general problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot - part 2

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.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v349000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v349000 (air bags) in March of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2015

I received a recall letter from american Honda motor CO. Back in January of this year. The letter stated that my car was being recalled for faulty air bags. Contacted the closest dealer ship as instructed in the letter; was told at that time it would take 2 weeks to get the parts in. When I contacted the dealership after the 2 week wait, I was informed that the parts where on back order and I would have to wait my turn. Contacted american Honda over this and was told that parts could be re-routed to solve my problem. Was contacted by american Honda and was told parts where on back order, and that they should only take another few weeks. Its now the end of March, the beginning of April, and I'm still waiting for said parts that where only suppose to take 2 weeks to receive. Every time I contact the dealership or american Honda all I'm getting is the same old dance around about parts, and several times the people have been rude telling me to just wait. Honda case # n032015-02-1300761.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2015

Letter from senator toomey on behalf of constituent re 2003 Honda Pilot recall (attn: aubrey yanzito). The dealer informed the consumer, all of the parts for the air bag recall, had not arrived.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags) however, the part needed 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2015

I received a safety recall notice the end of January 2015. I called my Honda dealership on 02/12 to schedule an appointment and was told the "parts" were not available yet, please call back the end of the month. I just called my Honda dealership today, 02/23, and was told the "parts" would not be available until April! I just want this officially documented, should I or one of my family members(god forbid) have an accident with this vehicle and receive injuries because of this delay!!.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2015

Made contact with clawson Honda of fresno, CA for the recall of airbags. Appointment to drop the vehicle off on 2/3/15 and work was to be done within two days. On 2/6/15, the rental car was starting to eat at our budget and the airbags were never received or installed. Car was retrieved with no work done. A second recall notice was received the week of 4/6/15 in the mail. Made contact by e-mail with clawson Honda. I was told they would check into it and get back with me. Is this safety recall not important, that it has taken over three months and no parts have been received yet?.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the part needed 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. The VIN was unavailable.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the part need for repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2015

Honda has not been able to conduct repairs for air bag recalls for more than 90 days. The vehicle was at the dealership for service on January 31 2015 and the parts are not available as of today may 9 2015.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v349000 (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 experienced a failure.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2015

January 2015 I received an air bag recall on 2003 Honda Pilot, the same day I contacted tempe Honda with my recall id number to schedule an appointment to have the issue taking care of, promptly e-mail confirmation was received with the date and time available and no further question of any kind. When I arrived to the tempe Honda dealer the day of the appoinment a service representative asked me if any other service of any kind was to be performed at that time. I replied negative, only the recall issue. And handed the key to the service representative, about 20 minutes laters the service representative informed me that he did not have the replacement part at that time, that I would receive a call to re-schedule the service when the parts were available. Almost 2 month later and no phone call.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2015

American Honda motor company mailed me a safety recall notice concerning unsafe passenger air bag (January 2015). Another notice was received concerning unsafe driver front air bag (April 2015). Further, Honda indicated that abnormal deployment of these air bags could result in serious injury or fatality. I called my local Honda dealership (union city, GA Honda) in February, April and may 2015. Informed that air bag parts continue to be delayed to the dealership. Parts are now due into the dealership on or about 21 June 2015. I have informed my attorney in the event my 2003 Honda Pilot air bags deploy under the conditions explained in Honda's two safety recall notices.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2015

I received a recall notice in Jan 2015 for my 2003 Honda Pilot. I immediately contacted the local Honda dealership and requested they order the parts required to safely repair the air bags. I contacted them again in March of 2015 and no progress has been made. Currently Honda is unable to tell me how much longer until the replacement parts will be available to safely repair the vehicle. I am beyond frustrated at this time.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 15v320000 (air bags), 14v349000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer stated they would call when the part would become available and did not follow up for months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available and the contact has already received three notifications. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Dyd.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v349000 (air bags) were received in January of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags), 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

This vehicle is no longer on the road. It was given/no money to a junkman 5 years ago. Please we have tried to stop the notices and calls. Please let motor vehicle know that this car is no longer on the road. We have called Honda several times to stop these notices.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2014

Air bag recall notice. Took to Honda dealer "mel rapton Honda sacramento CA. 95821-5104", in January 2015 for replacement. Was told necessary parts were on backorder and they would contact me when available. Never contacted. Received second notice of recall April 2015. Called dealer and was informed parts still on backorder. In the meantime it appears I am in danger from defective airbags. Honda appears in no hurry to keep me from dying from the defective airbags. Is that how we are protected by the ntsa? .

