How common are transmission problems in the 2018 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA lists 78 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Pilot, which is 18% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2018 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls specifically tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaint category for the 2018 Pilot.

At what mileage do 2018 Pilot transmission problems usually show up?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 51,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2018 Pilot.

What symptoms do 2018 Pilot owners report with the transmission?

Owners describe acceleration delay followed by sudden lurching, jerking during gentle acceleration, torque converter failure, and dashboard warnings reading "Transmission System Problem."

Did any 2018 Pilot transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the 78 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Pilot.

2018 Honda Pilot Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 78 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Honda Pilot, 18% of that year's 440 total complaints. Owners report hesitation, jerking, torque converter failure, and transmission warning messages, with median failure mileage at 51,000. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this specific complaint category.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 78; 18% of 440
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 51,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe a delay in acceleration when pulling away from a stop, followed by a sudden lurch forward.
Some vehicles display a "Transmission System Problem" warning message, in one case paired with a disabled reverse camera.
Torque converter failure is diagnosed by dealers in multiple cases, sometimes requiring full replacement.
Drivers report the transmission jerking or fluctuating during gentle acceleration.
At least one complaint describes sudden transmission failure on the highway with the car unable to shift above first gear.
Owners mention being unable to get the transmission to re-engage after coming to a stop.

When 2018 Honda Pilot transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2019, latest Jul 27, 2026.

78 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2022 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005176 (26%)
200613 (5%)
200713 (6%)
200811 (8%)
200912 (9%)
20106 (5%)
201121 (7%)
201220 (12%)
201354 (20%)
20147 (6%)
201511 (10%)
2016200 (12%)
2017122 (13%)
201878 (18%)
201992 (10%)
202035 (7%)
202125 (6%)
202215 (10%)
202310 (7%)
202412 (11%)
202520 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2018 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA lists 78 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Pilot, which is 18% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2018 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls specifically tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaint category for the 2018 Pilot.
At what mileage do 2018 Pilot transmission problems usually show up?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 51,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2018 Pilot.
What symptoms do 2018 Pilot owners report with the transmission?: Owners describe acceleration delay followed by sudden lurching, jerking during gentle acceleration, torque converter failure, and dashboard warnings reading "Transmission System Problem."
Did any 2018 Pilot transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the 78 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Pilot.