File · HONDA-PILOT-ZF-9HP

Pilot 9-speed ZF transmission

Manufacturer

Honda/Acura

Years

2016–2020

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **Pilot 9-speed ZF transmission** issue — it's a known defect on Honda/Acura Pilot/Odyssey/Passport from 2016–2020.

ZF 9HP 9-speed automatics suffer harsh shifting, hesitation, and unexpected gear changes. Multiple software updates and a class action.

Source: Honda 9-speed Litigation.

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the Pilot 9-speed ZF transmission issue — well-documented defect on Honda/Acura 2016–2020, Honda 9-speed Litigation. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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