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 bought the vehicle in San Diego and the vehicle ran fine. I just moved to a humid climate (Guam) and the vehicle almost immediately began running rough. The electrical system started acting up. The VTM-4 system would engage automatically. When I would trouble shoot the problem, it would engage again a short time later. Does anyone know or had this problem. Is it the high humidity reaking problems with my vehicle???
- Wesley R.,
Santa Rita, Guam, Guam
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I had a friend diagnose the problem and Honda still charged me $125 to diagnose it. GRRR
- Dominique R., Santa Rosa, CA, US