Major Problems with 2003 Honda Pilot Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Honda Pilot

2003 Honda Pilot STRUCTURE Victims: 4 Mileage: 42000 miles

2003 Honda Pilot AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 157000 miles

2003 Honda Pilot SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 3 Mileage: 127000 miles

Browse 2003 Honda Pilot complaints by category

Problems with POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Pilot owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN my honda pilot has an unfixable life threatening defect. it is sticking gas pedal. usually it sticks after the night...	105 ~ 125909 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission recall 04v176000 honda 718-720-0075. no parts were available. *ak...	105 ~ 87807 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while parked in a lot the vehicle caught on fire . the cause has yet to be determined. the fire...	90 ~ 110506 miles
AIR BAGS the air bag light constantly stayed on.*jb...	90 ~ 46949 miles
SEATS the base of the driver side leather seat was severely stretched and sagged (and also with 'pointy hairs' protruding from...	31 ~ 90033 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2003 honda pilot...	24 ~ 89755 miles
ENGINE took pilot in for headlight recall wiring replacement. mine had connector completely melted. replaced. was told on pickup that all...	22 ~ 136588 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine making noise while accelerating vehicle has been in shop for three weeks for repair. please provide further information.*ak...	22 ~ 115955 miles
SUSPENSION my honda pilot becomes unstable at speeds above 60 mph it responds as though there is play in the steering...	21 ~ 110145 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlamps on 2003 honda pilot simply stop working. this is very dangerous. *tr...	18 ~ 90504 miles
STEERING while backing out of the drive way and turning the steering wheel in either direction you can hear a thumping...	18 ~ 90447 miles
STRUCTURE consumer was driving at highway speed with all windows closed. then passenger opened rear window and vehicle felt like it...	18 ~ 53760 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver did not apply the brakes. driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle...	17 ~ 114618 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while driving 40 mph spoiler fell off into oncoming traffic. dealer stated the part was warping and produced one inch	16 ~ 140411 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the vehicle felt as though...	15 ~ 78603 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1-failed ignition lock 2- cannot start the car 3- replace the ignition lock cylinder. *tr...	12 ~ 101246 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights are very weak and do not sufficeintly illuminate the road ahead. this creates a very serious driving hazard on	10 ~ 685 miles
SERVICE BRAKES a new master cylinder from american honda installed by a honda dealership failed less than 1/4 mile from the dealership....	9 ~ 174457 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while traveling 50 mph another driver turned in front of my pilot without signaling. the whole right front of my...	8 ~ 27622 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i parked my 2003 honda pilot ex in my garage and found oil stains on the driveway. when i looked...	7 ~ 54481 miles
TIRES the 2003 honda pilot has a vibration in the tires that the dealer has had in the shop three times...	7 ~ 36343 miles
SEAT BELTS driver's seat belt restraint on 2003 honda pilot came unbuckled while driving. i thought that perhaps i had not bucked...	6 ~ 59775 miles
EQUIPMENT on saturday night 6/19/2004 we purchased a used 2003 honda pilot with aprox 17k miles on it. as part of...	6 ~ 63083 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine light keeps on turning on. this is makes it difficult to see how much gas is in the vehicle	5 ~ 81403 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying the brakes they produced a noise. dealer states that the noise is normal. *ak...	5 ~ 51202 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the consumer received a letter from the manufacturer about a safety improvement campaign for the front air bags. the consumer...	5 ~ 24247 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES there are several issues: 1. the problem began with the key not fitting properly as it once did perhaps after...	4 ~ 120500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL there are several issues: 1. the problem began with the key not fitting properly as it once did perhaps after...	4 ~ 145779 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES three electric door locks failed on my pilot along with the lock assembly for the driver door. *tr...	4 ~ 114500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tires have worn out after 22 000 miles on new car-2003 honda pilot. rear tires are feathering and front tires	4 ~ 6000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION my wife and i both own 2003 honda pilot's. both vehicles have a thumping noise that seem to come from...	4 ~ 18675 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE every time i accelerate from a stop or come to a stop i hear a thumping noise from fuel sloshing...	4 ~ 1320 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING power steering pulley just broke off. the bolt remained in place. the pulley just sheered off the bolt very strange....	4 ~ 7500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while traveling on the highway the back window has a whistleling sound and vibration please fill in additional information dealer	4 ~ 12250 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS cannot rise head rest for a tall person. it could cause neck injuries if consumer hit brakes or in the	4 ~ 8812 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM for few years i have been noticing terrible mileage but thought the car was getting older. for definitely an year...	3 ~ 171500 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated the welds on the firewall broke three times. this caused water to leak onto the floor...	3 ~ 98667 miles
VISIBILITY there was a blind spot when the consumer looked in both mirrors he turned his head to look and saw...	3 ~ 83333 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer experienced pulsation and shaking in steering when slowing down. *la the dealer determined that the rotors needed to be...	3 ~ 26957 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the anti-lock brake system locked up which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *jb...	3 ~ 7667 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING thunking noise from gas tank when stopping. it has been identified as the baffles but honda dealer refuses to repair	3 ~ 12100 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY while driving at highway speed of 65 mph a window was opened to allow air into the vehicle. the force...	3
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the buttons were improperly manufactured and have very sharp edges that have caused several cuts during normal vehicle operation. this	3
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i have been having a hard time turning the ignition with my key. now the key will not turn in...	2 ~ 50500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the chrome finish on the door handles from the inside this chrome finish is a think later of material almost...	2 ~ 80000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM there are several issues: 1. the problem began with the key not fitting properly as it once did perhaps after...	2 ~ 143500 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2003 honda pilot had a transmission recall a few years ago which was reportedly performed by honda. 3-14-09 it...	2 ~ 75458 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while parked in a lot the vehicle caught on fire . the cause has yet to be determined. the fire...	2 ~ 7000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we were driving our 2003 pilot w/ 27000 miles on it down the highway and smoke suddenly started pouring out...	2 ~ 13500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS on saturday night 6/19/2004 we purchased a used 2003 honda pilot with aprox 17k miles on it. as part of...	2 ~ 40050 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 1. car was parked at a marina for approximately 1.5 hours 2. electrical malfunction in drivers automatic seat controller started...	2 ~ 26494 miles
