Why does my Honda Pilot jerk when I accelerate?

Why does my Honda Pilot jerk when I accelerate?

The most common recurring issue with the Honda Pilot is transmission problems. This can be quite a serious complication to encounter. Transmission problems could cause your vehicle to jerk, speed up or slow down unexpectedly. In others, the problem can be with the transmission fluid mixing with the radiator fluid.

What are the problems with a 2004 Honda Pilot?

See all problems of the 2004 Honda Pilot . Transmission and drivetrain vehicle in motion from start up. Engine/transmission sounds as though it should shift but does not make smooth shift from 1 gear to next. Vehicle has vibration as result of transmission not making a shift up to next gear.

Why does my Honda Pilot make a grinding sound?

The contact stated that while driving 45mph the vehicle would make a grinding sound and the rpm’s would drop without warning. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed.

Why does my Honda Pilot shudder when I drive?

I purchased a 2013 Honda Pilot touring model on may 3, 2013. Over time, and now whenever I drive between 35-45 mph the car shudders and vibrates. It occurs in vcm mode and is now present whether in vcm mode or accelerating. There is no vibration thru the steering wheel. I feel it thru the car seat, back, and center storage lid.

Is the Honda Pilot AWD EX L having transmission issues?

We bought a new 2016 Honda Pilot awd ex-l in October 2016 and are experiencing some pretty serious transmission issues. The first incident happened about a month ago before the vehicle even had 900 miles on it and it has re-occurred numerous times since then and we only have 2,000 miles on it.

When did my Honda Pilot start to jerk?

At approximately 136,000 miles, I began to notice a bit of a jerk when the car shifted up. This was intermittent, and sometimes occurred between 1st and 2nd, and other times between 2nd and 3rd. Occasionally I would notice it from 3rd to 4th.

See all problems of the 2004 Honda Pilot . Transmission and drivetrain vehicle in motion from start up. Engine/transmission sounds as though it should shift but does not make smooth shift from 1 gear to next. Vehicle has vibration as result of transmission not making a shift up to next gear.

When did the Honda Pilot start having transmission problems?

This was intermittent, and sometimes occurred between 1st and 2nd, and other times between 2nd and 3rd. Occasionally I would notice it from 3rd to 4th.

Why does the Honda Pilot stay in a lower gear?

This prevents excessive “hunting” by the tranny. As for the transmission staying in a lower gear when going downhill, this is the computer’s “Grade Logic” at work, adding engine braking to keep the car from gaining excessive speed downhill. I wish the Pilot had a manual shift gate like my Acura TL, but it’s not to be…