- Worst Model Year:
- 2003
- Worst Complaint:
- transmission failure
Here are the Honda Pilots that have the most problems reported over the last 10 years.
The 2003 Honda Pilot has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2003 Pilot for transmission failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Pilot
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#1: transmission failure on the 2003 Pilot
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#2: leak from radiator failure on the 2005 Pilot
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#3: "d" light flashes occasionally on the 2004 Pilot
Latest Owner Complaints About the Pilot
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door handle chrome film peeled off -- 2004 Pilot:
Peeling chrome on door handle cut my finger badly. Should not happen & the repair should be covered by Honda under a recall. Read more »
This problem has been reported 4 times by other 2004 Pilot owners.
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bad torque converter -- 2005 Pilot:
I've reported problem as occurring at 127,000 miles, but feel certain it was long before that, although local Honda dealership service department was unable to detect any problem despite my bringing car in for service numerous times. The first time their documentation shows that I reported ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2005 Pilot owners.
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throttle body -- 2010 Pilot:
Third occurrence in about a year: While city driving engine light comes on and experience significant loss of power and car decelerates to abut 20mph despite pressing gas pedal to the floor. Feels like car is stuck in one speed and unable to accelerate. Issue is throttle body and it is replaced ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2010 Pilot owners.
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ignition is locked -- 2003 Pilot:
I bought this car from a dealership about 2 months ago because of the honda reliability. I've had problems starting the car for the last month. It's a hassle to turn the ignition on with the key. It takes a very long time to do that. I googled how much it would cost to fix it and i'm showing ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2003 Pilot owners.
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transmission failure -- 2003 Pilot:
honda's are basicly good autos, but their transmissions are poorly manufactured, i now have 320,000 miles on car, and am the orginal owner I had a 98 accord < first year for V6 put 3 tranies in it < still buying them CHANGE THE TRANS FLUID EVERY 20.000 MILES AND YOU WILL GET BY WITHOUT REPAIRING Read more »
This problem has been reported 31 times by other 2003 Pilot owners.