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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:
- $500
- Average Mileage:
- 152,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 7 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- ignition replaced by dealer (3 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace ignition switch (1 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Driving the pilot home I parked in the driveway and turned it off. I could not restart it due to cheap metal used for the tumblers in the ignition. Had to get it towed away for new parts. Thankfully I was not on a trip.
- Brian H., Penticton, BC, Canada