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.
Last month vehicle began to handle funny, could find nothing wrong with front end and noticed nothing in rear end. Person who drove most stated that problem was getting worse. While backing up slowly (5 mph) Monday (3/20/2017) vehicle shifted lanes. Upon inspection it has been found that 2 rearmost suspension mounts have completely detached from unibody due to rust. Not much rust under vehicle except in these two spots. Have owed this Pilot since brand new always maintained and serviced. This is VERY dangerous and hard to see until they come completely loose. I can see no way of fixing this as there is no frame to weld to and the original spots are rusted gone. BEWARE Pilot owners.
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Last month vehicle began to handle funny, could find nothing wrong with front end and noticed nothing in rear end. Person who drove most stated that problem was getting worse. While backing up slowly (5 mph) Monday (3/20/2017) vehicle shifted lanes. Upon inspection it has been found that 2 rearmost suspension mounts have completely detached from unibody due to rust. Not much rust under vehicle except in these two spots. Have owed this Pilot since brand new always maintained and serviced. This is VERY dangerous and hard to see until they come completely loose. I can see no way of fixing this as there is no frame to weld to and the original spots are rusted gone. BEWARE Pilot owners.
- Joseph D., Waterford, US