general problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot - part 1

69 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Honda Pilot. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the 2003 Pilot.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2023

Srs airbag light stays on.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2023

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2021

Recall notice from Honda.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2020

My 2003 Honda Pilot has "srs light on" at the vehicle dashboard. I was driving in our residential subdivision area and about to park in my driveway, the srs went on. I am not driving this vehicle now until this fault has to be fixed immediately. If there is a fault with the installed air bag, please help me to cover the repair/replacement costs of this faulty airbag. Thank you.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2020

Aviso urgente DE seguridad por inflador defectuoso DE bolsas DE aire.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2020

The contact, an attorney, was filing a complaint on behalf of a client who owned a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while his client was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle struck the client's vehicle, causing the airbags to deploy. The husband did not sustain any injuries; however, the client's wife was rendered quadriplegic. The client's wife fractured her spinal vertebra and later passed away. The cause of death was believed to have been caused by the accident. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2019

The gear shifter will not gauge is stuck in one position.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v501000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2019

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.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2018

2003 Honda Pilot. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was traded in, in 2011.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2018

I wants to know if my because is on the recall list.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2018

03 Honda Pilot transmission is slipping in between gears talked to Honda dont want to take care of problem even wen they hav recall on it ive seen hundreds of same exact issue all over internet with exact same problem and Honda is still trying to charge fior there own recall.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2017

This is a follow up of a complaint file last year- NHTSA id number: 11045405. I took my vehicle to a Honda dealer as required by american Honda. They confirmed that the opds module was faulty. I continued to contact american Honda by mail. They advised that me that I would have to pay $775. 00 deductible for the replacement of the defective opds module verbally as they would not correspond to me in any written form.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v501000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called landmark Honda (5125 duke st, alexandria, va 22304, (703) 823-8000) and was informed about diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact declined the repairs due to the fee. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 107,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2017

When I driving 95 n going to connecticut there's a huge smoke on the hood and the other motorist behind me, he saw a lot of oil dripping on the street and he gave me a honk. I parked the car beside the highway and I opened the hood remove the negative battery to avoid the fire.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2016

Vehicle driver side hit side of mountain causing it to go down hill on passenger side. Rolled over three times. No air bags deployed. Person sitting in passenger seat received a scalp injury, but no loss of consciousness. Vehicle was on a dirt road and was traveling between 20 and 25 mph.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2016

Takata recall.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2015

I never got recalls fixed and dealer service marked as checked but not replaced and srs light has been on since service and I had to pay to get recalled due to emergency interlock was damaged.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle battery died and it caused the air bags to cut off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 149,000. Ad.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v370000 and 15v320000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were not available. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 15v320000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Bp.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2015

Tl- the contact owns a a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 15v320000 (air bags), 14v700000 (air bags), 12v573000 (electrical sysytem) and 12v136000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Fe.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2015

I was involved in an auto accident. When I came to the inside of the car was smoking. The air bags were deployed and I had a three inch burned hole in my left arm. Now I have a permanent scar because of the airbag. I have pictures, police report and hospital reports.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v349000 ( air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags) however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Oo.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags ) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Oo.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags) however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v349000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repair were not available. The dealer stated that they only had one part to do the repair. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bag, exterior lighting, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2015

I received two recall notices relating to airbags in January and contacted my dealer immediately. I am still waiting for Honda to provide airbags for the driver & passenger sides. The dealer has been told they are "on backorder" - I have verified this information with other dealers. Honda needs to make these replacements a priority it has been 4 months and they won't provide the replacements in the meantime we are at risk!.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Oo.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2015

Received a national recall letter for airbags. Called bill pearce Honda and was told I have to wait four months for the part becaus it is on " back order. ".

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a resonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Sr.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v349000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v349000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part for the repair was not available within a reasonable timeframe. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.



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