2003 Honda Pilot Power Train Problems
- 105
- 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 105 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- needed replaced · 12 records
- torque converter · 10 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- check engine · 9 records
- engine light · 8 records
- replaced repaired · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 45 |
| 150–400k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately shift out of gear. Also, while driving, the transmission indicator erroneously changed from the drive position to the drive 3 position. While the vehicle was parked in the garage with the engine idling and the transmission in the park position, the owner exited the vehicle. Moments later, the vehicle erroneously began…
1 injury
ODI 11289296
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
The gear shifter will not gauge is stuck in one position
ODI 11280157
Power Train
Takata recall i was merging onto the highway and experienced total engine power loss. Rpms revved high and car lurched forward. I had already merged into 60mph traffic when my car stalled. Forced the cars behind me to slam on their brakes. Thankfully i was able to pull off to the side of the road and avoid having a major accident. There was no check engine light on or any other indication of failure.
ODI 11196156
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. Upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive, it failed to move. In addition, while the vehicle was at a stop light or while making turns, the vehicle continued idling. The check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler honda of colerain ([redacted], cincinnati, oh 45251, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle misfired and the…
ODI 11186210
Power Train
I just bought a 2003 honda pilot with 164,000 miles on it a few days ago and noticed the transmission wasn't shifting correctly. It seemed like it would sometimes over rev before shifting but thought nothing of it. Last night i picked my grandchildren up from town and was heading back up the highway going about 55mph, all of a sudden it jerked back and downshifted to 2nd gear, luckily no one was behind or they…
ODI 11133375
Air Bags · Power Train
03 honda pilot transmission is slipping in between gears talked to honda dont want to take care of problem even wen they hav recall on it ive seen hundreds of same exact issue all over internet with exact same problem and honda is still trying to charge fior there own recall
ODI 11180576
Power Train
When driving between 30-50 mph the vehicle will shudder/judder upon light acceleration and the rpms will rev briefly. This appears to be a common issue with the torque converters among early honda pilots
ODI 11019303
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving 30 mph through a residential area, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road turn, turned off the engine, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. However, the vehicle still failed to accelerate and would not shift out of gear. The vehicle was inspected by an…
ODI 11012858
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
In a trip to the park (20 minutes highway trip) the d indicator start blinking, park the car and turn off, turn it back on, and the light keep blinking all the way back home. It never happened before.
ODI 10995574
Power Train
I am encountering the same recall issues as other 2003 pilots. Transmission locks up and will not re-engage while driving. I need to turn engine off while in traffic and restart in order to get back into gear. The vin search shows no recall, but the same safety issue has caused issues when i get out and push the vehicle off the road. Most of the issue happen when starting from a slow start. The engine revs but will…
ODI 11002056
Power Train
The transmission slips in and out of upper and lower gears involuntarily causing the driver to be propelled roughly forward and backward causing a dangerous driving situation.
ODI 10985430
Power Train
I was driving on the interstate and all the sudden it seem as if the transmission locked up, the tires squeeled and dropped 20 mph almost immediately. This happened twice in a 40 mile stretch, i'm scared to drive it.
ODI 10955637
Power Train
After vehicle has been driving for a little while when i accelerate from a dead stop transmission slips seems like it happens when it goes into second gear watch the tach move but no acceleration so i know it's slipping. I've done the transmission flush 3 times with honda transmission fluid at $8 a quart and it seemed to help it dosent do it as much but every now and then it still slips. Only on acceleration, around…
ODI 10945320
Power Train · Steering
I drive between 20-40mph and my honda shakes and shudders for 8 seconds then goes away. Any idea what can that be.
ODI 10917709
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
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact was unsure about what warning lights were illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10917393
Power Train
Transmission failure at 150k car became difficult to drive and was unsafe. Happened quickly.
ODI 10905119
Power Train
This goes with the complaint # 10876282, i just entered. I needed to correct my vin # by adding the number 2 in the front of the number. On the previous complaint i started the vin# with h, not 2.
ODI 10876285
Power Train
While driving on city streets in traffic and slow to 29 or 39 mph i feel a shudder or vibration. Also intermittently my "d" light flashes when turn on my pilot but the maintenance light never comes on. This has been happening last 6 months. I have 160,000 miles
ODI 10876282
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
Body · Power Train
Had to replace water pump and belt payed for it at homda dealer then noticed it had a recall on it dealership didnt notify me of the recall. Now i'm having problems with the transmition dealership said they couldn't find the problem but it also has a recall. But when i searched my vin it said no recalls were found. The transmition periodically comes out of gear if i stop quickly or 1st thing in the morning or if i…
ODI 10891508
Power Train
Second gear failure and shifting issues, 4th gear pressure switch failure, tc clutch failure; all resulting in seizing while driving at highway speeds, unable to shift into the next gear, unexpected shifting into a lower gear causing the vehicle to decelerate. All items were experienced while driving on the highway roads and without warning causing a safety hazard.
ODI 10864036
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle independently decelerated while driving at an unknown speed. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the two front wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the speed sensors and the…
ODI 10852252
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the automatic transmission warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was transmission fluid leaking in close proximity to the transmission sensor. The contact stated that the transmission was overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the…
ODI 10849852
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10854138