Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear

What got replaced

Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

What owners paid

7 of the 50 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $5,000 to $7,500.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 35,000 and 73,000 miles, from the 37 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“while driving on highways and streets, car would jerk and transmission downshift or not work, causing a grinding noise within the car. pilot would just shut off and slowing decrease speed by itself. happens many times already and is a safety concern for people who purchased this vehicle. Pilot transmission needs to be recalled before it causes death for people who drives this vehicle.”

Filed Jul 28, 2023

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 411 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 348 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 165 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 159 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 147 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 97 reports
• Auto start-stop will not restart the engine 54 reports
• Engine rattles or ticks 51 reports
• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 38 reports
• Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 37 reports
• Fuel pump failure 34 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 30 reports