Two problems related to tailgate 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.
I had repeated visits to babylon Honda in babylon , NY for a rear tailgate spoiler problem. When opening the tailgate (rear door) the spoiler would hit and grind against the roof panel. Babylon Honda addressed the issue by tightening the spoiler mounts which worked for awhile, but the problem returned. This past July while driving on interstate 91 at 65mph, the spoiler flew off my car and nearly hit the car behind me. I am waiting for babylon Honda's response to repair this problem - the spoiler mounts cracked.
When opening the tailgate the consumer noticed that the spoiler hit the rear window and the roof. Consumer notified the dealer about this issue. The sunlight caused heat swelling of the plastic tailgate spoiler. When the tailgate was opened, the spoiler would strike the roof which resulted in scratches and damage to the roof.