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:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2003 Honda Pilot brakes problems

brakes problem

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2003 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 202008

Pilot

  • miles

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

Brake master cylinder and brake booster failure on 2003 Pilot at 53,000 miles. Honda realiability not as good as people think.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #1

Jan 072005

Pilot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,000 miles
While parked in a lot the vehicle caught on fire. The cause has yet to be determined. The fire department stated that it was an electrical failure, but was not sure. Consumer stated there was no indication of any problem. No hesitation nor any warning lights. The vehicle had less than 1000 miles when the master cylinder failed.

- Rutherford, NJ, USA

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