2019 Honda Pilot transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Sep 2, 202691,670 miNJElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The contact was informed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors were replaced. The contact became aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 21-010, NHTSA ID Number: 10187008 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Equipment, Power Train). The contact called…

   NHTSA complaint #11761593 · source
2. Filed Aug 20, 2026124,000 miMSEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the engine light was illuminated. The transmission emission message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was associated with DTC: P0777. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who recommended a transmission flush. After the transmission flush the vehicle failed to shift from second to third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and another transmission flush was recommended and…

   NHTSA complaint #11758192 · source
3. Filed Aug 9, 2026DESuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Ön teker sağ ve sol teker bağlantı yerleri sübvansiyon bağlantı yerleri aşırı paslanma var. tesadüfen gördüm arabam 61500 mile

   NHTSA complaint #11755761 · source
4. Filed Jul 22, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   * Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) – Southeastern Honda: Shortly after purchase, the CMBS repeatedly slammed on emergency brakes without cause, incorrectly flagging adjacent or oncoming vehicles as collision threats. I presented video and photo evidence to Southeastern Honda. The Service Manager dismissed the hazard, telling me I "just have to learn how to drive the car with these driver assist features." Fearing an accident, I was forced to permanently disable the…

   NHTSA complaint #11752115 · source
5. Filed Jun 17, 2026MSTransmission & Drivetrain

   Driving to work and, all of a sudden, the dashboard lights flicker and the car says the transmission has issues. The car advises us to pull over out of the highway. This was driving to work. The car completely stops working. The dealer says the transmission is dead. this is a car that is a 2019 Honda Pilot. 7 years old. It was bought through Honda and serviced at Honda. The Transmission should not go out this early. We also purchased a 2019 Honda Odyssey in May 2023. In…

   NHTSA complaint #11744829 · source
6. Filed Apr 29, 2026KSTransmission & Drivetrain

   The engine is making the same clunking sound that is associated with the known connecting rod bearing issue detailed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000.

   NHTSA complaint #11734507 · source
7. Filed Apr 7, 2026NMTransmission & Drivetrain

   I own a 2019 Honda Pilot. The transmission failed and was replaced under warranty in October 2023. In March 2026, the same transmission problem occurred again and the vehicle is now not drivable. The dealership diagnosed the issue and estimated the repair cost to exceed $19,000. The manufacturer, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., opened and then closed my case (#16240409) without explanation and has not responded to repeated requests for assistance. The vehicle remains at the…

   NHTSA complaint #11729667 · source
8. Filed Apr 1, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission shudder/stutter during acceleration, most noticeable between 25-45 mph under light to moderate throttle. Issue began at approximately 10,000 miles and has persisted to the current mileage of approximately 65,000 miles. The vehicle has been taken to the Honda dealer on multiple occasions for this issue. The dealer has performed two separate transmission fluid flushes, which temporarily reduce the symptoms but do not resolve the defect. The dealer has now…

   NHTSA complaint #11728460 · source
9. Filed Mar 20, 2026NYEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   We were driving from the [XXX] Area to [XXX] in June 2024. We noticed a "Transmission Too Hot" indicator on our dash while we were driving on [XXX] in [XXX] . It was not a hot day. We pulled over because we did not want to damage our car. We were towed to Ciocca Honda in [XXX] . They ran diagnostics and determined the problem was a known issue "A23-073" and our car needed a software update. The did a fine job and got us back on the road. My concern is that this was a known…

   NHTSA complaint #11725772 · source
10. Filed Mar 19, 202699,500 miNYTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was restarted; however, the advanced safety features remained inoperable. The vehicle remained in LIMP Mode and failed to properly accelerate while driving. The contact referenced TSB: 23-0780 (Torque Converter); however, the vehicle was not associated with the TSB. The vehicle was…

    NHTSA complaint #11725624 · source
11. Filed Feb 7, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The vehicle experiences a persistent stutter/hesitation while driving, which is especially pronounced during acceleration from a stop or at low to moderate speeds. This condition occurs consistently during normal operation and is not a one-time or intermittent event. The hesitation creates a safety concern when accelerating from intersections, merging into traffic, or maintaining smooth vehicle speed. The vehicle feels as though power delivery is interrupted or unstable…

    NHTSA complaint #11716450 · source
12. Filed Jan 17, 2026WATransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving at highway speed (approximately 60 mph), my vehicle suddenly lost all propulsion and automatically shifted into Neutral without any warning. This occurred in active traffic and resulted in an immediate and dangerous loss of power. I was unable to accelerate and narrowly avoided a serious accident. Following the incident, I took the vehicle to an authorized Honda service center. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a defective Transmission Control Module…

    NHTSA complaint #11711665 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology