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:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,247 miles
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The contact's vehicle was hit by another vehicle while waiting enter into traffic. The vehicle was at a complete stop, and the other vehicle was traveling approximately 35-40 mph. The moving vehicle hit the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bag system failed to deploy. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. Vehicle has not been in any previous accidents. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver did not apply the brakes. Driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it went down embankment smashing into a tree. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance. Ref. ODI no. 10115735 for 2004.
The consumer received a letter from the manufacturer about a safety improvement campaign for the front air bags. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who made the necessary repairs. The vehicle was taken to another dealer for another problem. While the mechanic was inspecting the vehicle the front air bags were checked and the mechanic made the necessary repairs according to the safety campaign because it looked like the air bags had not been repaired. The consumer(s) were concerned that repairs were done twice, but problem could recur. The consumer felt that the air bags may not remain adjusted.
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