CarComplaints.com Notes: It's worrying when the top category for 2016 Honda Pilot problems are transmission problems. Owners report jerking when accelerating. Also as the first model year of the redesigned 3rd generation Pilot, it's not a good sign.
Honda released a TSB on October 29 2016 that's possibly related. The TSB deals with a "a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch ... while driving between 20 and 60 mph" due to deteriorated transmission fluid resulting from "specific driving conditions". In the TSB, Honda states they are developing a software fix to try to keep the transmission fluid temperature within spec.
We are keeping a close eye on this defect trend because if certain driving conditions can affect transmission shifting in the first year of ownership, we'd hate to think what 10+ years will do.
While traveling through a tunnel across the Chesapeake Bay, the check engine light comes on, quickly followed by a quick flashing oil light. Pull over immediately after exiting the tunnel and turn the car off. Pop the hood, check the oil and find there is plenty. The car won't start at this point - won't even turn over! Honda dealership did not have a clue and wanted to take apart the engine piece by piece.
Had it towed to a local mechanic. He got it started but the engine is knocking with ZERO oil pressure. Only solution is to replace the engine at 105k miles! Replaced the water pump and timing belt at 103k miles. Had oil changed regularly. So disappointing that this happened on a car that should easily go 300k miles with regular maintenance. Anyone else have similar problems?
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While traveling through a tunnel across the Chesapeake Bay, the check engine light comes on, quickly followed by a quick flashing oil light. Pull over immediately after exiting the tunnel and turn the car off. Pop the hood, check the oil and find there is plenty. The car won't start at this point - won't even turn over! Honda dealership did not have a clue and wanted to take apart the engine piece by piece.
Had it towed to a local mechanic. He got it started but the engine is knocking with ZERO oil pressure. Only solution is to replace the engine at 105k miles! Replaced the water pump and timing belt at 103k miles. Had oil changed regularly. So disappointing that this happened on a car that should easily go 300k miles with regular maintenance. Anyone else have similar problems?
- Shari G., Williamsburg, US