1. Honda Pilot
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Automatic Transmission

2003 Honda Pilot Automatic Transmission 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:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • automatic transmission · 17 records
  • engine light · 12 records
  • transmission failure · 11 records
  • second gear · 11 records
  • check engine · 10 records
  • transmission failed · 10 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi44
60–100k mi31
150–400k mi6
30–60k mi5
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 22, 2004

    Automatic Transmission

    After the automatic transmission recall 04v17600 repairs were performed when slowing down vehicle down shifted and suddenly accelerated. *ak

    ODI 10090345

  • August 1, 2003 · 90,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    2003 honda pilot transmission failure at 90000. Seems that the recall fix did not work. Just do an internet search and you will see how many of us have had to pay thousands of dollars for honda transmissions. Second to third gear is the problem. You did force them to recall the odyssey problem it is time for action for us pilot owners. *tr

    ODI 10346842

  • April 15, 2003 · 35,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    I purchased the 2003 honda pilot in november of 2002. At about 32,000 miles, a "shuttering" began to occur at lower speeds. (15 to 35 mph.) i have taken the vehicle back to 3 different honda dealers over time and none acknowledge the issue. Stating it is not observed when in shop. I had mentioned to the last dealer that a close friend purchased a 2009 honda van that is now being recalled for the same "shuttering" of…

    ODI 10365955

  • October 5, 2002

    Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Steering · Suspension

    2003 honda pilot. Consumer states mechanical problems with the vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the drive light began to flash intermittently from the beginning of ownership. The dealer told the consumer it was related to the gas cap not being secured properly. However, once the transmission was replaced the light no longer flashed. On august 19, 2003 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a hesitation issue,…

    ODI 10389529

  • Automatic Transmission

    2003 honda pilot transmission was replaced. Consumer request a refund for the transmission work that was a safety recall. *nj the consumer stated there was no reverse gear and the vehicle jerked when switching the gear forward. The dealer diagnosed the problem as internal transmission failure. *jb

    ODI 10278949