One problem related to transmission shudder has 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.
2003 Honda Pilot (automatic transmission) has a shudder in the transmission between 29-49 mph. The shudder was first noticed when the odometer had about 130k miles. We were told to change the transmission fluid, but we had recently had the transmission serviced at Honda dealer. If you ease off the gas the shudder will stop. It only lasts for a few seconds, but it is very noticable shake. We have been told that the transmission needs to be replaced. A well maintained Honda vehicle should not be needing its transmission replaced at 130k miles.