CarComplaints.com Notes: Beware the 2003 Honda Pilot once the odometer reaches 100k miles, when two problem defect trends have shown up: transmission failure & ignition switch problems.
Typically a locksmith can fix the ignition switch or it can be replaced for around $700. However the transmission failure is a far more expensive problem, with the average repair cost at well over $3,000. A major transmission recall of over 1 million Honda vehicles back in 2004 dealt with transmission damage due to overheating, but 2003 Pilot transmissions have continued to fail.
I have owned this car since it was brand new, and have always been most happy with Honda's quality... This is a very serious oversight on the part of Honda, and could cause a disastrous loss of life and limb! There have been NO fixes, NO recalls, nor the taking of any responsibility for faulty parts on a critical component installed in a Honda Pilot, and this could potentially be a catastrophic incident if it ever happens in a crash! I have been searching and searching for a fix, without success!
This is TOTALLY uncharacteristic of Honda and needs an immediate solution, WITHOUT having to buy a completely new seat!! This is a ten dollar part, at the most, so where can I get one? The seat is a disaster waiting to happen without an immediate fix... Maybe it is time for a Class Action Lawsuit!!! Or they can provide an immediate availability of a replacement mounting plate, NOT an entire new seat assembly!!!
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I have owned this car since it was brand new, and have always been most happy with Honda's quality... This is a very serious oversight on the part of Honda, and could cause a disastrous loss of life and limb! There have been NO fixes, NO recalls, nor the taking of any responsibility for faulty parts on a critical component installed in a Honda Pilot, and this could potentially be a catastrophic incident if it ever happens in a crash! I have been searching and searching for a fix, without success!
This is TOTALLY uncharacteristic of Honda and needs an immediate solution, WITHOUT having to buy a completely new seat!! This is a ten dollar part, at the most, so where can I get one? The seat is a disaster waiting to happen without an immediate fix... Maybe it is time for a Class Action Lawsuit!!! Or they can provide an immediate availability of a replacement mounting plate, NOT an entire new seat assembly!!!
- Steven A., Yelm, WA, US