they were unable to give me any consideration. 138K miles driven in the flat lands of Illinois, hauling 4 people and a dog. One owner since new with all factory service done by the dealer!! LAST HONDA I WILL OWN. When it comes time to replace, I'll try an another brand.
Lance M.
St Charles, IL, USA
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