general problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,118.

The contact owned a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated she was informed by her daughter that the inside passenger side of the vehicle was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire with water. The fire department arrived afterward and informed the electronic software was the cause of the fire. The contact was unsure if a fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries or medical treatments needed. The contact notified a local mechanic regarding the failure and was informed of the same information which the fire department provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

I notice you guys had other 2003 Honda Pilot transmissions recalls. I checked mine with the VIN # and my car happens to not be included on that recall. To be honest everything stated on that recall is what exactly is happening on my car can you please help thanks my car would get high rpms or jerk while driving or just rev and not move it changes all the time seems that also the colder the car is or not ran till the next day seems to drive normal but after car worms up it’s starts to drive then rpm’s jump high I got to let go of the gas in order for it to get its 2 nd shift and randomly it’ll like hard jerk while driving like a hard stop then countinues at speed.

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.

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 (8950 colerain Ave, cincinnati, OH 45251, 513-741-3700) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle misfired and the transmission and gasket needed to be cleaned and replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 284,469.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the engine emitted a loud unidentifiable sound that startled the driver. Honda capital expressway located at 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. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. Ad.

The cars transmission is not working adequately the gears won't go while in 2nd and third or reverse.

Failed front and side engine mounts on Honda Pilot 2003. This seems to be very common among other Honda Pilot owners.

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 say they cannot replicate the problem, which is hard to believe. Last week the d light started to flash. I took it into the dealer right away and they said it was a sensor. I asked if that could be making the car shudder and they said probably. I had them change it and the shudder has not gone away. This morning it was particularly heavy so I called the dealer again and they gave me the american Honda number. I called them and they said the dealer should look at it. I've seen so many other people have the same complaint and I'm very concerned this is a safety issue that Honda is choosing to ignore; a little like other auto companies have done over the past few years until a fatality happens. As I carry my family in this vehicle and I am particularly concerned.

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.

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.

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, what can I do have to keep my kids safe. Husband said, that the mounts should last alot longer he knows a lot about cars have other cars over 180k and mounts are still original what is going on Honda getting junky on us. I hope they can fix what is going on too many tranny problems and engine issues. Shame on you not happy at all been a civic, accord owner also. . . .

Engine revs at 25-30 mph, and rpm's shoot up. It appears it won't change gears.

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.

Owner driver was stopped on red light along with 20 other cars , the driver was last in the lane and other driver di 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 who was not at fault. The question is at that time the air bag was not deployed because of fault? after that I got recall notice from american Honda for two air bags driver side and passenger side, the notice came in the month of January 2015, first they delayed the repair task by making an excuse that they are very busy and first appointment is available on February 28 th at auto nation Honda in gilbert az then I got an e mail and a call from dealer that the parts are on back order, and they would not know when part will be available. After that I called american Honda, they have intervened and assured me that auto nation Honda will call me to schedule appointment again. Then I gave 4 - 5 calls to auto nation Honda, till today as of April 19th this repair is not fixed even though all parties know that this is critical to the life of drivers and passengers in this vehicle. Now I am in round rock texas, so I will need to see new dealer will somebody control these auto companies and dealer for compliance? thanks.

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 home going 65mph on 71 and the car jerks down gears to 30 miles an hour in a split second. My neck and my back are both hurting and I do not want to sue nor try to get rich off of this. My complaint is, I took the car to[xxx] of colerain the next morning they said the transmission was bad and they could do nothing for me. So basically they said I will have to pay for a $7,000 dollar repair. I left the car there and came home did all kinds of research found that car is up for recall on the transmission and thousands of people have the same issue. They even have a facebook page dedicated to fixing this problem! how can Honda keep these vehicle's on the road? if my 17 month old would have been in the car with me she would have maybe broke her neck. Go drive 65mph and throw the car in reverse that is what happened to me! and they said I bought a certified used Honda? so what do I do ? who do I call? and why can they sell me a car in such a state? with over 4 recalls on parts and one being potentially fatal. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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 mounts,go figure for sure.

Front and right engine mounts need to be replaced per Honda dealership.

Having difficulties puting car into gear from park to drive especially if vehicle is on a hill. Various friends who have the same car have the same issue. One friend had to replace transmission when it failed on the highway.

Front engine mount broke under normal driving conditions; vehicle was never driven off road, only on paved roads.

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 it's just making it worse and worse.

