Five problems related to transmission noise 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the contact discovered an abnormal grinding noise and leakage in the transmission. The contact pulled over to the side of the road ,the vehicle was inoperable to drive for 20 minutes . The contact then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealership where it was diagnosed that the transmission and seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of this failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN number was not available. Ng.
I owe a 2003 Honda Pilot. In 2007 I complained to the Honda service center of a grinding noise several times but nothing could be found. On 2/6/2010 my transmission failed. This problem was reported several times and the dealer could never find a problem. Now since the warranty has expired it is my problem. I have read of the same situation happening to many people and believe it is a problem with the Honda transmission.
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 55 mph the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and he heard a high pitched whistling noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued to recur while driving approximately 55 mph and the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer. The second gear speed sensor was replaced by an authorized dealer but the failure continued to occur. While driving approximately 60 mph the front wheels locked and the vehicle abruptly stopped moving for a few moments. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced and the transmission failure broke the front motor mounts. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 139,000.
2003 Honda Pilot w/45,500 miles hesitation/surging while maintaining speed or while lightly accelerating from maintained speed. Humming noise during hesitation/surge. Very noticeable between 25-40mph. Advised by Honda dealer that transmission needs to be replaced. I am the original owner of the vehicle.
I have a 2003 Honda Pilot. I had the transmission and egr valve recalls services. Around 30,000 miles, I notice growling noise coming from the transmission. It happens when lightly accelerating from 1300 rpm to 1500 rpm. Once I had car jerking while starting from the start. Dealer has replaced the egr valve twice already due to the code. It happens more frequently now. I have 77,000 miles and has been serviced regularly by the dealer.