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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,494 miles
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Although my Honda dealer has replaced the driver side seat cover on my 2003 Honda Pilot that also houses the controls for the power driver saet 4 times in the past 15 months with no problem, I feel this defect needs to be addressed because if this cover fails while driving the power seat could start to move in any direction. The website "hondapilot.org." Has many complaints about this in thier chat forum, also my dealership told me they had to replace quite a few of these, there was even a backlog on ordering me a new one this last time.
1. car was parked at a marina for approximately 1.5 hours 2. electrical malfunction in drivers automatic seat controller started a fire and destroyed seat and door 3. Honda said it was my fault and said to have my insurance pay for it - I'm electing to take them to court.
- Gibsonia, PA, USA
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