WHEELS vehicle has vibration / shimmy at 40-45 and 70-80 mph that is quite annoying. new tires have been installed balanced	2
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the rivets holding the driver seat to the seat frame have popped and the seat becomes unstable. driver can lose	2 ~ 38500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to accelerate. consumer applied the accelerator pedal numerous times and the vehicle accelerated...	2 ~ 14006 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i have a 2003 honda pilot. i had the transmission and egr valve recalls services. around 30 000 miles i...	2 ~ 15000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i consistently hear noise that seems to come from the right rear wheel area when driving over small or large...	2 ~ 6000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE damage from defect to timing belt (worn from protruding bolt) caused engine to stop while driving on highway. engine damaged	2 ~ 4000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE at highway speeds 45mph-75mph a high pitch noise orginates from the driver side window or frame very annoying and can	2 ~ 103500 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving the vehicle at night the consumer can only see about 25 feet ahead. dealer has been notified. *ts	2 ~ 700 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. the contact stated that the battery failed in the vehicle and caused...	1 ~ 149000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT srs light which was under warranty came on 2003 honda pilot. the dealership replaced both drivers side and passenger side...	1 ~ 147000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER rear hatch window wiper blew the fuse. the srs light came on there was nothing wrong with my air bags...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was driving my wife's 2003 honda pilot stopped at light and when i started to drive away started to...	1 ~ 99975 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2003 honda pilot. consumer writes in regards to recall 12v-136 concerning low beam headlights *tgw on december 7 2011 the...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE i initially noticed a gasoline smell in the garage. then after filling the gas tank one day and parking in...	1 ~ 116040 miles
CHILD SEAT my convertible child restraint comes equipped with a latch strap with a stated limit of 80 lbs (superlatch). when i...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT my convertible child restraint comes equipped with a latch strap with a stated limit of 80 lbs (superlatch). when i...	1
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT my convertible child restraint comes equipped with a latch strap with a stated limit of 80 lbs (superlatch). when i...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i own a honda pilot 2003. 2 weeks ago our air conditioner compressor died. we were on our way on...	1 ~ 75000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. the contact stated that the lenses came off inside the brake lights....	1 ~ 80000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the front lower ball joint on my 2003 honda pilot separated while being driven out of a parking lot. the...	1 ~ 92000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i just got off the expressway and was making a slow turn into a parking lot when the inner tie...	1 ~ 48353 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM all right. enough is enough. honda now wants us to believe that every rodent has now become aware that a...	1 ~ 80000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have honda pilot 2003. my daughter was driving when failure occurred. it was raining and rear wipers were running....	1 ~ 24380 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have honda pilot 2003. my daughter was driving when failure occurred. it was raining and rear wipers were running....	1 ~ 24380 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my wife and i own a 2003 honda pilot. on the evening of 11/09/06 she was attending an event. when...	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated the srs light illuminated indicating a problem with the seatbelts or the airbag system. the vehicle...	1 ~ 30000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the gas tank had a leak. enough that fuel was dripping to the ground when the tank was over half...	1 ~ 40000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY dt: when opening the tailgate the hinge failed and the hatchback fell down on consumer. it appeared that piston was...	1 ~ 32961 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the jack collapsed while jacking up the vehicle to change the front tire on the passenger side. *jb the consumer...	1 ~ 14000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was recalled for transmission second gear. earlier transmission was serviced for dirt in the transmission. dealer stated on the...	1 ~ 22000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR front disc brake rotors warped from normal use low mileage (21 000 miles) causing excessive vibration and potential loss of	1 ~ 19000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY liftgate glass on 2003 honda pilot essentially "shattered". the vehicle was not hit by any object. local honda dealer states	1 ~ 11000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the rear brakes. *ak on may 19th 2004 the brakes	1 ~ 11979 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2003 honda pilot. i had the transmission and egr valve recalls services. around 30 000 miles i...	1 ~ 30000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS loud "clank" noise from brake calipers the first time brakes are applied after changing direction (forward to reverse or reverse...	1 ~ 12 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when starting the vehicle consumer smelled gas from the engine. consumer indicated that fuel rail was leaking. dealer replaced the	1
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY rear wiper motor short includes srs light coming on since on one fuse and lost of windshield wiper fluid us	1 ~ 10200 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL i was involved in head and side impact at highway speed and airbags were not deployed as they should. as...	1 ~ 10800 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING greetings we just experienced our second power steering pump failure on our pilot. we have approximately 5 000 total miles...	1 ~ 5813 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while traveling 50 mph another driver turned in front of my pilot without signaling. the whole right front of my...	1 ~ 20275 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS 2003 honda pilot center seating position 2nd & 3rd row. seat belt system does not fit adult ( in my...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR several months after buying our car in december of 2002 we noticed a clunking sound when we used the...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while consumer was merging from one lane to another. driver turned steering wheel and it locked up. consumer had vehicle	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving there was noise in the front axle. it got louder with more speed. consumer took vehicle to the	1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY will hazard if you open the rear window and you carry an infant in the back of the vehicle while...	1
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the rear passenger window was loud and caused pressure on the consumer's children ear drums. the dealer and manufacturer was...	1

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