Does the Honda Passport have a transmission cooler?
AWD models feature a standard heavy-duty transmission cooler. The Ridgeline’s towing capabilities are impressive when properly equipped. Maximum towing capacity for 2WD models is 3,500 pounds. Maximum towing capacity for the AWD models is 5,000 pounds.
Is the Honda Passport having a transmission problem?
It appears the rumors about the Honda 9 speed transmission having major flaws are true. It’s 12:50 am, I’m sitting at a remote highway intersection with my wife and dog waiting for tow truck because our 2019 Passport with 11,000 miles won’t move due to a major transmission failure. Dash says “transmission problem, see manual”.
Why is my Honda automatic transmission not working?
Automatic transmissions in some 1999-2004 Honda models are failing well before 100,000 miles. The problem is due to a design or materials defect with the torque converter. Honda was offering “good will” repairs to some owners, but these vehicles are mostly old now so any transmission expenses are usually left to the owner.
Is the Honda Passport 6 speed or 9 speed?
ZF9 HPs are garbage and i am surprised Honda continues to use them. I would rather have the 6 speed they use in the pilot and ridgeline. It appears the rumors about the Honda 9 speed transmission having major flaws are true.
Is the Honda transmission guaranteed to keep working?
Unfortunately Honda’s transmission repairs, especially for those engines that had less than 15k miles before the recall, were not guaranteed to keep working. According to the Wheels blog on NYtimes.com:
Are there any transmission problems in a Honda?
In fact, the majority of Honda owners with transmission problems are saying the torque converter is failing and essentially burning up the transmission fluid, rendering the entire transmission useless.
When to change the transmission fluid in a Honda?
Also change it out when it becomes too dark or dirty. Another reason to change it often it, you can only change about 65% of the fluid at any one time because there is always transmission fluid left in parts like the torque converter. Never shift to reverse or park while the car is moving forward.
How does an automatic transmission work in a Honda?
Drivers with automatic transmissions don’t have a clutch and instead rely upon the torque converter to perform the same task. A torque converter is a type of fluid coupling, which allows the engine to spin somewhat independently of the transmission.
Why does my Honda Accord not shift into gear?
If your engine will rev up, but the car won’t shift into gear or move it could be a defective torque converter. In fact, the majority of Honda owners with transmission problems are saying the torque converter is failing and essentially burning up the transmission fluid, rendering the entire transmission useless.