2025 Honda Pilot transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026OKTransmission & Drivetrain

   When I am driving my Honda sometimes will change gears "hard" or sometimes when I press the gas pedal it will hesitate and not go when I am trying to go around another car. I have had my car for less than a year and it has happened through out my ownership.

   NHTSA complaint #11769599 · source
2. Filed Sep 25, 202652,646 miVATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle recently received routine maintenance by the dealer; however, approximately one month later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and came to a complete stop. The messages “Transmission Temperature -Avoid Heavy Acceleration and High Speeds”, “Transmission System Problem”, “Apply Parking Brake When Parked”, “Emissions System Problem”, and “Power May Be Reduced - See Your Dealer”…

   NHTSA complaint #11766946 · source
3. Filed Aug 12, 2026OHElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The steering wheel became extremely difficult for my husband to turn. Power steering went out on my 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport. Numerous warnings were then displayed on the vehicle's dashboard screen, it was impossible to drive, and caused us to have to get towed. We had it towed to a Honda dealer for repair, where it was discovered that the steering wheel had more turns in one direction than the other, the shaft boot was misplaced, non-factory pins on the steering rack…

   NHTSA complaint #11756592 · source
4. Filed Jul 28, 2026RIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   On June 25, 2026 my 2025 Honda Pilot Elite (47,503 miles) upon ignition had every warning light in the system illuminate sequentially without any prior incident. I had never experienced any indication of malfunction, including warning lights or messages. The Emissions System Problem light remained illuminated on the dashboard and, after review of the Owner's Manual instructions to avoid heavy acceleration and high speed, I had the vehicle towed by AAA on a flatbed truck 75…

   NHTSA complaint #11753320 · source
5. Filed Jun 30, 202635,000 miMDDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while reversing, the automatic emergency brake unexpectedly engaged. The check engine, ABS, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The transmission failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to shift into the intended gear. Additionally, the transmission jerked while accelerating, the RPM failed to increase while accelerating. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11747345 · source
6. Filed Apr 7, 2026CAElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The power steering system software problem undriveable. The AWD failed said undriveable. Only 30k miles on it and it just locked and couldnt steering right to left in the middle of traffic. Could have caused a bad accident lycjuly my kids weren't in the car. The computer software took over completely made my car uncontrollable. Have a video of all warnings that came on.

   NHTSA complaint #11729805 · source
7. Filed Mar 22, 2026RITransmission & Drivetrain

   I contacted Honda America regarding a concern with my 2025 Pilot, which has just over 5,000 miles. The service light for the rear differential came on at the 5,000‑mile mark (I don't drive off-road, and my driving is 50/50 city/highway), even though the dealership indicated this service is not typically required until 10,000–15,000 miles. My goal was simple: confirm that there is no premature wear issue with the rear differential, and request that Honda cover the service if…

   NHTSA complaint #11726213 · source
8. Filed Mar 18, 2026RIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   On 3/16/26 I attempted to accelerate and the vehicle experienced severe "bucking" and gear hunting hesitation before losing all drive power and stalling. Following the stall, the engine would not crank or "catch" despite multiple attempts. State Police arrived as I was in an unsafe location (blind on-ramp to highway) they called their tow trucks deeming it hazardous to wait as Honda Roadside Assistance would not arrive for an estimated 60-90 minutes. It was brought to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11725274 · source
9. Filed Nov 8, 2025COSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Tonight, 11/8/2025 at 7pm MT, while traveling straight at 25-30 mph, power steering suddenly failed and vehicle reported that AWD failed with only front wheels powered. Many other failure warnings simultaneously appeared on dash (collision detection, LKAS, parking assist, etc). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My family's safety was put at risk. Sudden loss of power steering is very surprising to the driver, combined with the dash reporting a multitude…

   NHTSA complaint #11698387 · source
10. Filed Oct 27, 20258,435 miIDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH up a ramp with an incline in the rain and merging onto the freeway, the accelerator pedal was depressed down to the floorboard, but the vehicle hesitated while responding and slowly accelerated. It was unknown whether a warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that it felt like the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…

    NHTSA complaint #11695867 · source
11. Filed Sep 10, 20251,100 miSCElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle then jolted forward into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but only occurred while stopped at a traffic signal. The contact turned off the engine START/STOP feature manually. The contact stated that the vehicle was…

    NHTSA complaint #11686311 · source
12. Filed Sep 6, 2025NCElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    After driving over a railroad crossing, all driver safety systems disabled, brake system error, AWD torque distribution stopped and stated only FWD worked, and power steering stopped working. Was unable to manuever vehicle and had to ease vehicle over. Was able to stop the vehicle and shut it off. Restarted vehicle and power steering came back but other lights remained. Another few minutes went by and systems all returned to normal. This issue caused driver to lose all…

    NHTSA complaint #11685478 · 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