NHTSA Recall 04V176000: Automatic transmission (power train)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,099,796 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Acura Cl.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P30/P31 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | April 15, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 27, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On some MINI vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
Safety risk
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Honda recall nos. P30 (odyssey and pilot),p31 (mdx), p38 (accord) and p39 (acura).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V176000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura Cl | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Acura MDX | 2001, 2002 |
| Acura TL | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Honda Accord | 2003, 2004 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.