2003 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine mounts · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine
Transmission slips engine light does not come on was told transmission is separate so itdoes not show up because the light does not come it does not show up on the computer does not happen all the time so it can and does when driving it goes into neutrol
ODI 11191459
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle will stall while driving and then fail to start unless left off from 15 to 30 minutes vehicle will periodically fail to start. This happened driving on the expressway and was able to drift over to shoulder while avoiding being run into. The last instance a police officer kindly helped push the vehicle off a busy city street as so i could wait for a tow to the dealership again. They continue to say they…
ODI 11143333
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the engine emitted a loud unidentifiable sound that startled the driver. The dealer (capitol honda, 745 capitol expressway auto mall, san jose, california 95136) was made aware of the failure and was provided with video/recordings of the failure, but could not determine the source of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11112029
Engine
The cars transmission is not working adequately the gears won't go while in 2nd and third or reverse
ODI 11075273
Engine · Suspension
The truck hesitates in order to get it to move you have to take foot off the gas pedal.happens a lot when driving.sometimes it stalls....driver side rear body mount is rusted out
ODI 11023586
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
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph and the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be…
ODI 10809021
Engine
Failed front and side engine mounts on honda pilot 2003. This seems to be very common among other honda pilot owners. *tr
ODI 10651448
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to start the vehicle 10 minutes later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ignition cylinder lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 209,000.
ODI 10521735
Engine
Front motor mounts broke and needed to be replaced. Appears to be a known common problem with honda pilots. Never happened on any of my other vehicles. *jb
ODI 10538479
Engine
I also had both my front and side engine mounts go bad and i had to fix the problem i paid $934.00. I have 3 children that sit in this vehicle at all times so if i know that there is an issue especially with the mounts that hold my engine i have to fix it went to my local honda dealer dealt with the recalls that came up and had them service the transmission fluid since it was there. I am sure that i got robbed but,…
ODI 10513026
Engine
Engine revs at 25-30 mph, and rpm's shoot up. It appears it won't change gears. *tr
ODI 10511614
Engine
I own a 2003 honda pilot with 57,000 miles on it. After taking it to a honda specialist for scheduled service, the technician reported that the front engine mount & side engine mount are both broken, with a repair estimate of $503.30. The vehicle has not been in a collision, has had all its scheduled services and in no way should the engine mounts be broken. This is a major issue and honda should be looking into…
ODI 10508335
Engine
I have read on this website and on others that there has been a problem with the engine mounts breaking. I brought my car in for service and, sure enough, my engine mount has broken. The car has never been in an accident and is driven on smooth roads daily. This is a danger to the safety of the driver and passengers in the car. This is a common problem and needs to be recalled. *tr
ODI 10508837
Body · Engine · Power Train
Owner driver was stopped on red light along with 20 other cars , the driver was last in the lane and other driver did not applied brakes, this vehicle was banged from the back. Body damage was repaired by westminster honda in costa mesa . California, body repair cost of $ 3,500 was paid by insurance company of the person who was at fault, the auto transmission replacement cost of $ 6,500 was recovered from the me…
Crash reported
ODI 10706483
Engine · Power Train
I recently bought a used 2003 honda pilot from [xxx] of colerain in ohio. The car has 137,000 approximate miles on it. They wanted me to pay over 15,000 for the car and finally after debating for hours over 4. They sold me the car out the door with no warranty offered for 10,500. I was very happy and i have 2 children and one on the way. I bought the car on august 5, 2012 less than two week go by and i am driving…
ODI 10471481
Engine
Took pilot in for headlight recall wiring replacement. Mine had connector completely melted. Replaced. Was told on pickup that all three engine mounts were broke! That explains the clunk with acceleration . I drive this pilot like an old lady going to church. How all three are broke at the same time the odds are too high for that! Bad design?? Poor materials???called honda mum is the word,no recall on engine…
ODI 10458565
Engine
The key had trouble turning in the ignition. It got worse over time. Eventually the key wont turn at all. Looked up online and saw many complaints of the same problem with the same model and make of our vehicle. Had it fixed in 2011 and it cost over $500. Now in may of 2013 it's happening again. Sometimes it takes over 10 minutes to get the car started with trying to turn the key over and over again which i'm sure…
ODI 10512784
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Car ran away in reverse as if it had a mind of its own. Full weight on the brakes but the car kept accelerating. Crashed into utility pole encircled with old car tires. Car bounced off and then crashed into the pole over and over again. Hit gear shift into forward. Engine screaming really high revs, car raced forward and i did everything i could to avoid hitting parked vehicles and a pond as car kept going faster.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10640670
Engine · Power Train
The pilot shudders going at slower rates of speed at pretty regular instances. My mechanic informed me that the torque converter, possibly the whole transmission needs to be replaced. I was also informed that this is a very common problem with 2003 honda pilots. *tr
ODI 10466489