Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Table 1 shows 21 common power train related problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (45 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jolted forward with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact smelled a strong burning odor inside of the vehicle. The engine warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The transmission would not shift into third or fourth gear.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Purchased 2003 Honda Pilot ex in 2006. The first owner had brought the vehcile back to the dealer for a transmission problem ( dealer said it was overheating of the transmission). To which there is a recall to install an oil jet with cooler to "fix" the transmission.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Honda Pilot model year vehicles:



Pilot Service Bulletins
Pilot Safety Recalls
Pilot Defect Investigations