2003 Honda Pilot Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving, the vehicle would erroneously accelerate to approximately 20 mph without the driver depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, while the vehicle was parked, the rpms would continuously rev up to 3,000. The vehicle was taken to hall honda in virginia beach, virginia, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11024018
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
In the morning, on january 27, i had my 2 year old and 4 year old in the vehicle and i was driving my son to school. Less than a mile from home, going between 30-35mph, i tapped the brakes as i approached a bend in the road and after a brief initial pause (as you would expect), the car suddenly started rapidly accelerating - i started pressing the brakes to no avail - vehicle did not slow down - at this point i was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10840023
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving vehicle on freeway, went to accelerate vehicle did nothing. Took my foot off gas, tried again, nothing. Got in slow lane, finally engaged but had to go slow on freeway. Engine light comes on. Next day vehicle wont shift from 3rd gear, can only go 35 mph and engine revs up. The drive light starts flashing. Next day cant shift into reverse either. Take to transmission shop, they say no reverse, no 3rd gear,…
ODI 10693871
Engine · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
I am the original owner of a 2003 honda pilot. I am an older, cautious driver and have babied this vehicle, doing all regular service at the dealer's, so it would run in top shape for many years to come. Around six months ago i noticed at lower speeds (20-30 m.p.h.) the vehicle shudders. To counter the problem i have to accelerate and then it goes away. I have had the dealer check it three times and each time they…
ODI 10620683
Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle began to accelerate and the driver's seat frame became fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fractured power seat frame and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 107,000.
ODI 10594169
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The contact had to shut the vehicle off to stop the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10557450
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My honda pilot starts slipping when it changes from 3rd gear to 4 gear. Now it starts shaking/jugging. With speed 60mph or 65 mph, it is very dangerous if it starts jugging because you never know how the car behind you reacts and your car will do. *tr
ODI 10549647
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact attempted to utilize the emergency brake but to no avail. The vehicle then proceed through traffic and crashed into an embankment. The air bags deployed from the compartment but failed to inflate. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, the front seat passenger sustained…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10544278
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission suddenly starting slipping without any warning and struggled to get over a viaduct with no power to accelerate. The transmission started slipping without any warning and the engine light came on. Drove the pilot slowly home and took to shop. The transmission fluid had been changed at 90k. The pressure switches were changed but did not work for slippage. The transmission was broke and needed…
ODI 10475567
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Shuddering and jerking while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Also does the same in reverse. Car would not accelerate on highway on-ramp. While at high highway speeds, car felt like it fell out of gear and lost power, until the gear engaged again. *tr
ODI 10460805
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Same issue as every other pilot owner with the 2nd gear not wanting to shift up around 30-40 mph, a delay and rpm's go up causing safety issues. *tr
ODI 10441326
Latch · Switch · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated while driving 25 mph the vehicle felt as though it was surging forward. The contact pulled over and put the vehicle into park and the rpm's started to rev-up on its own. The contact has taken the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. Thecontact stated the vehicle has many safety problem and thinks the manufacturer should be responsible for the…
ODI 10317749
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot ex. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he noticed that the accelerator pedal had become difficult to depress. The vehicle resumed normal operation after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the throttle body cable failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and…
ODI 10503772
Vehicle Speed Control
During the freezing weather in jacksonville. Fl. Specifically on the 7th & 8th jan. 2010, the gas pedal on my 2003 honda pilot was sticking. After starting the vehicle, i had to apply extra foot downward pressure to make the gas pedal move and make the vehicle accelerate. This happened on several occasions during the 2 weeks that it was freezing on consecutive days in this area. I bought this vehicle brand new in…
ODI 10302507
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I'm not of that scared of sticking gas pedals kind on person. Just want to file this incident to probably help others to avoid problems in the future. After car being parked for three weeks at airport when first started it i had and issue with the stuck gas pedal. Fortunately i was in the parking gear when i first pressed the pedal, otherwise could be an accident on the parking lot if i was in the drive gear. I just…
ODI 10320054
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration while backing out of a garage. Car proceeded until it struck other cars despite applying the brake. Car finally stopped when it became stuck in the mud. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10174091
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver did not apply the brakes. Driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it went down embankment smashing into a tree. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance. *ak ref. Odi no. 10115735 for 2004. *tt
Crash reported
ODI 10111033