2003 Honda Pilot Seats Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- drivers seat · 6 records
- seat frame · 5 records
- side seat · 5 records
- current mileage · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
The bracket which holds the drivers seat to the sliding base, split and broke. The bracket split and broke at the two rivet holes where the seat attches to the base. The rivets are still in place on the portion of the broken bracket which remains attached to the seat. Incident occured while parked in my own driveway. I was in the driver's seat and reached into the middle passenger area when i felt the driver's seat…
ODI 11099171
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the brake pedal was applied and the seat inadvertently moved. The contact mentioned that the seat would rock like a rocking chair. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacture was not made aware of the…
ODI 11044051
Seats
Notice when while stopped, moving the driver's electric seat either up and then forward, it began to rock. The next time, when accelerating on the highway, a rocking movement was felt. Took car to dealer and was informed that the frame was damaged, with one bolt off. Two options 1) replace for $2k or 2) get frame welded, no guarantee will fix problem. Power options may not work. A safety problem that is not…
ODI 10980554
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
Seats
Metal bracket mounting driver's seat to base has sheared or torn and the seat now tilts and wobbles. Very unsafe situation as the seat tilts back during acceleration and shifts forward during braking.
ODI 10862982
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
Seats
I picked up my grandchildren from school which is less than a mile away. When i pulled out of the parking lot after a stop, i felt the back of the seat go back. My husband took the car to a place where we have our oil changed and tires rotated. The mechanic said that the support mount bracket for the driver's seat is broken. There could have been severe to fatal injury had i been hit by another vehicle while this…
ODI 10632941
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
Seats
Steel bracket or weld to steel bracket holding left front drivers seat to floor broke rendering seat unsafe for driving. Honda has refused to provide any assistance for the repair. However, web research shows multiple year honda pilots having the same issue. Honda should be held responsible. Dealer could do nothing and suggested i call american honda which i did and the representative on the phone told me there was…
ODI 10559047
Seats
Seat mounting bracket on the left front corner of the driver seat broke. Seat now is not firmly connected to the floor and will rock back to the right when seated. It's not safe if an accident occurs. I know the car is getting older, but some important parts that could compromise driver safety should not fail after a few years of regular use. *tr
ODI 10574428
Seats
I was rear ended while stopped at a traffic light in maryland. There was minor damage to the rear exterior of my vehicle. The main damage was to my neck which received a serious strain and has hurt ever since the accident. Because the headrests on the pilot are not adjustable, the back of my head was several inches away from the headrest when i was struck from behind. This is a faulty design and needs to be fixed or…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10663412
Body · Seats
During normal acceleration from stop i felt my driver's side seat snap and give allowing my body to lean back and to the right. Visual inspection under seat show fatigued metal bracket at forward outbound position of seat base/bracket just above rails. I would assume integrity/safety of seat is compromised. I also believe that this should not happen during normal acceleration/use. *tr
ODI 10551656
Seats
The driver's seat frame sheared off on the front bar, left side. The seat is no longer attached to the vehicle frame. If an accident occurs, i fear what will happen. There was no outside influential causal effect for this to happen, it just broke. The seat rocks back and forth while driving, a huge safety concern. This seems to problematic among 2003 - 2006 honda pilots. Honda needs to do a recall? *tr
ODI 10550679
Seats
While driving, the front-left bracket of the drivers seat broke, causing the seat to move erratically, leading to temporary loss of control. The incident had the potential of being much more serious, had there been more traffic and/or were i driving at higher speeds. This issue seems to be quite common among honda pilots. Further research shows many pilot owners have had the exact same problem, specifically, failure…
ODI 10497830
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side seat frame fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10503205
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the driver's seat bracket fractured and the seat would move around while the contact was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the seat frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000 and current mileage was 66,595.
ODI 10498298
Electrical System · Seats · Visibility/Wiper
Rear hatch window wiper blew the fuse. The srs light came on there was nothing wrong with my air bags or my seat sensors. A new fuse fixed the wiper but would not turn off srs light. Dealer wanted $100 plus dollars to check system and turn off light. Independent mech. Checked system found nothing wrong and reset the light. Why is a wiper motor tied into the seat sensor and air bags? *tr
ODI 10477075
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the driver seat bracket fractured and as a result, the seat would move around while the contact driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the seat assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the…
ODI 10459666
Seats
The driver's seat on my 2003 honda pilot has broken away from the frame or bracket in the front and right side. The seat rocks precariously when i drive or accelerate. This is certainly a safety hazard, and i'm wondering if this is a frequently reported problem, and whether honda has an obligation to fix it. Thanks. *tr
ODI 10348948
Seats
The plastic panel housing the driver's seat adjustment controls has become detached from the seat on my 2003 honda pilot. The screw that held it in place is still seated, but the plastic paneling being held by the screw has broken away from the panel. *tr
ODI 10348956
Automatic Transmission · Electronic Stability Control · Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats · Structure · Traction Control System
There are several issues: 1. The problem began with the key not fitting properly as it once did, perhaps after several attempts. When i turn the key or put the key in the ignition it won't turn to get the vehicle started. I turned the steering wheel all the way to the left and it doesn't matter. The pilot still won't start. When reading the manual, it's a push sign under the ignition but this isn't addressed in the…
1 injury
ODI 10310840
Seats
Traffic on a surface road came to an abrupt stop. The 2004 ford f150 did not stop in time and rear-ended our 2003 honda pilot along the right half of the bumper. The impact was severe enough to shove the right frame rail forward several inches, wrinkling the roof and putting the driverside rear door in tension so that it could not be opened. The two front seats were occupied by adults. Both the driver's and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10295415
Seats
Own a 2003 honda pilot and the middle seat driver side seat broke and won't recline or go down. Could cause a safety hazard if the rear passengers can't get out. *tr
ODI 10405942
Seats
The 2nd row lh (driver's side) passenger seat in my 2003 honda pilot purchased 1/2/2003 with about 90k has had two related problems on this seat. This seat is rarely sat in and almost never moved. It became jammed in the upright at some point in time, likely much earlier than i detected it in july 2009. I attempted to fold the seat down via the top lever and was not able to. The result was the top lever plastic…
ODI 10286606
Seat Belts · Seats
We bought our 2003 honda pilot assuming that it would be a great family vehicle. We have three small children and another on the way so our car is full of car seats. We have a backless boaster seat in the third row on the driver's side, a boaster seat in the third row on the passenger side, and a forward facing car seat in the second row driver's side. It is incredible difficult for me to get the children in the…
ODI 10242821