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.

3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2003 Honda Pilot fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2003 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 102005

Pilot 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

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

The gas tank had a leak. Enough that fuel was dripping to the ground when the tank was over half full. The leak point was around a seam at the fuel intake where the tank was assembled. Honda replaced the tank but because the car had 40,000 miles on it was out of warranty. Honda applied a goodwill warranty and paid for the parts. We paid almost 300 dollars for labor.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

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