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.
2.0
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the lenses came off inside the brake lights. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that brake light cover would have to be replaced. The dealer stated that the cover would fracture easily on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. Updated 07/18/12
- Frederick, MD, USA
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- Frederick, MD, USA