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2014

Honda has failed to issue the recall for the defective tanata airbags they installed in this vehicle. We are the original owners. We contacted them directly early in September and they committed to recall it within a month. No recall has ever arrived.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

2003 Honda Pilot. Consumer writes in regards to airbag replacement issues. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle had been in salt water. However, the consumer stated while he does work near the water, but not salt water.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

A recall notice came in January 2015. I called my local dealer for a repair. He took my information and said the parts should arrive April 1st 2015. I called today (4/16/15) and now the service department said Honda pushed back the date to June 1st 2015 for. It is well over 60 days from the time of notice. How much longer should I have to wait for Honda to take responsibility for their problem?.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2013

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 injuries to the head and the rear passenger sustained injuries to the face. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags), 14v700000 (air bags), 12v573000 (electrical system) and 12v136000 (exterior lighting) however, the parts to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that when the key was inserted into the ignition, the key failed to turn to the on position. The contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle started. Sg.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2012

My car is experiencing a weird slipping on the transmission, it doesnt seem to change gear sometimes. Its always the 2nd gear going to 3rd gear when it starts slipping. But when I stop and pull over for a minute and drive the car, the problems goes away. Also the airbag warning turns on and off for some reason. I called Honda a few months ago and asked if my car is included in the recall but I was surprised they said no. I just dont know whats going on with this car.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2009

Srs light came on while driving and stays on.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2007

Srs red light stays on, take it to the dealer (allan nott Honda) in lima, OH. , says airbags are not legally required in the vehicle. Therefore, will not be covered under warranty in our 4 yr. Old Pilot. Never been involved in a wreck.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2005

2003 Honda Pilot experienced minor problems. ** answer required***. The vehicle's srs light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. On day after the repairs were made the srs light illuminated again.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2004

There was a blind spot when the consumer looked in both mirrors, he turned his head to look and saw no vehicle. The instant the consumer turned back to the center lane, the vehicle began to spin out of control. The vehicle was totaled and no air bags deployed. The second vehicle of this complaint VIN#2hkyf185x4h603358 Honda Pilot 2004. The incident occurred on Feb. 6, 2005 in which a similar incident occurred. The consumer looked in both mirrors, turned her head and started in the left lane and instantly swerved out of control. The vehicle spun around several times, went into an embankment, rear first about 40 feet, then hit a small tree. The back window blew out, the trunk was smashed in and none of the air bags deployed. Since the vehicle was totaled the consumer purchased another Honda Pilot and the same incident occurred.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2003

While driving at 35 mph hit a pole, and neither of the four air bags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer notified.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2002

2003 Honda Pilot. Consumer states mechanical problems with the vehicle the consumer stated the drive light began to flash intermittently from the beginning of ownership. The dealer told the consumer it was related to the gas cap not being secured properly. However, once the transmission was replaced the light no longer flashed. On August 19, 2003 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a hesitation issue, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Four months later, the check engine and srs lights illuminated. Also, the vtm lights were flashing. On September 8, 2005 the transmission light began flashing. The consumer was informed that a special part had to ordered. The consumer also stated the power steering pump and gear box had to be replaced. Also, the egr, v-tec seals and o-ring were all replaced to rectify the engine light problem. The timing belt and left and right control arm links were replaced. The inner and outer cv boots were replaced. On February 8, 20011 while driving 70 mph, the transmission suddenly downshifted almost causing a complete loss of control of the vehicle. The next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the consumer was informed the transmission had failed again.



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