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. With nowhere to head but golf course or highway, I steered onto a farm field and drove a half mile until I was able to pull out the keys from the starter which stopped car. I did not think I was injured at time but I ended up with whiplash which meant I lost about six months income. Honda refused compensation, or paid for any of the repairs of the car with exception of the key interface for starter . Honda claimed thnothing wrong with car. Said had my foot on accelerator. However, Honda dealership charged me more than $3,000 to fix a completely destroyed braking system how could I have had my foot on the accelerator and destroyed the brakes? Honda refused to buy my car and decommission it because they said car was perfect. Downright rude afterward. I did not let anyone else drive the car and used it as infrequently as I could. Seven months later, I was in an underground parking garage and same thing happened. The car accelerated into thesolid concrete wall just four feet ahead. The impact destroyed car. Front end crumpled in, the engine damaged and all airbags deployed. This from a four foot collision.

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.

2003 Honda Pilot ex failed motor mounts. Seems to be a common complaint.

My 2003 Honda Pilot has been shuddering at 35-45 mph. I also have had the "d" light flashing. I see that this is an issue with way too many Pilots. Honda needs to take ownership of this problem and fix it! I love Honda - we also have a 2004 civic. However, I am beginning to wonder if our next car will be a Honda. I have two small children that I drive daily in the Pilot, and I am terrified after reading all of these complaints to drive them in this car. This is ridiculous.

Front and side engine mounts were broken and needed replacing.

Driving Honda Pilot 2003 with 84,000 mil onto expressway on ramp--it started bucking---like it would lurch forward and then stop---finally went forward. Drove it for 1 more week and this happened a few more times. Took to a very good mechanic. They tested the car and nothing came up as wrong. Then yellow lights started flashing--and the car would lose power when going slowly through a subdivision--and then all of a sudden regain power. Sometimes I had to pull over and put the car in park and then in drive to get it to go. Took the car to the Honda dealership. They said it was a clogged gas line. They didn't want to hear about transmission problems. Cost was $400 for "clogged gas line" and another 400 for something else leaking. No lights on when leaving the dealership. One day later the yellow light was back on and it sometimes loses power when going slowly. There have been no deaths or accidents yet---but if anyone had been following me onto the on ramp, they would have hit me. The car looked like a bucking bronco. I want your Honda dealership in waukesha WI ----wilde Honda to put in a new transmission---this is not normal--at your cost. I drive people around for a living---I am a realtor and it was very embarrassing when we swung into the subdivision and I had to pull over because I had no power. Imagine that on a highway with a semi behind me. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen.

My 2003 Honda Pilot has cracked engine mounts. It causes the steering wheel to vibrate. The front and back mounts were replaced at 97,000 miles.

2003 Honda Pilot motor mounts broken. Car only has 77k on it. Owned 5 other Hondas never had this issue. No rough driving. Cost is over 500. 00 to replace safety issue, could be a serious issue if the mounts fail. Also the key in the ignition is always getting stuck and sometimes takes 20 minutes to get it to turn the car on.

Front engine mount was broken and had to be replaced. Now, at 84105 miles, the side engine mount is broken. I have owned several cars since 1975, and have never had a problem with any engine mount until this 2003 Honda Pilot.

The motor mounts on our 2003 Honda Pilot broke, and we were alerted by our Honda dealers service department. The car has about 79,000 miles on it. The motor mounts help hold the engine in place. A google search revealed online chat boards with dozens and dozens of Pilot owners complaining that the motor mounts broke on their cars, at as little as 60,000 miles. This problem appears widespread and potentially very dangerous. We had our broken motor mounts replaced.

The front engine mount is cracked and one of the side mounts is torn and about to crack. My Honda Pilot was purchased new in February 2003 and has 84,000 miles on it. Honda claims that the engine mounts only last five years. This seems to be a defective part, especially due to the volume of similar complaints found on the web.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding from a stop sign, the engine began to rev. There was suddenly a 3-5 second delay before the vehicle was shifted into gear. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and it remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train;automatic transmission). On a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for identical failures. The technician recommended that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle is operable and has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 105,000.

Driving on the interstate approx 70 mph for 150 miles. There was a smell similar to an electrical problem, noticed acrid smell and smoke out the rear view mirror. Pulled off the interstate. Lots of smoke for 5 min then stopped completely in 30 min. All levels ok, no leaks, no failures, all wiring cool, no shorts, all instrument ok. Waited approx 45min then drove 150 miles home with no problems. The next morning the car checked out ok. The fire burned approx 18 inches of insulation and scorched the passengers firewall in several places. Why did this happen?.