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:
115,955 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2003 Honda Pilot engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Honda Pilot Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #2

Jul 012004

Pilot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The check engine light illuminated on dashboard. There was a loud noise, which came from the front end of the vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealer, who found that the motor mounts broke. Vehicle had never been in an accident.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 272003

(reported on)

Pilot

  • miles
Engine making noise while accelerating vehicle has been in shop for three weeks for repair.

- Racine, WI, USA

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