2003 Honda Pilot Electrical System Problems
- 90
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 90 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 25 records
- turn ignition · 13 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- electrical system · 8 records
- repaired failure · 7 records
- ignition turn · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 150–400k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Honda pilot 2003 cranked up started driving, after a min or two it shut off and wouldn't crank back up. I've replaced the main relay and a new fuel pump but when you put the key in and try to start it, it doesn't turn over all the way. It wants to but won't. Also more electrical issues along with radio and head lights. Something is terribly wrong and ive put alot of money into trying to find out what it is and have…
ODI 11290204
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Lo beam headlights stopped working. Bulbs fuses and relays are good. High beams work ok. Lights stopped working and i discovered it at night when i went to drive the car home.
ODI 11207412
Electrical System
Window regulators stop working and window can crash when driving. So far i have had to replace two regulators and one window.
ODI 11132258
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to start upon turning the key. When the vehicle was driven and then turned off, it was unable to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
ODI 11071826
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While the vehicle was stationary, the key became stuck in the ignition on august 26, 2017. The contact removed the battery to disengage the engine and the ignition key was able to be removed. The vehicle was towed to titans honda in tysons corner, virginia, but the dealer was unable to reinsert the key into the ignition to start the vehicle. In addition, the dealer stated…
ODI 11020549
Electrical System
Ignition lock problem. Key is difficult to insert into ignition lock cylinder. Once inserted, the key will not turn.
ODI 10980553
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My honda pilot is having difficulty shifting gears in the city and on the highway. I will be moving in a few weeks and traveling about 40 miles on the highway everyday. A few days ago i called honda after looking up recalls and there was a transmission recall number 04v176000. I was told to take it to the honda dealer and if it is a problem with the transmission it will be replaced at no charge. I took it to the…
ODI 10917435
Electrical System · Steering
IGNITION KEY CAN PULL OUT WHILE DRIVING
ODI 10902955
Electrical System
The ignition key can be removed while the vehicle is still in gear.
ODI 10918045
Electrical System · Power Train · Seats
When the vehicle is in motion and i have to press down on the gas to accelerate/ speed up the vehicle quickly the driver seat bounces backwards/moves and it feels like its going to come off the frame its mounted to like some bolts may be broke or something. The car locks are messed up. The both front door locks have to be unlocked with a key. The inside unlock mechanism only unlocks the driver side passenger door…
ODI 10875486
Electrical System
About a month ago i tried to use my spare key and the key wouldn't work in my ignition. So, i located my regular keys and they key worked as it should. Last week my normal key would go into the ignition but, the ignition would not turn. After several attempts the key did finally turn and i was able to get home. Later that day, i went to leave my house for work and again the key would go into the ignition but, not…
ODI 10821075
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
I never got recalls fixed and dealer service marked as checked but not replaced and srs light has been on since service and i had to pay to get recalled due to emergency interlock was damaged
ODI 11221656
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key would not go into the ignition slot entirely. The contact stated that it took several attempts to get the key to enter and once it was in, it took several attempts to turn the key in the ignition. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed…
ODI 10759950
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the ignition key could not be removed while the gear was in park. The failure occurred without warning. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system) in 2013 and took the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the ignition failure recurred two years later. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10823691
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the key failed to insert in the ignition. After excessive force was applied, the contact was able to place the key in the ignition and start the engine. The failure recurred, but the contact was unable to get the key in the ignition at all. The contact used the spare key to start the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10743340
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v320000 (air bags), 14v700000 (air bags), 12v573000 (electrical sysytem), and 12v136000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin…
ODI 10750026
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. When attempting to start the vehicle, the key failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.
ODI 10760802
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bag, exterior lighting, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10704473
Electrical System
I was driving my daughter to school and parked my car and took her inside like i always do. When i came outside and unlocked my car (with the key) my key would not go in the ignition - leaving me stuck and late for work and having to use my aaa towing because i couldn't even drive it to the shop - this should be a recall***i have seen mannnyyyyyy complaints on this issue even my tow truck guy stated this model and…
ODI 10693045
Electrical System
I parked my car in the hospital lot. After my late afternoon appointment, i was about to go home. I was able to insert the key into the ignition but failed to turn to start the engine. There was no contact or clicking sound even i tried with a little force to turn the key. I called the towing company and he was able to start the engine. I drove the car about 5 miles to get my prescription medicine and parked again…
ODI 10758685
Electrical System
I took my 2003 honda pilot in to repair the ignition recall. Ever since the repair i've been having a hard time getting my key into the ignition. I never had an issue with it prior to the service. I have to literally wiggle and insert and take out the key many times for it to sit right in the ignition. I have found numerous complaints for the same issue from other pilot owners. Something needs to be done to resolve…
ODI 10676960
Electrical · Electrical System
Srs light which was under warranty came on,2003 honda pilot. The dealership replaced both drivers side and passenger side air bags under a recall. The srs light still remained on so a diagnostic test revealed a code 15-3 in the opds system and found faulty wiring in passenger seat harness which was under warranty for ten years which we were not aware of until the s rs light came on. After doing my own research i…
ODI 10671391
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the key failed to eject from the ignition and remained in the off position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,586.
ODI 10700612
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated the ignition key seized within the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shift interlock lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). However, the remedy caused the ignition key to seize within the ignition switch. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10700630
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats
The car was moved into location, turned off, and the key removed leading to the driver thinking the car was in park, however the car was still in drive. The car was on a slight incline which caused the car to roll backwards down the driveway, across the street, roll over a tree, and crash into another tree causing significant damage. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10663045
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Honda Pilot.
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