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.
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2003 Honda Pilot center seating position 2nd & 3rd row. Seat belt system does not fit adult ( in my experience, 1 woman 5'8" and 1 woman 5'10") or child in a booster seat (both highback and evenflo right fit booster) properly. Shoulder straps cut across neck just under jaw bone. Shoulder strap is not able to be positioned at center of collar bone and in some cases does not even make contact with collar bone (child in evenflo right fit booster). My concern is that if the seat belt does not fit properly occupants will put seat belt behind back or under the arm. I am a cps technician and purchased this vehicle a few weeks ago, not realizing this situation. I had only checked the installation of a britax super elite in the center seating position before buying the vehicle.
- Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Birmingham, AL, USA