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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$170
Average Mileage:
78,700 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replacement (1 reports)
2003 Honda Pilot accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2003 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 282010

Pilot EX-L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,653 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had just taken the car in for a transmission replacement, and had told them about the lights, which they conveniently forgot to check. My warranty had expired 12/31/09, so I was a month too late. What a pain in the butt!

- Dominique R., Santa Rosa, CA, US

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