I believe the tranny was changed in the 2005 model year for both the Odyssey and Pilot....or was that 2004. I had the tranny go out on our 2002 Odyssey, but Honda came through...basically kissed out butts. They were doing everything possible case by case to avoid a recall. I am confident the Pilot will tow a trailer or ski boat with no problems. Heck, I use to tow a 19' bowrider with our 1997 Pathfinder with only 170 HP. We have actually had our Pilot off road
And we'll use the AWD all the time this winter.....I here it gets gnarly here!!!!