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.
My wife was using remote starter and when she got in the car inserted the key and noticed the MIL light on. She drove 3 miles from work to home and light stayed. I went to a mechanic and read fault 300, 301, 302 something to do with the firing order. Reset fault and was advised to do tune up. I didn't do nothing yet and light haven't resurface ever since! Wonder what trigger the sensor? Comment/advice is appreciated...
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My wife was using remote starter and when she got in the car inserted the key and noticed the MIL light on. She drove 3 miles from work to home and light stayed. I went to a mechanic and read fault 300, 301, 302 something to do with the firing order. Reset fault and was advised to do tune up. I didn't do nothing yet and light haven't resurface ever since! Wonder what trigger the sensor? Comment/advice is appreciated...
- boie5319, Waukegan, IL, US