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.
1.2
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
142,333 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced at independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. The contact was informed that the until the vehicle was repaired the vehicle should not be driven. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. While repairing the rear brake pads, the contact noticed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (sullivan Honda, 45 migeon avenue torrington, Connecticut 06790) where it was diagnosed that the rear frame was rusted and that dirt and moisture were collecting in the frame rails, which entered trough holes on the frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 207,000.
At highway speeds 45mph-75mph a high pitch noise orginates from the driver side window or frame, very annoying and can not isolate as of yet, maybe mis-aligned windshield? please direct.
- Maryland, MD, USA
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